Como vs Lazio Prediction & Betting Tips (24 August)

The end of last season was very interesting for the men of Cesc Fabregas with 6 victories over the last 8 days, allowing them to finish in 10th position. Promoted last year, this COME team is under construction and this summer transfer window was still very eventful with the arrival of many talents. This has already been seen during the pre-season friend who were more than satisfactory with successes against Lille 3-2, Al-Ahli 3-1 and Ajax 3-0 and Betis 2-3 in a friendly defeat against Barça during the Gamper 5-0 trophy. But confirming his good dispositions, Como won her 1st Tour of the Italian Cup against Southtirol 3-1, Serie B team. From the opposite of Como, Lazio has not finished the season so well. And it is precisely a defeat on the last day against the LECCE which deprived it of a place in the top 6 which would have been synonymous with qualification for a European Cup.

Instead, it is a 7th place tied with the FIO, which will compete well with the C4. A big disappointment for Lazio which was not washed by a mixed beginning of preparation, with a victory against the small club of Avellino 0-1, a defeat against the Fenerbahce 1-0 and a draw against Galatasaray 2-2. Fortunately for the Laziale, they won their two friendly games to play with this J1, against Burnley 0-1 and atromitos 2-0. The friendly match against the Greeks was tense, like that of Como against Bétis. No Italian Cup tour on the other hand for the Roman club, seeded. 

Como’s lineup, though not without its own setbacks, appears more balanced. Nicolas Kuhn is ruled out with an Achilles injury, and Jayden Addai remains doubtful due to ankle trouble. Yet the depth in attack—featuring Nico Paz, Rodriguez, and Douvikas—offers multiple avenues to goal. Morata’s presence adds a layer of experience and composure that could prove decisive against Lazio’s makeshift defense. Fàbregas is likely to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, leveraging width and quick interchanges to exploit Lazio’s vulnerabilities. With Jean Butez now the undisputed starter in goal following Pepe Reina’s retirement, Como’s defensive structure has also gained stability.

All signs point to a tightly contested affair, but the edge tilts toward the hosts. Como’s momentum, tactical clarity, and home advantage could be the difference-maker against a Lazio side still reacclimating to Sarri’s methods. Expect a spirited battle, with Como striking twice—perhaps through Morata and Rodriguez—while Lazio claw one back through Zaccagni or Castellanos. The final whistle may echo a 2-1 scoreline in favor of Como, a result that would not only validate their summer ambition but also send a message to the rest of Serie A: the Lariani are no longer just guests at the top table—they’re here to dine.