Como - Leipzig: Who can start their UEFA Champions League campaign with a win?
In the first-round match of the UEFA Champions League, we will see a clash between Como and Leipzig. The match will take place on Thursday, September 10, kicking off at 21:00 CET, and I suggest a betting tip for it.
Como - Leipzig: Match preview
Como had a very impressive season in the previous campaign and achieved historic success. Como collected 71 points from 38 rounds and finished fourth in the table. The team qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in its history. Now, Cesc Fàbregas' side will begin their new campaign with a match against Leipzig. As for the new season, Como initially drew 1-1 with Udinese, but then beat Napoli 2-1 and thrashed Genoa 4-1. Seven points after three rounds and fourth place in the table.
Leipzig finished third in the table last season. The team collected 65 points from 34 rounds and will once again play in Europe's top club competition. The new season began with a 6-0 win in the German Cup, followed by a 3-0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. However, in their previous campaign, the team faced Werder and suffered a 1-3 defeat. Now, the team will try to make a winning start to their new UEFA Champions League campaign.
Match facts and H2H
- Como are unbeaten in their last three matches: two wins and a draw.
- Como have failed to keep a clean sheet in four consecutive matches.
- Leipzig have lost three and won two of their last five matches.
- Leipzig have scored in their last four matches.
- These teams have never played each other before.
Probable lineups
- Como: Butez; Couto, Chalobah, Ramon, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Diao, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas
- RB Leipzig: Vandevoordt; Baku, Orban, Lukeba, Raum; El Aynaoui, Seiwald, Banzuzi; Bakayoko, Nkunku, Nusa
Prediction
For Como, this will be the first match in the history of the UEFA Champions League, and I think the team will definitely try to win this game. I suggest betting on a Como win. The odds for this outcome are 1.87.