Serie A returns on August 30th as Napoli host Como in what promises to be a fascinating encounter at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Despite Napoli's superior league record of 20 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, contrasted with Como's 16 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses, the bookmakers predict a tight affair, with a surprising 45% chance of an away win for Como and an equal probability for a draw. Napoli’s recent form is strong, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five outings, showcasing their 61% win rate. However, Como, despite a more mixed recent run of two wins, one draw, and two losses, boast a more potent attack, having scored 57 goals to Napoli’s 48, while also conceding fewer (28 to 33). The head-to-head record further complicates matters, with three of their last five meetings ending in draws, highlighting the historical parity between the sides. Expect a cagey affair where Como's attacking prowess could test Napoli's solid defence. The midfield battle will be crucial in dictating the tempo and creating opportunities in a match where a draw seems a highly plausible outcome.
1. A. Meret, 22. G. Di Lorenzo, 13. A. Rrahmani, 16. R. Marin, 37. L. Spinazzola, 99. F. Anguissa, 68. S. Lobotka, 8. S. McTominay, 21. M. Politano, 19. R. Hojlund, 27. Alisson Santos
1. J. Butez, 27. Y. Couto, 4. J. Ramon, 99. T. Chalobah, 3. A. Valle, 5. M. Perrone, 6. L. Milla, 10. N. Paz, 20. M. Baturina, 17. J. Rodriguez, 9. A. Douvikas
Match events
17' Goal Normal Goal — M. Baturina (Como) (assists: A. Diao)
30' Goal Normal Goal — R. Hojlund (Napoli) (assists: A. Rrahmani)
34' Goal Normal Goal — A. Douvikas (Como) (assists: M. Baturina)
37' Card Yellow Card — G. Di Lorenzo (Napoli)
56' subst Substitution 1 — S. McTominay (Napoli) (assists: K. De Bruyne)
56' subst Substitution 2 — M. Olivera (Napoli) (assists: L. Spinazzola)
56' subst Substitution 3 — N. Lang (Napoli) (assists: Alisson Santos)
58' subst Substitution 1 — M. Baturina (Como) (assists: M. Caqueret)
58' subst Substitution 2 — Y. Couto (Como) (assists: I. Smolcic)
65' subst Substitution 3 — A. Diao (Como) (assists: M. O. Kempf)
65' subst Substitution 4 — L. Da Cunha (Como) (assists: M. Perrone)
80' subst Substitution 4 — R. Hojlund (Napoli) (assists: L. Lucca)
80' subst Substitution 5 — F. Anguissa (Napoli) (assists: David Neres)
81' subst Substitution 5 — N. Paz (Como) (assists: Kaiki)
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