Como vs AS Roma

Como have experienced a mixed period in Serie A, winning three of their five league matches but coming off a defeat away to Frosinone. Their overall recent form across all competitions includes four wins, one draw, and one loss, marked by a strong home performance against RB Leipzig. AS Roma enter this fixture in excellent form, remaining unbeaten in all listed recent matches with four wins and two draws. Their recent results include a commanding victory at Lecce and a solid draw against Inter, demonstrating a consistent ability to avoid defeat. AS Roma have also maintained three clean sheets during this period, showing greater defensive stability than their hosts.

The historical record between these two sides is perfectly balanced, with each team securing two victories in their four most recent meetings. Both sides have proven capable of winning on their own turf, as well as finding success in away fixtures in this series.

• AS Roma enter the match at the top of the Serie A table with 13 points from five games.
• Como have been prolific at home, remaining undefeated in their recent home matches across all competitions.
• AS Roma are managing the absences of M. Bah, who is ruled out, and B. Cristante, who is in doubt.
• Como have I. Smolcic in doubt for this fixture due to illness.
• AS Roma have conceded only three goals across their recent matches, demonstrating a resilient defensive setup.

AS Roma arrive as the league leaders with a strong defensive record and an unbeaten run that suggests they are in better form than Como. While Como have been difficult to beat at home, their recent loss at Frosinone and the defensive disparity between the two sides point toward a challenging afternoon. This fixture looks set to be a tight contest, but the current momentum lies with the visiting side.