Serie A

Lazio–Como wraps up Matchday 21

Lazio host Como as they look to close the gap, while the Lombards aim to get back on track in their push for a European place.

Matchday 21 of the Serie A Enilive season comes to a close at the Olimpico with the clash between Lazio and Como. Maurizio Sarri’s men, after beating Verona, are chasing their second consecutive win of the season for the first time, hoping to draw closer to their rivals—currently six points ahead—and to the European spots.

Cesc Fàbregas’ side, however, will be looking to bounce back after a home defeat, their first of the season, against Milan.

HEAD TO HEAD

There are 15 official precedents between the two teams in Rome: 10 Biancocelesti victories (the latest 3-0 in Serie A 2002/03), 4 draws (the latest 1-1 in Serie A 2024/25) and 1 Lariana victory (1-2 in Serie A 1951/52).

Lazio has always scored in all 15 matches against Como, for a total of 36 goals.

The only victory of Como in Rome against Lazio dates back to 13 March 1952, victory 2-1 in Serie A. On target Baldini on penalty and Cattaneo, Lazio goal by Puccinelli.

DID YOU KNOW?

Lazio team of Serie A 2025/26 that suffers most expulsions (7).

Lazio without home victories since last 23 November (Lazio-Lecce 2-0). In the subsequent 4 outings record of 3 draws and 1 defeat.

Only Roma (12) has conceded fewer goals than Lazio and Como (16, like Milan and Juventus) in Serie A 2025/26. Only Roma has conceded fewer goals (12).

COACHES and PLAYERS

Between Maurizio Sarri and Cesc Fabregas 2nd official encounter after the 2-0 victory of the Spanish coach in the first round in Serie A 2025/26.

Mattia Zaccagni is the player who has suffered most fouls (61) in Serie A 2025/26.

Ivan Provedel is the goalkeeper who has collected most clean sheets (10) in Serie A 2025/26.

Nico Paz at 6 goals after 20 matchdays: he has equalled his seasonal scoring record in Serie A, achieved in the 2024/25 season also with Como.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: none

Cautioned: Zaccagni, Cataldi, Cancellieri (Lazio); Ramon, Diego Carlos, Nico Paz (Como)

REFEREE

FABBRI (PERROTTI – CAVALLINA) IV: FELICIANI, VAR: MAGGIONI, AVAR: MARESCA

UPCOMING MATCHES

Lecce-Lazio (Saturday January 24, 20.45 CET)

Como-Torino (Saturday January 24, 15.00 CET)