Como vs Venezia brings together two teams experiencing very different moments in Serie A.

Como enter the match in fourth place with 20 points from nine games. Venezia sit at the bottom of the table with three points after losing eight of their opening nine league fixtures.

Recent form also favours the Lariani. Como have won three consecutive Serie A matches and four games in a row across all competitions. Venezia have lost four of their last five league fixtures and five consecutive competitive away matches.

The recent head-to-head record is much closer. Como and Venezia have recorded two victories each and two draws across their last six meetings, although the Lagunari hold a 10-8 advantage in aggregate goals.

The two draws from the 2024/25 season are particularly significant. Both showed the technical potential of Cesc Fàbregas’ team, but also revealed a side that had not yet learned to convert control and favourable positions into victories.

The current Como appear to be a more mature and complete version of that project.

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Como vs Venezia head-to-head record

The six most recent meetings between Como and Venezia have produced two victories for each side and two draws:

• 8 March 2025: Como 1-1 Venezia, Serie A
• 8 December 2024: Venezia 2-2 Como, Serie A
• 3 March 2024: Como 2-1 Venezia, Serie B
• 20 August 2023: Venezia 3-0 Como, Serie B
• 1 April 2023: Venezia 3-2 Como, Serie B
• 6 November 2022: Como 1-0 Venezia, Serie B

Venezia have scored ten goals across those six encounters, compared with Como’s eight.

The difference is largely explained by Venezia’s two victories in 2023. The Lagunari won 3-2 in April before recording a more convincing 3-0 victory in August.

Since then, the balance of power has shifted. Como are unbeaten in the last three meetings, recording one victory and two draws.

Five of the six matches were either drawn or decided by a single goal. The only exception was Venezia’s 3-0 home victory in August 2023.

Como’s recent home record against Venezia

Como are unbeaten in their last three home meetings with Venezia, collecting two victories and one draw:

• Como 1-0 Venezia
• Como 2-1 Venezia
• Como 1-1 Venezia

Venezia have therefore collected only one point from their last three visits to the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.

However, Venezia recovered from losing positions in both Serie A meetings during the 2024/25 campaign. That record provides an important warning for Como ahead of the new fixture.

Venezia 2-2 Como: wind, rain and late drama

The first Como vs Venezia meeting of the 2024/25 Serie A season took place at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on 8 December 2024.

Both teams entered the fixture in poor form. Venezia had lost four consecutive matches, while Como had gone five games without a victory.

Heavy rain and strong winds affected the rhythm of the contest and repeatedly changed the trajectory of the ball.

Como started positively. Gabriel Strefezza forced Filip Stanković into an early save, while Andrea Belotti narrowly failed to connect with another dangerous delivery.

Venezia nevertheless opened the scoring in the 16th minute. Hans Nicolussi Caviglia struck from the edge of the penalty area, with an involuntary touch from Joel Pohjanpalo helping the ball beyond Pepe Reina.

Como responded by pushing higher up the pitch. Nico Paz tested Stanković, while Alieu Fadera and Belotti also threatened, but Venezia reached half-time with a 1-0 lead.

Como completed the turnaround after half-time

The second half produced a more open and eventful match.

Como equalised in the 49th minute when Ignace Van der Brempt’s cross was diverted into the Venezia goal by Antonio Candela. The wind affected the delivery, but the defender was unable to control the intervention.

Only seven minutes later, Como completed the turnaround.

Van der Brempt delivered another cross from the right and Belotti anticipated the Venezia defence at the near post, directing the ball beyond Stanković.

The goal gave Como a 2-1 advantage. Fàbregas’ team appeared to have taken control, while Venezia initially struggled to respond.

The hosts equalised in extraordinary circumstances in the 69th minute. Gaetano Oristanio scored directly from a corner, using the strong wind to send the ball into the far top corner.

Venezia then appeared to complete a dramatic comeback in the closing stages. Nicolussi Caviglia found the net with a powerful long-range strike, but VAR disallowed the goal because Pohjanpalo had been offside earlier in the move.

The match ended 2-2, leaving both teams with reasons to believe that victory had escaped them.

Como 1-1 Venezia: late frustration at the Sinigaglia

The return fixture was played at the Sinigaglia on 8 March 2025.

Before the match, Como were attempting to respond to a 2-1 defeat away to Roma. The Lariani had scored in eight consecutive home fixtures, while Venezia arrived after goalless draws against Lazio and Atalanta.

Fàbregas stressed that Como had finally developed the playing identity the club had been seeking.

