Como vs Venezia Predicted Lineups and Team News – Serie A

Como welcome Venezia to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Serie A Regular Season – 10, with the hosts looking to consolidate a superb start to the 2026 campaign. Sitting 4th on 20 points after 9 matches, Como have a goal difference of +9 and are firmly in the Champions League race. Their league form line of WWWDL underlines how strong they have been over the opening stretch.

Venezia arrive in a very different situation. They are bottom of the table in 20th place with just 3 points from 9 games, a goal difference of -13 and no away points so far. Their form string LLWLL in the league standings is backed up by a broader run of LLLLLLWLL in the prediction data, showing a side struggling badly to pick up results. All of this context shapes the predicted lineups and expected starting lineup choices for both managers ahead of this match.

With Como heavily favoured by both recent form and underlying comparison indices, this fixture looks crucial for Venezia’s survival hopes even at this early stage. The predicted lineups suggest a clash between an in-form, attack-minded Como side built around key contributors like T. Douvikas and N. Paz, and a Venezia team that must balance damage limitation with the need to finally take something on the road.

Como Team News & Expected Lineups Today

Como come into this home game in excellent shape in the table but with a few notable fitness concerns. Assane Diao and Jesús Rodríguez are ruled out as missing for this fixture, while T. Chalobah, M. Kean and M. Liberali are all listed as questionable. That reduces some of the depth in both defence and attack, but the core of the side that has driven Como up to 4th place remains available.

Their broader league form string WWWDL in the standings and DWWWLDWWW in the extended form data suggests a team that has been consistent, especially defensively. The lineup data across the season shows Como have predominantly used a 4-2-3-1 shape (played 8 times), occasionally shifting to a 4-1-4-1. It is therefore expected that the manager will again opt for an attacking but balanced setup, with a clear number nine and creative support behind him, leaning heavily on the in-form spine that has produced 17 goals in 9 league matches.

Como Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
GK: Robert Sánchez
DF: Yan Couto, M. Kempf, I. Smolčić, Álex Valle
MF: M. Caqueret, Luis Milla, N. Paz, M. Baturina, L. da Cunha
FW: T. Douvikas

This predicted starting lineup leans strongly on Como’s statistical standouts. Up front, T. Douvikas has been one of Serie A’s more efficient attackers so far, with 5 goals from 9 appearances and 8 starts. He averages over two shots per game, with 13 of 20 attempts on target, and his duel numbers (30 duels won from 61) underline his ability to occupy centre-backs physically as well as finish chances. He is the natural focal point of the expected attack.

Behind him, N. Paz is arguably the key figure. The Argentine midfielder has combined creativity and end product at a high level: 3 goals and 3 assists in 8 starts, with an outstanding rating of 7.74. He has delivered 15 key passes from 413 total passes at 88% accuracy and also contributes defensively with 24 tackles and 5 interceptions. In the predicted lineup, he should operate as the main playmaker between the lines, linking with both wide players and Douvikas.

Alongside Paz, M. Baturina adds another goal threat from midfield, also on 3 league goals with 1 assist in just 358 minutes. His efficiency in front of goal (6 shots on target from 11 attempts) and tidy passing (89% accuracy) make him a natural choice in the advanced midfield band. With L. da Cunha providing width and direct running and a double pivot of M. Caqueret and Luis Milla expected to control tempo and protect the back line, Como’s predicted XI looks well-balanced between control and penetration.

Venezia Team News & Expected Lineups Today

Venezia travel to Como under real pressure and with several selection issues. A. Adorante, B. Franjic and M. Sverko are all listed as missing for this fixture, removing an attacking option and a key midfield presence, as well as a defensive piece. On top of that, Thierry Correia, Þ. Helgason and P. Mazzocchi are all questionable, further clouding the picture in defence and midfield.

Their league form line in the standings, LLWLL, sits within a longer sequence of LLLLLLWLL, underlining how rarely they have taken points. Away from home they have lost all four matches, scoring just 3 and conceding 9. The lineup data shows Venezia have consistently used a 3-5-2 setup across 8 matches, so the expected lineups today are likely to stick with a back three plus wing-backs, even if personnel changes are forced by injuries. The emphasis will be on compactness and counter-attacking rather than expansive football.

