Como welcomes Juventus in a match that could be decisive for both teams: While Como is in eighth place (9 points) with renewed confidence after a 1-1 draw against Atalanta, Juventus seems somewhat perplexed despite being in fifth place (12 points) after five consecutive draws. The season so far clearly favors the Old Lady, who won both direct duels (3-0, 2-1), with Como conceding early goals in each game and still waiting for their first point against Juventus. Cesc Fàbregas will have to watch from the stands as his team tries to break the streak with creative forces such as Nico Paz and Máximo Perrone. Both teams are suffering from important absences: Juventus will be without Bremer for about two months after meniscus surgery and Miretti with thigh problems, while Como will have to do without Alberto Dossena (cruciate ligament rupture for months), Assane Diao, Jayden Addai, and Sergi Roberto. The betting market sees the game as evenly balanced with a slight advantage for Juventus, but Como has proven at home that it can hold its own against top teams if it survives the critical early stages of the game.
- Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como
- Date and time: October 19, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 7)
Both teams are on remarkable runs: Juventus with five draws in a row, Como unbeaten in five games. The market rates a draw at around 3.3 as quite realistic. Statistically, around 80% of both teams’ recent games have seen goals from both sides, which suggests over 1.5 goals and “both teams to score.” Injuries are significantly weakening both defenses: Como is missing Dossena, Van der Brempt, Diao, the suspended Rodriguez, and the injured Addai, while Fàbregas is also suspended. Juventus will be without Bremer, who will be out for another 8 to 10 weeks after his meniscus surgery. Como often scores early goals at home, with around 80% of their home games seeing goals in the first half. Juventus has scored in four of their last five games, but has not won any of them. Conservative betting suggestions include: a draw at attractive odds of around 3.3, “both teams to score” with a high probability due to defensive weaknesses, a combination of a draw and BTTS for higher odds, or over 1.5 goals as a lower-risk alternative. Of course, there is no guarantee of winning, and form and lineups can change before kickoff.
Como form & record check
Como are in eighth place after six matchdays with nine points, level on points with Sassuolo and just one point behind Bologna. Their form is clearly on the up: five league games without defeat, with two wins and three draws, with the team scoring in each of these games and always conceding at least two goals. In the recent 1-1 draw at Atalanta, Perrone equalized early on, and the defense remained solid despite a hectic second half with three yellow cards for Como. Substitute Douvikas failed to make a decisive impact at the break, but the point was still deserved. Previously, Como secured an away win at Fiorentina (2-1) and 1-1 draws against Cremonese and Genoa. In the cup, the offense showed its potential in a 3-0 win over Sassuolo, even if it doesn’t always succeed consistently against weaker opponents. The personnel situation remains tense with Addais’ thigh injury, Diaos’ questionable availability, and the absences of Dossena, Van der Brempt, and Sergi Roberto. Como are difficult to assess, strong in the first half with goals before the break in 80% of their last five games, but less effective after the break. The defense regularly concedes goals, but the team shows morale and could well surprise Juventus as underdogs.
Como are expected to line up in their usual 4-2-3-1 formation, but with a few absences and limitations. Coach Cesc Fàbregas will be missing from the bench after his appeal was rejected. Assane Diao is still out with a persistent foot injury, and Jayden Addai is also unavailable due to a thigh injury. Álvaro Morata will therefore be the only real striker. In central defense, Alberto Dossena is likely to be out for the long term. Possible central defenders are Diego Carlos and Posch, while Vojvoda and Valle are likely to take over the full-back positions. Ignace Van der Brempt and Sergi Roberto are also out with injuries. The attacking midfield will consist of Kühn, Baturina, and Paz, who will provide support for Morata in front of goal. Como is relying on a mix of experienced players and young talents, who have only been convincing in phases so far.
Juventus Form & Record Check
Juventus is in an unusual slump with five draws in a row: 4-4 against Dortmund, 1-1 against Verona and Atalanta, 2-2 against Villarreal, and only against Milan did the game end scoreless (0-0). The defense seems fundamentally stable, but the offense is uninspired and often too harmless. Bremer’s absence until the end of November following meniscus surgery weakens the defensive depth, but the main problem lies in the attacking play. The causes are complex: a lack of creativity in the final third, ineffective set pieces and transitions, and frequent substitutions with Vlahović, David, Openda, and Conceição as super-substitutes have not yet brought the desired dynamism. The team struggles with a lack of variability against deep-lying defenses and has problems turning around goalless first halves. Tactically, more flexibility could help: switching between 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1 or asymmetrical 3-4-2-1, increased build-up play down the wings with targeted crosses, more intensive training of set pieces with fixed variations. Locatelli and other midfielders need to take on more creative responsibility. Against deep-lying opponents, more positional changes, higher pressing lines, and targeted one-two passes in the penalty area are needed. Vlahović should be used earlier to create better half-chances, while Openda and Conceição can create space as pace options. Tactical discipline is important for Locatelli and Gatti to avoid further yellow cards. Juventus has the defensive foundation, but urgently needs more offensive quality through concrete tactical adjustments and clever substitution management to end the series of draws.
Coach Igor Tudor is expected to field his usual 3-4-2-1 formation. Gatti, Rugani, and Kelly are likely to play in the back three, with Bremer still out for at least two months after meniscus surgery in Lyon. In midfield, Locatelli and Koopmeiners are expected to play in the center, flanked by McKennie and Cambiaso on the wings. Dusan Vlahović is likely to start as the lone striker, with the strong duo of Yıldız and Conceição playing behind him in the number 10 role. Tudor has some notable alternatives on the bench in David, Openda, and Zhegrova, who he can bring on for tactical changes or to provide fresh impetus.
Como – Juventus Head-to-head & Statistics
The record between Como and Juventus is clear: Juventus won both previous encounters this season, first by a clear 3-0 margin in August 2024, then by a narrower 2-1 margin in February 2025. Como is still waiting for its first point against the Turin side. Both games followed a similar pattern: Juventus laid the foundation for victory in the first half, while the second halves remained low-scoring as Como struggled to find the net again. Overall, Como scored only once in the two encounters, while Juventus scored five goals. Como’s defense came under pressure in both games and conceded goals in both halves. Cesc Fàbregas and his team must try to break this recognizable pattern tomorrow, prevent early goals more effectively, be more offensive and determined in the second halves, and stabilize their defense in order to earn points against Juventus for the first time.
