Como vs AS Roma: Predicted Lineups and Team News in Serie A
Como welcome early leaders AS Roma to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in a fascinating Serie A clash between one of the league’s in-form newcomers and a title-chasing giant. The hosts arrive in solid shape, sitting 8th with 10 points from 5 games (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat, goal difference +3). Roma, meanwhile, top the table with 13 points from 5 (4 wins, 1 draw, goal difference +11), boasting the division’s most explosive attack so far.
The recent head-to-head record adds extra intrigue: Como have beaten Roma in both of their last home meetings in Serie A, including a 2-1 victory at this very venue in March 2026. With Roma flying and Como tough to beat at home, this is a genuine test of both sides’ ambitions. Stats suggest a very balanced contest, and predicted lineups will be central to understanding where this game could be decided.
Form lines are strong on both sides. Como’s league form string reads LWWWD, while Roma’s is DWWWW, underlining how little has separated them in the early weeks. As we look at the expected starting lineup for each side, the focus will be on whether Como can again find the right balance to frustrate Roma’s high-powered front line, and how Roma’s stars like Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala shape the tactical picture.
Como Team News & Expected Lineups Today
Como come into this fixture with momentum and, crucially, no listed absences. No significant absences reported. That should allow the coach to stick closely to the core that has collected 10 points from 5 games, with a strong home return so far (2 goals scored, 1 conceded in their only home outing). Their recent form sequence LWWWD shows a side that has tightened up after an opening defeat and now looks confident in Serie A.
Tactically, Como are expected to set up with an organised structure and quick transitions, leaning on a compact defensive block and a technically strong midfield. With creative threat from Martin Baturina and direct running from Assane Diao, the hosts will likely try to exploit spaces behind Roma’s wing-backs or wide defenders. Given Roma’s attacking numbers, Como’s expected game plan will mix aggression in midfield with caution in the back line.
Como Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup
Predicted Starting XI:
GK: Robert Sánchez
DF: T. Chalobah, Yan Couto, A. Dossena, M. Kempf
MF: M. Baturina, M. Caqueret, Luis Milla, M. Perrone
FW: Assane Diao, T. Douvikas
This predicted lineup leans heavily on Como’s key contributors from the early season. Robert Sánchez is the standout option in goal from the available keepers, bringing top-level experience and composure in possession. At the back, a defensive unit built around T. Chalobah, Yan Couto, A. Dossena and M. Kempf gives a mix of physicality, aerial strength and ball progression — important against Roma’s mobile front line.
In midfield, Martin Baturina is the creative hub and a genuine dual threat. He already has 2 goals and 1 assist in Serie A this season, with 9 shots (4 on target) and 140 completed passes at 89% accuracy. He is also among the league’s top scorers and assist providers, underlining his importance between the lines. Alongside him, M. Caqueret and Luis Milla can provide control and pressing intensity, while M. Perrone offers additional technical security and vertical passing.
Up front, Assane Diao is a critical outlet. With 2 goals and 1 assist, 13 key passes, and 22 attempted dribbles (11 successful), he ranks as one of the most dynamic attackers in the league. His ability to drive at defenders and create chances in transition will be vital against Roma’s back line. T. Douvikas is a natural focal point to lead the line, offering penalty-box presence and the work rate needed to press Roma’s build-up. This expected starting lineup gives Como enough attacking edge while maintaining structure against a superior opponent on paper.
AS Roma Team News & Expected Lineups Today
AS Roma travel to Como as league leaders and in outstanding form, with a league record of 4 wins and 1 draw and an impressive goal return of 14 scored and just 3 conceded. Their form string WWWWD highlights a side that is both consistent and improving. From a squad-availability perspective, there is one confirmed absence: M. Bah is ruled out of this fixture with a jumpers knee and is listed as Missing Fixture.
Beyond that, no further injuries or suspensions are reported, meaning Roma can field something very close to their strongest side. For fans tracking lineups today, the expectation is that Roma will stick to an attack-minded shape, similar to the structures that have brought them success so far, oscillating between a back three and a flexible midfield band. With their last-five attacking index at 100% and defensive index at 75%, the visitors are likely to take the initiative, pressing high and looking to overload central and half-space zones.
AS Roma Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup
Predicted Starting XI:
GK: M. Svilar
DF: Hermoso, G. Mancini, N. Molina, E. Ndicka
MF: B. Cristante, L. Pellegrini, M. Koné, M. de Roon
FW: P. Dybala, D. Malen, M. Soulé
Roma’s predicted starting lineup is built around their elite attacking trio and experienced spine. In goal, M. Svilar is the logical first choice among the available keepers. The defensive unit features Hermoso, G. Mancini, N. Molina and E. Ndicka, giving a blend of ball-playing ability and defensive solidity. Hermoso is particularly notable: he appears among the league leaders for yellow and red card indicators, reflecting his aggressive defending style, but he also contributes in possession with 304 passes and 6 key passes, plus 1 goal so far.
