On Friday, 28 November, at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium, Matchday 13 of Serie A kicks off with the clash between Como and Sassuolo, an important game for the seasonal ambitions of both sides. The hosts are enjoying a particularly impressive start to the campaign: sixth in the table, fully in the race for a European spot and just three points behind fourth place. Fabregas’ team has stood out thanks to both their quick and proactive attacking play and their defensive solidity, boasting one of the best backlines in the league. On the other side, Sassuolo are surprising everyone. Despite their newly promoted status, the Emilians sit in an excellent ninth position after the first twelve rounds, just four points behind Como. An away win could project the Neroverdi into the European race, opening scenarios that seemed impossible at the start of the season. This is, therefore, a match that could represent a real turning point: Como want to continue chasing their European dream, while Sassuolo aim to consolidate their position and take another step towards safety.

Como's Recent Form and key stats

Como, unbeaten in eleven matches across all competitions, come into this one after a resounding 5-1 away victory over Torino, led by Addai’s brace. A win that allowed the Lariani to overtake Juventus in the standings and move up to sixth place in Serie A with 21 points, the result of 5 wins, 6 draws and just one defeat.

In their last five matches in all competitions, Fabregas’ team have collected 2 wins and 3 draws, averaging 1.42 goals scored and only 0.58 conceded per game. Defensive solidity is the real strength of the Azzurri: in the league they have kept a clean sheet in four of their last six outings, conceding only two goals in their most recent four matches.

The Sinigaglia has become a true fortress: Como have not lost at home in ten consecutive Serie A matches. In the first six home fixtures of the season they remain unbeaten, recording 3 wins and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals scored and just 0.5 conceded in front of their fans.

Sassuolo's Recent Form and key stats

Sassuolo, coming off two positive league results, drew 2-2 at the Mapei Stadium against Pisa in the last Serie A round, finding the equaliser in the final minutes thanks to Thorstvedt. Despite this partial setback, the Neroverdi sit ninth with 17 points, coming from 5 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats.

The Emilian side have been inconsistent: in their last five matches they have earned 2 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 1.33 goals scored and 1.17 conceded per game, keeping a clean sheet only once. Their attack, however, is in good form, averaging 2 goals per game in their last four outings.

Fabio Grosso’s team are showing solidity away from home: they come into this one with four consecutive positive away results, with a record of 3 wins and 1 draw. In their first six away league matches they have collected 10 points (3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats), averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1 conceded per game.

Como vs Sassuolo Prediction by BetMines

The BetMines prediction leans decisively towards a Como victory, with the hosts favoured both due to home advantage and a clearly superior form compared to their opponents. A win would allow the Lariani to move even closer to fourth place, entering the full battle for Champions League qualification — an opportunity too important to waste.

Despite Como entering as favourites, as shown by their home wins over Lazio and Juventus, a competitive match is still expected. Sassuolo have shown better form away from home than at the Mapei Stadium, as demonstrated by their clear 3-0 win over Atalanta in their last away match on 9 November.

From a tactical standpoint, the hosts are expected to try to impose their play, relying on the creativity of players like Nico Paz and Addai to build clean and dangerous combinations. The Emilians, on the other hand, will mainly look to hit on the counterattack, relying on the pace of Berardi and Laurienté to exploit open spaces.

Given the defensive solidity shown by Como in this first part of the season, it is likely to be a match with fewer than three total goals, with the visitors potentially failing to score.

Under 2.5 Goals has landed in six of Como’s last eight matches, while No Goal has occurred in four of their last six, as well as in the last meeting between the two teams, the 3-0 Coppa Italia match last September.

Probable lineups Como vs Sassuolo

COMO (4-2-3-1): Butez; Vojvoda, Carlos, Ramon, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Addai, Paz, Rodriguez; Morata. Coach: Fabregas

SASSUOLO (4-3-3): Muric; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Doig; Thorstvedt, Matic, Koné I; Berardi, Pinamonti, Laurienté. Coach: Grosso