A fascinating pre-season friendly is set at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia as Como 1907 host Serie A side Genoa. The Lariani, under manager Cesc Fàbregas, are preparing for their Serie B campaign with ambitious signings and growing momentum. Genoa, managed by Alberto Gilardino, are fine-tuning their preparations for the top flight after a solid return to Serie A.
This clash between a rising second-tier side and established top-flight opposition makes for an intriguing Como 1907 vs Genoa match preview. Our Como 1907 vs Genoa betting preview examines how these two teams might approach this summer encounter.
Como 1907 vs Genoa Match Preview/Betting Preview
While this is a friendly, both teams will want to build momentum and test their tactical setups. Como will aim to prove they can compete with top-tier opposition, while Genoa will focus on building match fitness and implementing Gilardino’s strategies. This Como 1907 vs Genoa preview offers insights into both teams’ pre-season development.
Team Recent Form
- Como 1907: WWLWD (Pre-season)
- Genoa: WDWLD (Pre-season)
Key Stats
- Como are unbeaten in their last 3 pre-season matches.
- Genoa have scored in all of their pre-season friendlies so far.
- This is the first meeting between these clubs in over a decade.
Correct Score Prediction
Genoa’s Serie A quality and experience should ultimately show against their second-tier opponents, but Como’s home advantage and motivation will make this competitive. I expect both teams to find the net in an entertaining friendly. My predicted correct score is Como 1907 1-2 Genoa.
Como 1907 vs Genoa H2H
- The last competitive meeting was in the 2016-17 Serie B season.
- Genoa won the last encounter 2-0 in a Coppa Italia match in 2017.
- Como are unbeaten in their last 2 home games against Genoa (W1, D1).
- Both teams have scored in 3 of the last 5 historical meetings.
Pre Game Odds
- Como 1907 Win: 2/1
- Draw: 12/5
- Genoa Win: 5/6
Team News Home
Como are expected to give minutes to several new signings, including some trialists. Striker Patrick Cutrone could feature against his former club, while the team will look to build cohesion under Fàbregas’s system.
Team News Away
Genoa will use this match to build fitness across the squad, with multiple changes expected throughout the game. New signings may get their first appearances, while established players will continue their pre-season preparation.
Possible Line-ups
Como 1907 (4-3-3): Ghidotti; Iovine, Scaglia, Bianchetti, Parigini; Bellemo, Braunöder, Da Riva; Cerri, Cutrone, Verdi.
Genoa (3-5-2): Martinez; Vogliacco, Bani, Vasquez; Sabelli, Frendrup, Badelj, Strootman, Martin; Retegui, Gudmundsson.
Como 1907 vs Genoa Betting Tips
- Tip 1 – Result: Genoa Win
- Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 goals
- Tip 3 – Both teams to score: Yes
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