Como take on the visitors Sassuolo in the round 13 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Friday, November 29th at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia (Como).
Como have avoided the classic “second-season syndrome”. The Larians have already experienced Serie A football in the past, followed by an extremely difficult period that pushed the club far from the top flight. Their revival began once local businessmen took over, giving the project new momentum and eventually securing promotion to Serie A in 2024. Many questioned the chosen model, which relied on experienced players past their peak and a young, untested manager like Cesc. Yet the team finished inside the top ten with 49 points and, crucially, continued to build momentum rather than lose ground. In the new campaign, Como suffered only one early defeat—away to Bologna—but drew the majority of their matches, especially from late September onward. Their previous league outing was exceptional, demolishing Torino 5–1 and climbing to sixth place. This rise reflects their increasing confidence and ability to dictate matches, especially at home. Their consistency across various game scenarios suggests they are stabilising as a solid upper-mid-table side.
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Sassuolo spent a decade in Serie A and even managed to reach European competitions, but the death of their owner and guiding figure led to a major setback and relegation to Serie B in 2024. The club reinvented itself in the second tier, comfortably winning the league under Fabio Grosso and returning to the top flight. Impressively, Sassuolo have adapted well at the higher level, losing no more often than they win and remaining competitive in most fixtures. Instead of battling for survival, as many expected, they are fighting for a chance to return to European football. In the previous round, they faced Pisa—another recently promoted side—and produced an entertaining 2–2 draw. Their performances show resilience and attacking ambition, even if defensive stability remains inconsistent. Overall, they continue to exceed early-season expectations and stay firmly in the mid-table mix.
The teams met for the first time only in September, in a cup match. Como won that game convincingly, 3–0 at home. The stronger side is playing at home. Without overcomplicating things, the best choice is to back the hosts to win.
Prediction for the match: Como to win.
