In a significant Serie A encounter, second-placed Napoli will host Como, who are actively pursuing a Champions League spot. This match, scheduled for Saturday evening, could significantly influence the race for the top four positions in the league.
Como currently sits on 61 points after 34 games, just three points behind Juventus for the coveted fourth place as the 2025-26 season nears its conclusion. They face Napoli, who are second in the table with 69 points and are on the verge of securing Champions League qualification. However, their title aspirations might be overshadowed by league leaders Inter winning the Scudetto this weekend.
Reports suggest that Como’s manager, Cesc Fabregas, is unlikely to make significant changes to the lineup that secured a 2-0 away victory against Genoa last weekend. Nico Paz is expected to start, despite being substituted after a head collision in the previous match. He is anticipated to feature in Como’s attack alongside Assane Diao, Martin Baturina, and Tasos Douvikas.
Napoli returned to winning ways with a commanding 4-0 victory over relegation-threatened Cremonese last weekend. This result indicates that manager Antonio Conte is also likely to maintain a stable squad. Sam Beukema might be reintroduced to the defense, joining Amir Rrahmani and Alessandro Buongiorno. Napoli’s midfield and attack, featuring Stanislav Lobotka, Scott McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne, Alisson Santos, and Rasmus Hojlund, are expected to remain unchanged.
The match is scheduled to kick off at the Stadio Sinigaglia at 17:00 BST.
Como vs. Napoli: Predicted Lineups
Como (4-2-3-1): Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, D.Carlos, Valle; Da Cunha, Perrone; Diao, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.
Napoli (3-4-2-1): Milinkovic-Savic; Beukema, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Politano, McTominay, Lobotka, Gutierrez; De Bruyne, Alisson; Hojlund.
Where to Watch Como vs. Napoli
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and DAZN. Viewers in the USA can watch the game on Paramount+.