Four straight wins against the main underdog: Como vs Venezia prediction
On November 1, Como will host Venezia at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium in the 10th round of the Italian Serie A. The hosts sit fourth and remain in the fight for a place among the leaders, while the visitors are rooted to the bottom of the table. The difference in the teams’ current form makes Cesc Fàbregas’ side the clear favorite for this encounter.
Como: four straight wins and a title challenge
Como have collected a club-record 20 points after nine rounds and climbed to fourth place, moving ahead of Milan. Fàbregas’ team have won their last four matches in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and conceding just three. Their most impressive result was a 4-1 victory over Manchester United in the Champions League. In Serie A, the hosts have beaten Fiorentina (3-1), Sassuolo (2-0) and Torino (3-1) in succession. In their last outing, Como fell behind but managed to turn the game around thanks to goals from Jacopo Ramon, Nico Paz and Martin Baturina.
Despite their excellent results, the congested schedule is forcing Fàbregas to consider rotation. Trevoh Chalobah, Jesús Rodríguez and Assane Diao are unavailable due to injuries, while Mattia Liberali and Jayden Addai remain doubts. Moise Kean is out until December, so the main attacking burden could once again fall on Tasos Douvikas. At the same time, the hosts’ forward line has enough quality to create chances even against a packed defense.
Venezia: eight defeats in nine rounds
Venezia’s return to Serie A has been extremely difficult. The team have collected just three points and suffered eight defeats in nine matches. After Giovanni Stroppa was dismissed, the club brought in Davide Nicola, who began his tenure with an unexpected 1-0 win over Napoli. However, there was no follow-up: Venezia first lost to Genoa (0-1) and then were beaten by Inter (0-2). In their latest match, the underdogs held their opponents level until the final 10 minutes, but two own goals cost them any chance of taking points.
The visitors’ main problem lies in the combination of a weak attack and an unreliable defense. Venezia have scored just six goals in nine rounds, conceding more than two per game on average. The team have yet to earn a single point away from home. Marin Šverko, Bartol Franjić and Andrea Adorante remain injured ahead of the upcoming match, while Thierry Correia is recovering from a thigh injury. In attack, Nicola could once again rely on the partnership of John Yeboah and Akor Adams.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Como have won their last four matches in all competitions with an aggregate goal difference of 12:3
- Venezia have suffered eight defeats in nine Serie A rounds
- Venezia have not earned a single point in away matches this season
Will Como’s winning streak continue: Como vs Venezia prediction
Como are in excellent form and playing attacking football even against strong opponents. Fàbregas’ team make confident use of their attacking strengths, while their recent wins confirm their ability to control matches. Despite possible rotation, the hosts have a clear edge in individual quality.
Venezia can put up a fight, as they did against Inter, but their defensive frailties and lack of away points leave the visitors with virtually no chance. We expect a convincing home win, with Como likely to capitalize on the underdogs’ problems and extend their impressive run.
