Overview
Despite being a rookie in Serie A, Como is playing quite well in the early stages of the 2024-2025 season. With 2 wins and 2 draws after 6 rounds, coach Cesc Fabregas' team currently has 8 points, ranked 10th.
Meanwhile, Napoli took advantage of the decline of other teams to quickly take the top spot in Serie A after 6 rounds. They have 13 points with 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. The departure of main striker Victor Osimhen did not affect Napoli's attack much as they still scored 11 goals.
With 11 goals in their last four games in all competitions, Napoli's front three are in impressive form. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has scored three goals in Serie A this season, while Romelu Lukaku has two, along with a number of assists.
Napoli have won all five of their home games this season, conceding just one goal. They have also kept four consecutive clean sheets, an impressive feat.
With other competitors having to focus on the European Cup, Napoli can completely focus on Serie A and accumulate the necessary points. Although Como is in good form, with home field advantage, Napoli is still capable of winning all 3 points.
Como have not appeared in Serie A for decades so this is the first match between the two teams since 2004. Notably, in all three recent clashes, Como have been the winning team.
Human resources situation
Both teams are almost at full strength. Napoli's only significant injury is to number one goalkeeper Alex Meret. Meanwhile, Alberto Cerri and Benjamin Kone of the home team are doubtful.
Expected lineup:
Napoli: Caprile, Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Olivera, Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay, Politano, Lukaku, Kvaratskhelia.
Como: Audero, Van Der Brempt, Dossena, Kempf, Moreno, Roberto, Perrone, Strefezza, Paz, Fadera, Cutrone.
The match between Napoli and Como takes place at 23:45 on October 4 (Vietnam time).