“We have found the style we had been looking for for a long time, and I think we can only grow from here. We must be able to maintain the same mentality against every opponent.”

The Como coach also demanded the same hunger from his players and warned that Venezia would press aggressively because the match was important to both teams.

That prediction proved accurate.

Both goalkeepers became decisive

The 1-1 scoreline does not fully reflect the number or quality of the opportunities created.

Como controlled possession for long periods and produced several promising combinations, particularly during the opening stages. Venezia remained dangerous on transitions and forced Jean Butez into important saves.

Como almost took the lead in the 22nd minute. Lucas Da Cunha’s corner reached Ivan Smolčić at the far post, but Ionuț Radu pushed the defender’s header onto the woodwork.

Venezia then created several chances of their own. Butez denied Alessio Zerbin with his foot before making two important saves from Alfred Duncan, first from a volley and then from a header.

Mirko Marić also missed an opportunity after Butez had left his penalty area to challenge Duncan.

At the other end, Radu stopped efforts from Nico Paz and helped Venezia reach half-time with the score still level.

Jonathan Ikoné changed the match

Fàbregas introduced Jonathan Ikoné for Strefezza at the beginning of the second half.

The substitution produced an immediate result.

In the 49th minute, Ikoné won possession and advanced towards the Venezia penalty area. After a deflection involving Nicolussi Caviglia returned the ball to his feet, the forward finished diagonally from the left to give Como the lead.

Ikoné soon went close to scoring again, but Radu came off his line to prevent Como from doubling their advantage.

The Venezia goalkeeper became decisive again in the 75th minute. Radu stopped another left-footed effort from Ikoné before reacting quickly to deny Edoardo Goldaniga from close range.

Those interventions allowed Venezia to remain in the contest.

Gytkjær’s penalty denied Como victory

Venezia pushed forward during the final minutes as Como struggled to move the ball away from their defensive third.

In the fourth minute of stoppage time, Smolčić brought Franco Carboni down inside the penalty area.

Christian Gytkjær, who had entered as a substitute, converted the resulting penalty into the top corner in the 95th minute.

The goal earned Venezia a third consecutive draw after their goalless results against Lazio and Atalanta.

For Como, the result represented a major missed opportunity. The Lariani had taken the lead and created enough chances to score a second goal, but Radu’s saves allowed Venezia to remain in the match until the final action.

Two draws, the same problem for Como

The two Como vs Venezia meetings from the 2024/25 campaign followed different patterns but exposed a similar limitation.

At the Penzo, Como recovered from an early deficit and turned the match around through Candela’s own goal and Belotti’s finish. The Lariani then conceded Oristanio’s direct goal from a corner.

At the Sinigaglia, Como went ahead through Ikoné and created several opportunities to extend the lead. Radu kept Venezia in the contest before Gytkjær equalised from the penalty spot.

Across the two matches:

The first match was heavily influenced by the weather. The second was decided by goalkeeping interventions and a late defensive mistake.

Together, the games showed the potential of Fàbregas’ team, but also its lack of control at a crucial stage of the project.

How Como have changed since the 2025 meeting

The present Como side represent a more mature version of the team seen in those two draws.

In December 2024, Como travelled to Venice without a victory in five matches. The fixture formed part of an early fight to establish the club in Serie A.

By March 2025, the Lariani had developed a clearer tactical identity. They could control possession, construct technical combinations and create chances consistently, but they were still learning how to protect leads and close matches.

Fàbregas’ comments before the 1-1 draw now appear particularly significant. The coach believed Como had found the style required to build the club’s future.

The subsequent results suggest that this tactical foundation has developed into a stronger and more complete team.

Como are no longer simply searching for stability. They are fourth in Serie A, competing in the Champions League and producing convincing results against both Italian and European opponents.

From regular scoring to complete home performances

Before the March 2025 meeting, Como’s main home statistic was an eight-match scoring run.

The present home record reflects broader progress. Como now combine attacking output with defensive control and the ability to defeat high-level opposition.

The development can be summarised through several figures:

• Fourth place in Serie A
• 20 points from nine league matches
• Six victories, two draws and one defeat
• 17 league goals scored and eight conceded
• Four consecutive victories in all competitions
• 12 goals scored and three conceded during that winning run
• Seven competitive home games without defeat
• Four clean sheets during that home sequence
• Champions League wins over RB Leipzig and Manchester United

The difference is not simply that Como score more goals. The Lariani have become more capable of limiting opponents, controlling difficult moments and protecting favourable results.

