Three straight wins for both! Who will see their streak end in Torino vs Como?
Torino and Como will meet on Tuesday, October 27, in the ninth round of the Italian championship. The game will be played at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino and will kick off at 20:45 CET. I am backing a bet on the number of goals and the winner of this match.
H2H and statistical facts
- Both teams have won their last three matches.
- Torino are unbeaten in four consecutive games.
- Como scored first in four of their last five matches.
- Como have won their last three matches against Torino.
- Cesc Fabregas's side have conceded just one goal in the second half in Serie A.
Torino
Torino have gradually found their rhythm and sit eighth in the table ahead of the ninth round, with 13 points to their name. Ignazio Abate's team have won their last three Serie A matches and have significantly improved their position after a difficult start. Victories over Udinese and Parma helped the Turin side regain confidence, while in the previous round they defeated Monza 3-2.
The meeting with Monza was an entertaining and tense affair. Torino managed to claim the desired result and extend their winning streak to three matches. The team have become more proactive going forward, but they have not always looked reliable defensively. Against Como, such mistakes could prove costly, as the visitors know how to exploit space quickly and punish lapses in concentration.
Che Adams remains one of Torino's key players and their main attacking threat. Nikola Vlasic, who can create chances between the lines, and Giovanni Simeone, who adds sharpness in the penalty area, also play important roles.
The home advantage could work in Torino's favor. The team have won their last two matches on home soil and will be looking to continue their revival with the support of their fans. However, their opponents have noticeably improved in terms of quality and confidence, so the Turin side will have to find the right balance between attack and defense. An open game could make this a spectacular match, but it would also increase the risk of goals being conceded.
Como
Como are enjoying one of the best seasons in their history. Cesc Fabregas's team have collected 17 points from eight rounds and sit fifth in Serie A, continuing their push for a place in the Champions League places. In their last league match, Como defeated Sassuolo 2-0, having previously secured a convincing 3-1 away win over Fiorentina.
Como's historic European campaign is attracting particular attention. This season, the club made its debut in European competition for the first time in its history and are playing in the Champions League. The team have already made a major statement by thrashing Leipzig and Manchester United by identical 4-1 scorelines. These results confirmed that under Fabregas, Como can compete successfully not only with opponents from Italy but also with established European clubs.
Martin Baturina, Nico Paz and Tasos Douvikas stand out in Como's attack. Baturina helps link up play in midfield and create chances, while Douvikas poses a serious threat in front of the opposition goal, where the talented Argentine regularly creates opportunities for him.
At the same time, a packed schedule could provide an additional test for the visitors. Participation in the Champions League demands a major physical effort, and the trip to Turin comes after a busy stretch of the season. Nevertheless, Como's current form looks convincing: the team score regularly, make confident use of their chances and head into the match in a positive frame of mind.
Projected lineups
- Torino: Perri, Coco, Ismajli, Comuzzo, Mandragora, Belgali, Kachamani, Fitz-Jim, Vlasic, Simeone, Adams.
- Como: Butez, Kayky, Kempf, Ramon, Couto, Ricci, Perrone, Cacere, Baturina, Paz, Douvikas.
What to bet on?
A closely fought encounter is expected between two teams on the rise, with the visitors holding a slight edge. Como look stronger in terms of their position in the table and have shown considerable attacking potential. Given both teams' scoring records and Torino's occasional defensive frailties, the visitors have a good chance of getting a result. I am backing Como to avoid defeat, with no more than 3.5 goals scored in the match.
