Napoli vs Como Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Serie A 2026-27
Allegri’s Napoli eye win over Champions League-bound Como in Naples
Where the sheer magic of the 1980s golden era meets modern European ambition, the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, Italy, gears up to host Matchweek 2 of the Serie A, where home team Napoli and Como face each other in what is set to be a thrilling clash.
Napoli are coming off a 2-0 win over Genoa in the opening matchweek. Two late goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Antonio Vergara saw Napoli kick-start the new season with an away win. Massimiliano Allegri, the former Juventus and AC Milan gaffer, gears up for his first home game of the season.
However, their recent head-to-head record with Como haven’t been too impressive, after winning just once in their last five meetings. Napoli have been in sublime form, scoring 13 goals in their last five games, and Napoli fans can expect a goal feast as they take on Como in their first home game.
From playing Serie C football a few years ago to qualifying for the UEFA Champions League after finishing fourth, Como have come a long way. They commenced the new season with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Udinese in the opening game.
A 54th-minute strike from Douvikas saw Como nullify Kamara’s opener. Como are set to play tough opponents in the Champions League, including the likes of PSG, FC Barcelona and Manchester United.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Naples, Italy
- Stadium: Diego Armando Maradona Stadium
- Kick-off time: 10:00 pm IST
- Date: Sunday, 30 August
- Referee: Luca Pairetto
- VAR: In use
Form:
Napoli (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-W
Como (in all competitions): D-L-D-D-D
Players to Watch
Scott McTominay (Napoli)
The Scottish midfielder has been a product of the esteemed Manchester United youth academy. He won the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup with the Red Devils before making a move to Naples. Ever since joining Napoli, he has added the Serie A and the Supercoppa Italia to his hallowed trophy cabinet.
Under Allegri, he functions as a driving central force for Napoli. The talismanic leader of the Scotland national team, McTominay, will be tasked with the responsibility of dominating the midfield and controlling the pace and tempo of the game.
Trevoh Chalobah (Como)
The English defender with African roots honed his skills early at the Chelsea youth academy. After donning the jerseys of Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town, he made a recent move to Como to help the Italian outfit in their European odyssey in the Champions League.
Chalobah made his senior international breakthrough and was part of the squad that secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He will be up against a strong attacking trio of Napoli, led by Rasmus Hojlund, Santos and Politano.
Match Facts
- Mario Astorri has been the highest goalscorer in this fixture.
- The last meeting between these two sides ended in a goalless draw.
- Como won 8-7 in sudden death when these sides last met at Naples in Coppa Italia
Napoli vs Como: Betting Tips and Odds
- Napoli to win the game – 6/4 with bet365
- Rasmus Hojlund to score – 2/1 with bet365
- Napoli 2-1 Como- 9/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
For the hosts, Pasquale Mazzocchi, Buongiorno and Luca Marianucci are injured 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: 37
Napoli won: 21
Como won: 07
Matches drawn: 09
Predicted Lineups
Napoli predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Alex Meret (GK); Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Mathías Olivera, Leonardo Spinazzola; André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Stanislav Lobotka, Scott McTominay; Matteo Politano, Rasmus Højlund, Andrey Santos
Como predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Jean Butez (GK); Álex Valle, Jacobo Ramón, Trevoh Chalobah, Yan Couto; Luis Milla, Máximo Perrone; Jesús Rodríguez, Nico Paz, Martin Baturina; Anastasios Douvikas
Match Prediction
Both sides have a pretty solid team on paper. However, Como have been winless in their last five games, whereas Napoli are in red-hot form. Moreover, Napoli have the home advantage. We expect Rasmus Hojlund’s brace to secure all three points for Napoli.
Prediction: Napoli 2-1 Como
Telecast Details
- India: Zee5, Unite8 Sports
- Italy: DAZN, Sky Italia
- UK: DAZN
- USA: Paramount+
When and where is the Napoli vs Como match?
The match will be played at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, Italy, on Sunday, 30 August, at 10:00 p.m. IST.
Where and how to watch the Napoli vs Como match in India?
The match can be streamed on Zee5 and Unite8 Sports in India
Where and how to watch the Napoli vs Como match in UK?
The match can be streamed on DAZN in UK
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