Venezia Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI (3-5-2):
GK: F. Stanković
DF: Juan Jesus, M. Moreno, J. Schingtienne
MF: R. Haps, Kike Pérez, G. Busio, T. Bašić, S. Sohm
FW: J. Yeboah, A. Adams

In goal, F. Stanković is a logical choice from a deep goalkeeping pool. Ahead of him, Juan Jesus brings experience and leadership on the left of a back three, with M. Moreno and J. Schingtienne completing a defensive unit that has been under heavy pressure all season. Both Moreno and Schingtienne appear in the disciplinary charts with multiple yellow cards, indicating aggressive defending and frequent involvement in duels; Moreno in particular has been active, with 53 duels and 11 interceptions.

In midfield, Kike Pérez is the standout name. He leads Venezia in both yellow and red card charts, but more importantly he has been central to their ball progression: 483 passes with 17 key passes at 85% accuracy, plus 21 tackles and 6 interceptions. He is expected to operate as the main box-to-box presence, supported by G. Busio and T. Bašić to give Venezia some control in the middle. Out wide, R. Haps can provide energy and width, while S. Sohm offers physicality and balance on the opposite flank or as an additional central presence depending on in-game adjustments.

Up front, J. Yeboah and A. Adams are predicted to start as a mobile front two. Both offer pace in transition and can stretch Como’s back line, which will be vital if Venezia are to exploit the spaces that open when the home side commit numbers forward. With Adorante ruled out and several midfielders either missing or doubtful, this XI maximises available experience and physical presence across the pitch.

Injuries and Suspended Players Impact

The absences on both sides shape the options available but do not fundamentally change the tactical identities of either team. Como lose some depth in attacking and midfield rotations, while Venezia are without a key midfielder and a forward, plus a defender, which bites into an already struggling squad.

Como Absences:

• Assane Diao — Thigh Injury (Missing Fixture)
• Jesús Rodríguez — Injury (Missing Fixture)
• T. Chalobah — Injury (Questionable)
• M. Kean — Leg Injury (Questionable)
• M. Liberali — Leg Injury (Questionable)

Venezia Absences:

• A. Adorante — Hernia (Missing Fixture)
• B. Franjic — Shoulder Injury (Missing Fixture)
• M. Sverko — Hip Injury (Missing Fixture)
• Thierry Correia — Thigh Injury (Questionable)
• Þ. Helgason — Injury (Questionable)
• P. Mazzocchi — Injury (Questionable)

Tactical Analysis: How the Lineups Match Up

Tactically, this contest pits Como’s preferred 4-2-3-1 structure against Venezia’s habitual 3-5-2. Como’s shape naturally creates overloads between the lines, where players like N. Paz and M. Baturina can find pockets of space behind Venezia’s midfield line and in front of the back three. With Como averaging 1.9 goals per game and spreading their scoring fairly evenly across game phases, their attacking unit is well-suited to testing a Venezia defence that concedes an average of 2.1 goals per match.

On the flanks, Yan Couto and Álex Valle are expected to push high from full-back, pinning Venezia’s wing-backs and limiting their ability to counter. This is where Venezia’s defensive discipline will be tested: Moreno and Schingtienne must handle Douvikas’ movement while also tracking late runs from midfield. In transition, Venezia’s best route into the game is likely through quick outlets to Yeboah and Adams, using Kike Pérez’s progressive passing and Busio’s energy to spring counters into the channels vacated by Como’s attacking full-backs. However, Como’s defensive record – just 8 goals conceded in 9 matches and two clean sheets at home – suggests they are well-drilled in recovering their shape after losing the ball.

Match Prediction and Verdict

All indicators point towards Como being heavy favourites. The prediction model gives Como a 45% chance to win, with a 45% probability of a draw and only 10% for a Venezia victory. The overall comparison index also strongly favours Como at 65.8 versus 34.2, with clear advantages in attack (80 vs 20) and defence (67 vs 33). The Poisson index is particularly striking at 92 vs 8 in Como’s favour, underlining the expected imbalance in chance creation.

The betting markets reinforce this view. Home odds range from 1.25 to 1.34, implying an approximate probability window of around 74.6% to 80% for a Como win. Draw prices between 5.13 and 6.33 translate to roughly 15.8% to 19.5%, while away odds from 6.86 up to 9.50 imply only about 10.5% to 14.6% for a Venezia upset. Combining those market signals with Como’s strong form and Venezia’s poor away record, the expectation is that Como control the game, limit Venezia’s threat, and do enough to secure at least a narrow victory. With the goals fields in the prediction data indicating a low-scoring tilt (under two and a half for Como and under one and a half for Venezia), a controlled, professional home win fits the profile.

Predicted Outcome: Como 2-0 Venezia

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