Como will welcome Juventus to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on February 7, 2025, marking the first time these two teams have met at Como's home ground since February 2003. The stakes are high, as Como, fighting to avoid relegation, takes on the formidable Juventus, who are eager to secure their place among the top four teams in Serie A.
Como has struggled this season, managing only five wins out of 23 matches and currently sitting 15th on the league table with 22 points. The team recently faced back-to-back defeats, culminating in a 2-0 loss away at Bologna, leaving them just two points above the relegation zone. Coach Cesc Fabregas has been under pressure, and the team’s situation has been exacerbated by key injuries and suspensions. Players such as Alberto Moreno, Sergi Roberto, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Ignace Van der Brempt, and winter signings Dele Alli and Mergim Vojvoda are unavailable for this clash. With Alieu Fadera serving a suspension, Fabregas faces tactical challenges as he seeks to turn their fortunes around.
Juventus, under the management of Thiago Motta, enters this match on the back of impressive form, having just crushed Empoli 4-1. Randal Kolo Muani starred with two goals, giving the Bianconeri much-needed momentum. Currently, they sit fifth on the table with 40 points, and another victory could propel them temporarily up to fourth place. Despite having only one loss this season, Juventus has struggled with consistency on the road, with no wins across their last four away matches (three draws and one loss). The team will be without key players, including Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal, as well as new addition Pierre Kalulu, potentially leading to the debut of Lloyd Kelly.
The historical head-to-head record is heavily skewed toward Juventus, who have not lost to Como since 1952, with the last encounter resulting in a convincing 3-0 victory for the Old Lady. Juventus has triumphed 14 times against Como with only three losses out of 28 previous matchups. Recent statistics slightly highlight Como’s capability at home, with three wins from their last five matches at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
Como's line-up for this match is likely to include goalkeeper Butez and defense with Engelhardt, Goldaniga, Dossena, and Valle, along with midfielders Perrone and Da Cunha, and forwards Strefezza, Paz, Diao, and Cutrone. Juventus is expected to go with the same formation from their last game, featuring Di Gregorio as goalkeeper and Weah, Gatti, Veiga, and Savona at the back, joined by midfielders Locatelli and McKennie, plus forwards Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Yildiz, and Kolo Muani up front.
Pre-match predictions from various analysts suggest Juventus as favorites to win this encounter, with them being viewed as the stronger side, especially considering the form of both teams. Bet ratings give Juventus win odds at approximately 2.1. Betting analysis indicates under 3 goals might be more likely, as evidenced by the scoring patterns of both teams this season.
Overall, Como has much to prove as they face Juventus on their home turf. With the pressure mounting to secure points to avoid relegation, the match promises to be intense as Juventus seeks to reinforce their potential for Champions League qualification. Juventus’s tactical advantage and strong squad depth likely give them the edge, making them favorites to walk away with all three points. Will Como be able to upset the odds, or will Juventus continue their dominance over the hosts?