Arsenal vs Como preview
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Emirates Stadium
Regular Season
Martin Ødegaard - 2'
Kai Havertz - 4'
Bruno Guimarães - 6'
Noni Madueke - 8'
Christos Tzolis - 10'
Myles Lewis-Skelly - 33'
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Luis Milla - 1'
Maxence Caqueret - 3'
Ivan Smolcic - 5'
Jesús Rodríguez - 7'
Álvaro Morata - 9'
Martin Baturina - 43'
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 28
CONTEXT
Arsenal faced Como in a fixture that concluded with a 1-1 scoreline. Both teams found the net during the opening period, leaving the sides level at the interval. Arsenal controlled 55 percent of possession while Como held 45 percent. The stronger side on paper failed to claim all three points despite the home advantage. A significant deviation was recorded in Arsenal's performance output. Efficiency metrics remained in line with established patterns. No red cards occurred during the contest, preserving the standard team structures throughout. Expected goals information was not recorded for either participant.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Arsenal recorded a significant deviation from anticipated performance levels.
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Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match patterns.
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xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable for alignment evaluation.
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Market alignment: The outcome proved consistent with aligned indicators.
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xG expectations: Expected goals metrics were not supplied in the dataset.
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Event impact: The match ended 1-1 after both teams scored before halftime.
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Red card distortion: Absence of red cards produced no distortion to match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
1.5
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
0
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Real Betis
Rank: 85
L
Girona
Rank: 79
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
98.2
86.83
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Arsenal
Como
Power Score
98.2
86.83
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
3
35
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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vs
Arsenal
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Opponent-weighted form score
Como
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Arsenal Como
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Arsenal
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Como
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
Arsenal
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Como
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
30.91
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
12.78
Combined Efficiency Index
Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3
0
3
Arsenal
+0.21
Efficiency Index
vs
Como
-0.21
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Arsenal
Como
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Arsenal
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Como
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Arsenal
Como
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
5.00
5.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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vs
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Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Arsenal
Como
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
5.00
5.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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vs
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Arsenal
Como
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Arsenal
vs
Como
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Arsenal
Como
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Arsenal
0.23
Como
0.33
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Arsenal
Como
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Arsenal
0.27
Como
0.08
Arsenal
Como
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- ARS had peak pressure around 55'.
- ARS started the game with stronger pressure.
ARS Pressure
COM Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
ARS reached the top pressure at 55' (100.00).
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
1 J. Butez
2 M. Kempf
14 J. Naveros
16 Y. Couto
23 M. Perrone
33 (C) L. Da Cunha
20 M. Baturina
30 M. Liberali
11 A. Douvikas
General Information
Date & Time
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Emirates Stadium
Capacity
60704
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
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Como
vs
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League: Club Friendlies 1
Kickoff: Sun, 16 Aug - 11:00 AM
Venue: Anfield
Statistics
Possession
ARS
55%
COM
45%
Top Statistics
1
Goals
1
5
Big Chances Created
0
6
Shots
1
60
Dangerous attacks
15
55
Possession
45
10
Corners
2
11
Free kicks
15
Match Overview
1
Goal Kicks
11
13
Substitutions
11
7
Throwins
11
1
Hit Woodwork
0
1
Assists
1
15
Dribble Attempts
10
10
Successful Dribbles
5
67
Successful Dribbles Percentage
50
Attacking
81
Attacks
47
4
Big Chances Missed
0
Possession
14
Long Passes
45
416
Passes
359
378
Successful Passes
309
91
Successful Passes Percentage
86
12
Key Passes
5
5
Successful Long Passes
20
36
Successful Long Passes Percentage
44
Defensive
3
Saves
3
13
Tackles
15
5
Interceptions
6
47
Duels Won
41
Build-up
17
Total Crosses
3
4
Accurate Crosses
2
Discipline
5
Offsides
2
15
Fouls
11
Lineup
Manager ▼
M. Arteta
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
30
Illan Meslier
Goalkeeper
35
Tommy Setford
Goalkeeper
Manager ▼
F. Fàbregas i Soler
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
12
Emil Audero
Goalkeeper
22
Mauro Vigorito
Goalkeeper
5
Edoardo Goldaniga
Defender
9
Alessandro Gabrielloni
Attacker
98
Alieu Fadera
Attacker
Events
2ND-HALF
24th Substitution
88'
81'
23rd Substitution
69'
21st Substitution
69'
22nd Substitution
68'
18th Substitution
68'
19th Substitution
68'
20th Substitution
14th Substitution
62'
15th Substitution
62'
16th Substitution
62'
17th Substitution
62'
12th Substitution
61'
13th Substitution
61'
56'
9th Substitution
56'
10th Substitution
56'
11th Substitution
55'
8th Substitution
3rd Substitution
46'
5th Substitution
46'
6th Substitution
46'
7th Substitution
46'
46'
4th Substitution
1ST-HALF
43'
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
33'
1st Substitution
32'
2nd Substitution
32'
Scored
10'
9'
Goalkeeper save
Off target
8'
7'
Scored
Scored
6'
5'
Goalkeeper save
Scored
4'
3'
Scored
Scored
2'
1'
Scored
CONCLUSION
The 1-1 result reflected balanced contributions from both sides across the full duration. Arsenal maintained a possession edge yet could not convert territorial control into a decisive advantage. The even halftime score carried forward without alteration in the second period. Significant deviation affected the stronger team without altering the final outcome. Efficiency alignment held steady and supported the observed scoreline. Lack of expected goals figures limited deeper statistical comparison. No disciplinary events disrupted team formations or playing time. The draw represented a factual endpoint consistent with the available performance indicators and structural data.
Match Commentary