Genoa vs Como preview

Italy flag 2026/2027 Serie A, Italy
Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris
Serie A
GenoaGEN
ComoCOM
KICKOFF :
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the upcoming Serie A regular season clash, Genoa welcomes Como to the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris. Domestic league positions place the hosts in seventeenth spot and the away side tenth. Calculations show Como possessing greater overall power at 84.85 compared to 74.73 for Genoa. Recent form assessments give the visitors an advantage with 22.17 over the home team's 16.67. Both squads enter this fixture seeking to build momentum in a demanding campaign. The venue provides a familiar setting for Genoa but presents challenges against an in-form opponent. Strategic decisions will influence outcomes as teams balance attack and defense. This encounter highlights the competitive nature of the league where every point matters significantly. Historical context remains secondary to current team dynamics and player availability. Coaching staffs focus on maximizing strengths in midfield and forward areas. Fans anticipate an engaging display of football from both participants.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Como holds a higher domestic league position than Genoa at this stage.
  • Form: Como shows a higher form score than Genoa ahead of the match.
  • Squad: Both squads compete in the demands of Italy's top division.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for detailed analysis here.
  • Transition: Transition play details lack specification in current records.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data indicates limited availability with proxy usage noted.
  • xVariable: Power advantage points favor the away side by 10.1 overall.
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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Genoa D. De Rossi
D. De Rossi
VS
Como F. Fàbregas i Soler
F. Fàbregas i Soler
1.15
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.92
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lazio Rank: 80 D
Napoli Rank: 87 L
Lecce Rank: 72 L
AC Milan Rank: 85 L
Fiorentina Rank: 79 D
Atalanta Rank: 84 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Napoli Rank: 87 D
Udinese Rank: 77 D
Cremonese Rank: 68 W
Parma Rank: 73 W
Hellas Verona Rank: 64 W
Napoli Rank: 87 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 2 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
74.73
84.85
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Genoa
Como
Power Score
74.73
84.85
League Position
17
10
Global Rank
146
42

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
Genoa — Opponent-weighted form score
Como — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Genoa Como

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Genoa GEN Home
4 matches
Como COM Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
2
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T01:19:40+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Serie A, Italy · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris
Capacity
33205
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Justin Bijlow
Justin Bijlow Goalkeeper
39
Daniele Sommariva
Daniele Sommariva Goalkeeper
99
Franz Stolz
Franz Stolz Goalkeeper
35
Ernestas Lysionok
Ernestas Lysionok Goalkeeper
20
Stefano Sabelli
Stefano Sabelli Defender
3
Aarón Martín Caricol
Aarón Martín Caricol Defender
5
Leo Skiri Oestigaard
Leo Skiri Oestigaard Defender
22
Johan Felipe Vásquez Ibarra
Johan Felipe Vásquez Ibarra Defender
2
Mario Mitaj
Mario Mitaj Defender
15
Brooke Norton-Cuffy
Brooke Norton-Cuffy Defender
27
Alessandro Marcandalli
Alessandro Marcandalli Defender
31
David Puczka
David Puczka Defender
34
Sebastian Otoa
Sebastian Otoa Defender
74
Mamedi Doucoure
Mamedi Doucoure Defender
—
Matteo Barbini
Matteo Barbini Defender
85
Marcelo Vaz
Marcelo Vaz Defender
97
Djibril Sow
Djibril Sow Midfielder
32
Morten Frendrup
Morten Frendrup Midfielder
77
Mikael Egill Ellertsson
Mikael Egill Ellertsson Midfielder
8
Tommaso Baldanzi
Tommaso Baldanzi Midfielder
4
Alexsandro Amorim de Freitas Filho
Alexsandro Amorim de Freitas Filho Midfielder
71
Samuel Wiafe
Samuel Wiafe Midfielder
11
Franz-Ethan Meichtry
Franz-Ethan Meichtry Midfielder
25
Hamed Junior Traorè
Hamed Junior Traorè Attacker
10
Junior Messias
Junior Messias Attacker
18
Milutin Osmajić
Milutin Osmajić Attacker
29
Lorenzo Colombo
Lorenzo Colombo Attacker
17
Elias Havel
Elias Havel Attacker
9
Vítor Manuel Carvalho Oliveira
Vítor Manuel Carvalho Oliveira Attacker
19
Joi Nuredini
Joi Nuredini Attacker
76
Lorenzo Venturino
Lorenzo Venturino Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Jean Butez
Jean Butez Goalkeeper
22
Mauro Vigorito
Mauro Vigorito Goalkeeper
12
Emil Audero Mulyadi
Emil Audero Mulyadi Goalkeeper
21
Noel Törnqvist
Noel Törnqvist Goalkeeper
2
Marc-Oliver Kempf
Marc-Oliver Kempf Defender
18
Edoardo Goldaniga
Edoardo Goldaniga Defender
13
Alberto Dossena
Alberto Dossena Defender
99
Trevoh Chalobah
Trevoh Chalobah Defender
77
Ignace Van Der Brempt
Ignace Van Der Brempt Defender
28
Ivan Smolčić
Ivan Smolčić Defender
27
Yan Bueno Couto
Yan Bueno Couto Defender
—
Willy Kambwala
Willy Kambwala Defender
16
Kaiki Bruno da Silva
Kaiki Bruno da Silva Defender
3
Álex Valle Gómez
Álex Valle Gómez Defender
4
Jacobo Ramón Naveros
Jacobo Ramón Naveros Defender
—
Luca Mazzitelli
Luca Mazzitelli Midfielder
6
Luis Milla Manzanares
Luis Milla Manzanares Midfielder
8
Maxence Caqueret
Maxence Caqueret Midfielder
7
Lucas Da Cunha
Lucas Da Cunha Midfielder
—
Matthias Braunöder
Matthias Braunöder Midfielder
5
Maximo Perrone
Maximo Perrone Midfielder
20
Martin Baturina
Martin Baturina Midfielder
10
Nicolás Paz Martínez
Nicolás Paz Martínez Midfielder
30
Mattia Liberali
Mattia Liberali Midfielder
15
Adrian Adriano Lahdo
Adrian Adriano Lahdo Midfielder
23
Álvaro Borja Morata Martín
Álvaro Borja Morata Martín Attacker
—
Alessandro Gabrielloni
Alessandro Gabrielloni Attacker
19
Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn
Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn Attacker
9
Anastasios Douvikas
Anastasios Douvikas Attacker
—
Suliman Mustapha
Suliman Mustapha Attacker
90
Ivan Azón Monzón
Ivan Azón Monzón Attacker
42
Jayden Addai
Jayden Addai Attacker
11
Assane Diao Diaoune
Assane Diao Diaoune Attacker
17
Jesús Rodríguez Caraballo
Jesús Rodríguez Caraballo Attacker

CONCLUSION

Preparation for this Serie A fixture sees Genoa aiming to close the gap on higher-placed Como. The away team enters with better form indicators and power metrics. Midfield battles may shape the flow of the game substantially. Defensive organizations from both will face tests throughout the ninety minutes. Opportunities arise for standout performances from key individuals on each roster. As the campaign unfolds, results like this one carry weight for future positioning. Observers expect a balanced yet intense affair at the stadium. Execution of planned tactics could prove decisive in determining the final outcome.