Genoa vs Como Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Serie A 2026-27
Cesc Fabregas’ side are seeking back-to-back wins after stunning former champions Napoli.
Standing proudly since 1911 as the oldest active football arena in Italy, the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genova, Italy, gears up to host Matchweek 3 of the Serie A, where home team Genoa and Como face each other in what is set to be a thrilling clash.
Genoa are coming off consecutive defeats to Napoli and Lazio in the last two games. Daniele De Rossi, the former Roma gaffer, will be keen to get back to winning ways in the next game. Genoa have not beaten Como in six meetings, losing two and four games ended in a draw.
They are yet to score their first goal of the new domestic season, and all eyes will be on Colombo, Vitinha and Baldanzi upfront to fire on all cylinders against their opponents. De Rossi’s side will have the home advantage and will be keen to clinch their maiden win of the season.
After a 1-1 draw against Udinese, Como pulled out a big upset after getting the better of Napoli in the last game. Two first-half goals from Baturina and Douvikas saw I Lariani take a 2-1 lead against the Naples outfit. With that win, Cesc Fabregas’ side find themselves in eighth place with four points.
Their away form has also been fantastic. They lost just one of their last 13 league away games and won nine of them. Champions League-bound Biancoblù have made a strong start to the new season, and Fabregas’ side will be keen to extend their winning streak to two against Genoa.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Genoa, Italy
- Stadium: Luigi Ferraris Stadium
- Kick-off time: 12:15 am IST
- Date: Saturday, September 5
- Referee: Marco Guida
- VAR: In use
Form:
Genoa (in all competitions): L-L-W-L-W
Como (in all competitions): W-D-L-D-D
Players to Watch
Justin Bijlow (Genoa)
The Dutch custodian from Rotterdam has plied his trade with Feyenoord before making a move to Genoa earlier this year. He has represented the Netherlands national team on a few occasions and is a reliable presence between the sticks for Genoa.
He will be up against a lethal offensive unit led by the in-form Baturina, Nico Paz and Douvikas. Genoa have failed to keep a clean sheet in the last two games, and Bijlow must unleash his beast to not concede against Como and help his side clinch a win at home.
Martin Baturina (Como)
It seems as if Baturina is continuing from where he left off at the FIFA World Cup. The Croatian winger was in sublime form for Zlatko Dalic’s side, helping them to make it to the knockout stages. Baturina even scored a goal and gave an assist in the last game against Napoli.
Following his move from Dinamo Zagreb, he has been in red-hot form for both his club and country. He was brilliant last season, helping the Italian side secure a vital spot in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League.
Match Facts
- Paolo Morelli has been the highest goalscorer in this fixture.
- Como won the game 2-0 when these two sides last met.
- Como are unbeaten against Genoa in the last six games.
Genoa vs Como: Betting Tips and Odds
- Como to win the game – 4/5 with bet365
- Nico Paz to score – 15/8 with bet365
- Genoa 0-3 Como- 14/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
For the hosts, there are no injury concerns for the next game.
For Como, Jayden Addai picked up a tendon injury and is out for a few weeks.
Head-to-Head
Total games: 33
Genoa won: 10
Como won: 09
Matches drawn: 14
Predicted Lineups
Genoa predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Justin Bijlow (GK); Johan Vásquez, Leo Østigård, Giorgio Marcandalli; Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Seydou Sow, Morten Frendrup, Mikael Egill Ellertsson; Vitinha, Tommaso Baldanzi; Lorenzo Colombo.
Como predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Jean Butez (GK); Álex Valle, Trevoh Chalobah, Jacobo Ramón, Yan Couto; Lucas Da Cunha, Luis Milla; Martin Baturina, Nico Paz, Assane Diao; Anastasios Douvikas
Match Prediction
Given the current form of Como, it is highly unlikely that the hosts will pull off any major upset. Baturina and Douvikas have been in brilliant form lately, and with the quality of players in their attack, we can expect the hosts to win the game in a one-sided manner.
Prediction: Genoa 0-3 Como
Telecast Details
- India: Zee5, Unite8 Sports
- Italy: DAZN, Sky Italia
- UK: DAZN
- USA: Paramount+
When and where is the Genoa vs Como match?
The match will be played at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa, Italy, on Saturday, 5 September, at 12:15 a.m. IST.
Where and how to watch the Genoa vs Como match in India?
The match can be streamed on Zee5 and Unite8 Sports in India
Where and how to watch the Genoa vs Como match in UK?
The match can be streamed on DAZN in the UK.
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