Como vs Lazio Prediction 24.08.2025
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Como vs Lazio Prediction
Como vs Lazio Prediction and Betting Tips for the Serie A 2025/26 opening round at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Sunday. Both teams are chasing European ambitions, but with contrasting approaches: Como have invested heavily once again, while Lazio are wrestling with financial restrictions. In this article, you’ll also find fresh Serie A Predictions from the XpertStats experts.
- Como kick off their second straight Serie A campaign at Stadio Sinigaglia.
- Lazio welcome back Maurizio Sarri as coach after a turbulent finish last season.
- Alvaro Morata headlines Como’s summer arrivals, boosting their attack.
- Lazio are missing key defenders through injury and suspension.
Como’s rise has been one of the most fascinating stories in Italian football lately. After two decades out of the top flight, the Lariani not only survived their comeback season but thrived under rookie boss Cesc Fabregas, finishing 10th. Six straight wins to close out last year showed their potential, and the spending hasn’t slowed down. Alvaro Morata, Cesc’s former Spain teammate, is the marquee signing, joining a squad already filled with youthful Spanish flair. Pre-season was promising, with wins over Lille, Ajax, and Betis, though a 5-0 thrashing by Barcelona exposed vulnerabilities. Still, their 3-1 Coppa Italia win against Sudtirol last weekend suggests they’ve picked up right where they left off.
Even with the money flowing in, Como still carry the scars of last October’s 5-1 home defeat to Lazio. Yet the January rematch in Rome was a far tighter 1-1 draw, proof that Fabregas’ side has matured. Can they flip the script this time? With Assane Diao proving a key weapon on the wing, Morata now waiting in the wings to debut, and depth in attack through Tasos Douvikas, the Lariani will fancy their chances of breaking Lazio’s defensive line especially since Sarri is short of options at the back.
Lazio, meanwhile, have returned to a familiar face in Maurizio Sarri after Marco Baroni’s brief stint fizzled out. Sarri’s comeback hasn’t been simple: a transfer embargo has left him with limited room to maneuver, forcing him to trust the existing core. Taty Castellanos and Pedro shared top-scorer honors with ten apiece last term, and Castellanos in particular will be crucial again after his brace against Como last October. The problem? Defensive depth is thin. With Romagnoli suspended and Patric injured, Sarri’s backline could be stretched thin on opening day.
History favors Lazio here they’ve won five of their last six Serie A openers and remain unbeaten in their past four clashes with Como. Still, football doesn’t always follow the script. Como’s new signings, the energy of a buzzing Sinigaglia crowd, and Lazio’s defensive absentees all tilt the scales more evenly than the past might suggest. At the very least, the Biancoblu won’t be taken lightly this time. For punters, this is exactly the kind of matchup that makes bold Serie A Predictions worth the risk.
Backing Como on a 1X bet feels smart considering the circumstances. The Lariani have momentum after a strong pre-season and a convincing 3-1 Coppa Italia win over Sudtirol, where Tasos Douvikas looked sharp. New arrivals like Alvaro Morata, Martin Baturina, and Jesus Rodriguez add quality, while Assane Diao remains a proven attacking threat. At home, with the Sinigaglia crowd behind them, Como will be difficult to break down. Lazio, by contrast, arrive in Lombardy undercooked. Maurizio Sarri has returned, but he’s been handed a transfer embargo and must cope with serious defensive absences: Romagnoli suspended, Patric and Gigot injured. Their attack still has talent in Castellanos and Zaccagni, but the lack of balance could be costly. Given that Como held Lazio to a 1-1 draw in Rome back in January, the hosts have every reason to believe they can at least avoid defeat.
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