The visitors can capitalize on their opponents' crisis: Fiorentina vs Como prediction
The Serie A seventh-round clash between Fiorentina and Como will take place on October 18, 2026, at the Artemio Franchi Stadium. The hosts sit second from bottom and have won just one league match, while Cesc Fàbregas' side have collected 11 points and are positioned much higher in the table.
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Fiorentina: a brief upturn has given way to another slump
After Paolo Vanoli returned, the Viola initially showed a clear improvement. They beat Venezia 4-2, eliminated Pisa from the Coppa Italia and then drew 1-1 with Napoli.
However, the team stumbled again after the international break, losing 1-2 to Genoa and conceding twice in the opening 15 minutes. The main problem remains the same: the defense makes costly errors far too often, while the attack has yet to compensate for those lapses.
Como: the quality of their play remains high
Cesc Fàbregas' side are enjoying a far more consistent season. In Serie A, Como have already beaten Napoli, Genoa and Parma, while they drew 0-0 with Roma in the previous round.
The visitors' schedule is extremely congested, and the 2-3 defeat to Feyenoord in the Champions League will surely have taken a significant toll. Nevertheless, in terms of organization and overall quality, Como currently look more convincing than their opponents.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Fiorentina have won just one of their last six Serie A matches.
- Como have collected 11 points from their first six league matches.
- Fiorentina have lost their last three home matches against Como.
The visitors' class should tell: Fiorentina vs Como prediction
Fiorentina are capable of creating chances at home, but their defensive problems are too serious to trust the hosts against a more organized opponent. Even under a new manager, consistency is still lacking.
Como may be feeling the effects of their European fixture, but their playing structure and attacking quality look far more reliable. If the visitors are physically fresh enough, they should be able to exploit the hosts' weaknesses.
