Como host Sassuolo at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on October 24 in the eighth round of Serie A. The home side return to league action after a 4-1 Champions League win over Manchester United on October 21, a result that added to their strong start to the season. Como sit fifth with 14 points from seven league matches, while 13th-placed Sassuolo arrive after a 4-2 defeat to Frosinone. Como’s home defensive record and Sassuolo’s difficulties on the road make this an intriguing test of whether the visitors can disrupt the hosts’ momentum.

Como's Recent Form and Key Stats

Como have taken four wins, two draws and one defeat from their first seven Serie A games. Their averages of 1.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per league match reflect a balanced opening to the campaign. They have collected 14 points at this stage, matching a total the club had reached or exceeded after seven Serie A games only in 1950/51. Another positive result would give them a chance to move beyond that early-season mark after eight rounds.

The Sinigaglia has been particularly important to Como’s league form. They remain unbeaten at home this season and have conceded just one goal across their last four home Serie A matches, keeping three clean sheets in that spell. Their broader recent record is less consistent: across their last five matches, Como have two wins, one draw and two defeats, scoring 1.8 goals and conceding 1.4 per game. That contrast makes their home record especially relevant for this fixture.

In Europe, Como followed a 4-1 home win over Leipzig with another 4-1 victory at the Sinigaglia against Manchester United. Nico Paz scored twice and provided an assist against United. He has also reached 20 Serie A goals at the age of 22 years and 40 days, becoming the third-youngest midfielder to reach that mark in the three-points-for-a-win era. Tasos Douvikas, meanwhile, has scored all of his last six Serie A goals away from home and has gone five home league appearances without a goal.

Sassuolo's Recent Form and Key Stats

Sassuolo have two wins, two draws and three defeats in Serie A this season. They have averaged 1.7 goals scored per league game, matching Como’s figure, but have conceded 2.0 per match. Their last five matches have brought one win, two draws and two defeats, with averages of 1.8 goals scored and 2.2 conceded. Most recently, they lost 4-2 to Frosinone on October 16.

The visitors have scored and conceded in each of their opening league games, producing a total of 12 goals for and 14 against. Individual mistakes have added to their defensive problems: six Sassuolo errors have led directly to opposition goals, while Muric has made three such errors in his last three appearances. At the other end, Domenico Berardi scored against Frosinone and will be looking to find the net in consecutive league rounds for the first time since November 2025.

Away form is another concern for Sassuolo. They have gone 10 Serie A away matches without a win, drawing three and losing seven. Their recent results and defensive figures underline the challenge of visiting a Como side that has conceded so little at home. There is, however, a reminder in the latest meeting that Sassuolo can compete in this matchup: they beat Como 2-1 on April 17, 2026.

Probable Lineups: Como vs Sassuolo

Como’s possible selection includes Butez in goal; Couto, Kempf, Ramon and Valle in defence; Da Cunha and Milla in midfield; and Caqueret, Nico Paz and Baturina behind Douvikas. Rodriguez, Kean, Chalobah, Diao and Liberali are listed as unavailable.

For Sassuolo, Muric is listed in goal, with Van der Brempt, Caleta-Car, Odenthal and Doig in defence. Thorstvedt, Matic and Bakola are named in midfield, with Berardi, Esposito and Laurienté further forward. Konè, Boloca, Idzes and Leysen are listed as unavailable. Neither side has a reported suspension.

Como vs Sassuolo Match Analysis

The clubs have met three times across Serie A and the Coppa Italia, with Como winning twice and Sassuolo once. In last season’s league meetings, each side won at home: Como took a 2-0 victory at the Sinigaglia on November 28, 2025, before Sassuolo won the return fixture 2-1. Como also eliminated Sassuolo from the Coppa Italia last season. Those results give the hosts a useful home precedent, though the most recent head-to-head went the visitors’ way.

The clearest difference going into this Serie A preview is between Como’s defensive results at home and Sassuolo’s record away. Como have allowed one goal in their last four home league games; Sassuolo have not won any of their last 10 league trips and have conceded an average of two goals per Serie A match this season. Sassuolo’s scoring record means Como cannot assume a quiet afternoon, but the hosts have shown they can limit opponents at the Sinigaglia. After the European win over Manchester United, sustaining that level against a side seeking to end a long away winless run is Como’s next task.

Como vs Sassuolo prediction from BetMines: Como win (1) with 63% probability.