Juventus vs Como: prediction, H2H and probable line-ups — February 21, 2026
On Saturday, February 21, one of the most intriguing fixtures of Serie A's Matchday 26 will unfold at the Allianz Stadium in Turin: Juventus hosts Como. Although Como stunned the Bianconeri at home in the first round (2-0), the current state of the table means both teams are desperate for a win.
Match preview
Juventus, led by Luciano Spalletti, are navigating a rough patch. The side sits fifth in the standings, desperately trying to cling to a Champions League spot. February has been punishing for the Old Lady: a derby defeat to Inter (2-3) marred by controversial refereeing, a hard-fought draw with Lazio (2-2) that rattled the fans’ confidence, and, most recently, a humiliating 2-5 loss to Galatasaray. Yet, Juventus still boasts one of the league's most reliable defenses, and the attacking players’ individual brilliance can decide matches in a heartbeat. For Spalletti, this game is a matter of pride, especially after that painful loss to Como in the autumn.
Como remain the revelation of the Italian season. Cesc Fàbregas has built a team that fears no one. Just a few days ago, on February 18, Como pulled off another minor shock by taking points from Milan at San Siro (1-1), thanks to a goal by Nico Paz. Before that, the Lake club knocked Napoli out of the Coppa Italia. Sitting sixth, just four points behind Juventus, Como play bold, combinational football and their current form suggests they’ll come to Turin looking to take all three points, not just defend.
Tactically, we’re in for a chess match between two grandmasters. Spalletti is likely to crowd the midfield and try to deny Como possession through Nico Paz. Fàbregas, in turn, will likely rely on quick transitions from defense to attack, exploiting Juventus’ high defensive line.
Probable line-ups
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Cabal, Gatti, Kelly, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Miretti, Yildiz; McKennie
Como: Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, Kempf, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Vojvoda, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas
Match facts and head-to-head
- In three recent meetings, Juventus have won twice and Como once
- Juventus have won just one of their last five matches, conceding in each
- Como have won two of their last five games, including one via penalty shootout
Prediction
With Juventus struggling at the back and the visitors not in top form either, everything points to a high-scoring affair. My prediction: both teams to score – YES at 1.83
