- Como are 27/100 favourites for this Serie A 2026-2027 match with Parma for good reason.
- Parma have not won any of their last 3 away games against Como.
- Como have won their last 2 Serie A 2026/2027 matches, beating Napoli 2-1 and Genoa 4-1, both away from home.
A matter of control vs containment
Lariani are flying high in Serie A 2026-2027, sitting 5th with 7 points from their first 3 matches and they are justifiably 27/100 favourites for Monday's home match against the Crociati, who have just 1 point to their name and sit in 15th.
The hosts' system is relatively simple, they play a possession based 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 system with aggressive pressing from the front, which aims to smother opponents in their own half and use the width and pace in the wings to break the opposition.
Cesc Fabregas has been Como boss since 19th July 2024 and his proactive style of play has been a perfect fit for the Italian squad, who've scored seven times in their last five games.
Martin Baturina has been particularly impressive for the hosts with three goals in that run, but Anastasios Douvikas has been their main threat in Serie A 2026-2027, scoring twice in three games, so they do have a reliable finisher at the top end of the field.
Parma are a much less explosive unit than their hosts, in fact Carlos Cuesta's pragmatic style has made the Crociati a side to play off since he was appointed on 21st June 2025, where they can control games and win even when they're not at their best.
However, the way that Parma play does leave them more susceptible to counter attacks and has made them somewhat predictable, so Simone Lontani, who has one goal in Serie A 2026-2027 and three of Parma's last five, is a key player for his side, which is why they tend to hang around games.
Parma's away form suggests that a home victory is the most likely outcome in this clash, but Under 2.5 goals at 21/20 could be the way to go if they manage to keep things tight at Stadio G. Sinigaglia.