G. Mancini stands out as a defender with creative impact, already on 2 assists and ranking in the top assist charts. His 224 passes at 91% accuracy and 5 key passes show how Roma build from the back and use him to break lines. In midfield, B. Cristante, L. Pellegrini, M. Koné and M. de Roon provide a high-work-rate, technically secure platform. Pellegrini in particular offers leadership and late runs into the box, while de Roon and Cristante handle much of the screening and distribution.
Up front, the numbers are spectacular. Donyell Malen is currently Serie A’s top scorer with 6 goals in 5 appearances, averaging over 2.8 team goals per game for Roma. He has 16 shots (10 on target) and a rating of 7.86, making him one of the most dangerous forwards in the division. Paulo Dybala, leading the assist charts with 4 assists, is the creative fulcrum. He has 23 key passes and 237 completed passes at 84% accuracy, underlining his role as the main playmaker. Matías Soulé adds further cutting edge, with 2 goals and 1 assist, 12 shots (8 on target) and strong dribbling numbers. This front line is capable of overwhelming most defenses if given space between the lines.
Injuries and Suspended Players Impact
Squad availability tilts slightly in Como’s favour in terms of numbers, as they have no listed injuries or suspensions, while Roma are missing one midfielder. However, Roma’s depth and the profile of the absent player mean the overall impact on the balance of the game is limited. The key question is whether Como can use their fully fit squad to maintain intensity over 90 minutes against a Roma side that has been relentless late in games.
Como Absences:
- No significant absences reported.
AS Roma Absences:
- M. Bah — Jumpers Knee (Missing Fixture)
Tactical Analysis: How the Lineups Match Up
From a tactical perspective, this matchup pits Como’s structured, possession-capable side against Roma’s high-powered, flexible attack. Como’s predicted midfield of M. Baturina, M. Caqueret, Luis Milla and M. Perrone is technically strong and should be able to circulate the ball under pressure. Baturina’s creativity and Diao’s dribbling from the front line give Como genuine threat on the counter and in settled possession, particularly if they can isolate Roma’s defenders in wide or half-space channels.
Roma, however, come into this game with superior attacking metrics and a deeper talent pool. Their last-five attacking output of 14 goals (2.8 per game) and a defensive record of just 3 conceded underline a side that can both dominate and control matches. The predicted front line of D. Malen, P. Dybala and M. Soulé poses multiple problems: Malen’s runs in behind will test Como’s back line, Dybala’s movement into pockets will drag midfielders out of position, and Soulé’s dribbling can pin back full-backs. In midfield, Roma’s quartet of B. Cristante, L. Pellegrini, M. Koné and M. de Roon is likely to press aggressively, trying to disrupt Baturina’s influence and cut off service to Diao and Douvikas.
Key positional battles include Baturina versus Roma’s double pivot in central zones, and Diao against Hermoso or N. Molina on the flanks. If Como can break Roma’s first line of pressure and find Baturina between the lines, they have the tools to hurt the visitors. Conversely, if Roma impose their usual territorial dominance, Como’s back four will be under sustained pressure from crosses, cutbacks and combinations at the edge of the box. Roma’s defensive indices and clean-sheet record (3 clean sheets in 5 league games) suggest they are capable of absorbing counter-attacks, but Como’s previous home wins in this fixture show they know how to exploit any lapses.
Match Prediction and Verdict
Outcome models rate this as a very finely balanced contest. The prediction data gives Como just 10% to win, with both the draw and an AS Roma victory rated at 45% each. That aligns with a “win or draw” edge for Roma but acknowledges Como’s strong home record and recent head-to-head success. The comparison indices also tilt slightly Roma’s way overall, but not overwhelmingly, indicating a competitive match rather than a one-sided affair.
The goals fields in the prediction data are set as thresholds rather than exact scorelines, so we lean on the directional edge towards Roma and their superior attacking form. With Roma averaging 2.8 goals per game and Como at 1.8, a tight, high-quality encounter with both teams capable of scoring looks likely. Factoring in Roma’s unbeaten record and Como’s resilience, a narrow away win or a draw appears the most probable outcome.
Predicted Outcome: Como 1–2 AS Roma
How to Watch Como vs AS Roma Worldwide
Here is how you can watch the match and see the official lineups today live:
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