Sassuolo vs Como Match Preview: Serie A Showdown

Sassuolo host Como at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia on 17 April 2026, in Serie A Regular Season - 33. Sassuolo come into the fixture 11th on 42 points, goal difference -4, while Como sit 5th with 58 points and a +30 goal difference.

Sassuolo Availability

Sassuolo face a lengthy absentee list. D. Berardi (Red Card) is sidelined, removing a major attacking threat with 7 goals and 4 assists. D. Boloca (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. F. Cande (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Doig (Yellow Cards) is sidelined through suspension. E. Pieragnolo (Knee Injury) is sidelined. F. Romagna (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, D. Bakola (Injury) is doubtful, and A. Vranckx (Injury) is doubtful. Key creator A. Laurienté, with 5 goals and 7 assists, is available to shoulder extra attacking responsibility alongside leading scorer A. Pinamonti, who has 8 goals and 3 assists.

Como Availability

Como have a far cleaner bill of health. J. Addai (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined. Star midfielder N. Paz, with 11 goals and 6 assists, and forward T. Douvikas, also on 11 goals, are both available to start.

Impact Summary

Sassuolo lose significant attacking output through Berardi’s suspension, weakening both goal threat and creativity. Como’s only confirmed absentee, Addai, trims depth but leaves their primary attacking core intact, giving the visitors a clear edge in available firepower.