The Stadio Artemio Franchi hosts a Coppa Italia semi-final clash as Serie A’s Fiorentina face a tricky test against a surprising Como 1907 side that is flying high in Serie B. Fiorentina, under Vincenzo Italiano, will be the overwhelming favourites as they seek a return to the final. However, Como, backed by ambitious ownership and featuring experienced stars like Cesc Fàbregas, will be no pushovers. This cup tie provides a classic home vs away match preview of a top-flight side against a confident lower-league opponent.
Fiorentina vs Como 1907 Match Preview/Betting Preview
This home vs away betting preview analyses a potential banana skin for La Viola. Fiorentina will be expected to dominate possession and create numerous chances, but they must be wary of Como’s threat on the counter-attack. The visitors have nothing to lose and will play with freedom. The key for bettors is assessing Fiorentina’s focus and squad rotation, as they balance this cup tie with their league commitments.
Team Recent Form
Fiorentina: LWWWD
Como 1907: WWDWW
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Key Stats
- Fiorentina are the current defending champions of the Coppa Italia.
- Como 1907 are unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions.
- This is the first meeting between these two clubs in over two decades.
I predict the correct score will be Fiorentina 3 – 1 Como 1907. While Como’s form is impressive, the gulf in class and the fact that Fiorentina are at home should ultimately tell. Expect a valiant effort from the Serie B side, but Fiorentina’s quality and depth will likely see them score multiple goals and secure a comfortable passage to the next round.
Fiorentina vs Como 1907 H2H
- The teams have not met in any competition since the 2002-03 season.
- Fiorentina are unbeaten in their last four matches against Como (W3 D1).
- Their last encounter was a Serie B match that ended 1-1.
- Como’s last victory over Fiorentina was a 1-0 win in Serie A back in 1987.
Pre Game Odds
- Fiorentina Win: 1/3
- Draw: 4/1
- Como 1907 Win: 8/1
(Odds are indicative and subject to change)
Team News Home
Fiorentina will likely rotate their squad, with striker M’Bala Nzola expected to start. Key midfielder Giacomo Bonaventura is a major doubt due to fatigue, and goalkeeper Pietro Terracciano may be rested for the cup goalkeeper.
Team News Away
Como will be without their star striker, who is cup-tied. However, they can still call upon the experience of Cesc Fàbregas to pull the strings in midfield. They have no significant injury concerns and will field their strongest available lineup.
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Possible Line-ups
Fiorentina: Christensen; Kayode, Milenković, Martínez Quarta, Parisi; Duncan, Mandragora; Ikone, Barak, Sottil; Nzola
Como 1907: Ghidotti; Iovine, Scaglia, Bianchetti, Solini; Braunöder, Fàbregas, Bellemo; Cutrone, Gabrielloni, Cerri
Fiorentina vs Como 1907 Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Home team win (Fiorentina)
Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: Yes
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