Roma vs Como: who will be more successful in the race for a Serie A top-four finish?
On Monday, December 15, we will witness the final match of Serie A’s 15th round, as Roma host Como. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:45 CET, and I suggest a betting option for this encounter.
Roma vs Como: match facts and head-to-head
- Roma have lost two of their last three matches.
- Como have lost only one of their last ten matches.
- At home, Roma have won three of their last four games.
- Roma boast the best defence in Serie A, having conceded just eight goals.
- Como own the second-best defence in Serie A, with 11 goals conceded.
- Roma have won 40% of their matches this season without conceding, compared to 25% for Como.
- Roma have suffered more defeats without scoring: 30% versus 13% for Como.
- Roma defeated Como 2–1 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Roma vs Como: match preview
Roma and Como are currently not far apart in the league standings, and this clash will be crucial in the fight for a top-four finish in Serie A.
The Giallorossi sit fourth in the table after 14 rounds, having collected 27 points. However, their results in the last two Serie A matchdays have been far from ideal. They lost 0–1 to Napoli and were beaten 0–1 by Cagliari. In midweek, they halted their losing streak by thrashing Celtic 3–0 in the Europa League. Turning back to Serie A, Roma currently possess the league’s best defence, with just eight goals conceded. They trail the leaders by four points and sit three points behind third place.
Como occupy sixth place after 14 Serie A matches. Cesc Fàbregas’ side have accumulated 24 points, sitting just one point behind fifth place and three adrift of fourth. That is precisely why this match is so important for Como: a victory would see them draw level with Roma and further intensify the battle in the standings. In the previous round, Como suffered a heavy 0–4 defeat to Inter, although prior to that they had enjoyed a 12-match unbeaten run.
Probable line-ups
- Roma: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Wesley, Kone, Cristante, Tsimikas; Soule, Pellegrini; Dybala
- Como: Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, Carlos, Valle; Da Cunha, Caqueret; Addai, Paz, Rodriguez; Douvikas
Prediction
An extremely intriguing contest awaits us. Both teams are battling for a place in the UEFA Champions League. However, Roma are not a particularly attack-minded side and tend to prioritise defensive solidity, so we may not be treated to a high-scoring affair. The suggested bet is under 2.5 total goals.