Serie A standings: Como fourth, Venezia bottom

The table shows how dramatically the context of Como vs Venezia has changed.

After nine matches, Como occupy fourth place with:

• 20 points
• Six victories
• Two draws
• One defeat
• 17 goals scored
• Eight goals conceded
• A goal difference of +9

Como are one point behind third-placed Roma and five behind Inter and Lazio, who jointly lead the standings with 25 points.

The Lariani are also two points ahead of Milan, three above Frosinone and six clear of Napoli and Juventus.

A victory over Venezia would take Como to 23 points from ten matches, consolidating their position near the top and maintaining pressure on the leading three clubs.

Como’s +9 goal difference is the fourth best in Serie A, behind Inter, Lazio and Roma. Their 17 goals represent the joint-fifth-highest total in the division, while only Lazio have conceded fewer than Como’s eight.

Venezia fighting for Serie A survival

Venezia are experiencing a completely different start to the campaign.

The Lagunari are 20th with:

• Three points
• One victory
• No draws
• Eight defeats
• Six goals scored
• 19 goals conceded
• A goal difference of -13

Their 19 goals conceded represent the joint-worst defensive record in Serie A, alongside Fiorentina. Their -13 goal difference is the worst in the division.

Only Parma have scored fewer goals.

Despite sitting at the bottom, Venezia remain only two points behind 17th-placed Udinese and immediate safety. Their poor goal difference creates an additional problem, since matching another team’s points total may not be sufficient to move above them.

Venezia are also the only Serie A team yet to draw a match this season. Their first nine games have produced one victory and eight defeats.

That victory came against Napoli. Every other league fixture ended in defeat.

Como’s last five Serie A matches

Como have collected ten points from their last five league games, recording three victories, one draw and one defeat:

• Frosinone 2-0 Como
• Como 0-0 Roma
• Fiorentina 1-3 Como
• Como 2-0 Sassuolo
• Torino 1-3 Como

The Lariani scored eight goals and conceded four.

All eight goals came during the three-match winning sequence against Fiorentina, Sassuolo and Torino. Como also kept clean sheets against Roma and Sassuolo.

The away victories over Fiorentina and Torino are particularly significant. Como scored three times in both matches, demonstrating that their attacking threat is no longer dependent on the Sinigaglia.

Champions League commitments have not slowed Como down

Como have played seven matches during the period covered by the form guide because of their Champions League campaign.

The Lariani lost 3-2 away to Feyenoord but responded with a 4-1 home victory over Manchester United.

Across Serie A and the Champions League, their seven-match record stands at:

• Four victories
• One draw
• Two defeats
• 14 goals scored
• Eight goals conceded

Como have won their four most recent matches in all competitions:

• Fiorentina 1-3 Como
• Como 4-1 Manchester United
• Como 2-0 Sassuolo
• Torino 1-3 Como

The Lariani scored 12 goals and conceded three during that sequence.

European commitments create potential concerns around fatigue and squad rotation. Recent results, however, indicate that the additional matches have not damaged Como’s domestic momentum.

Venezia’s last five Serie A matches

Venezia have collected only three points from their last five league matches:

• Venezia 0-2 Lazio
• Atalanta 3-1 Venezia
• Venezia 1-0 Napoli
• Genoa 1-0 Venezia
• Venezia 0-2 Inter

The Lagunari recorded one victory and four defeats, scoring two goals and conceding eight.

Venezia failed to score against Lazio, Genoa and Inter. Their only goals during this sequence came against Atalanta and Napoli.

Across the full league campaign, Venezia have averaged 0.67 goals scored per match and 2.11 conceded.

The victory over Napoli showed that the Lagunari can compete with stronger opponents. They have not, however, reproduced that performance consistently.

Como’s excellent home record

Como’s competitive home record represents one of the strongest arguments in their favour.

Excluding friendlies, the Lariani have lost only three home games during the 2026 calendar year. Those defeats came against Milan, Fiorentina and Inter.

Inter were the last team to win a competitive match at the Sinigaglia, recording a 4-3 victory on 12 April.

Since then, Como have played seven competitive home fixtures without defeat:

• Five victories
• Two draws
• 13 goals scored
• Three goals conceded
• Four clean sheets

The sequence includes Serie A victories over Parma and Sassuolo, draws against Napoli and Roma, and Champions League wins over RB Leipzig and Manchester United.

Como’s last five competitive home matches

Como’s five most recent competitive matches at the Sinigaglia were:

• Como 4-1 RB Leipzig
• Como 2-1 Parma
• Como 0-0 Roma
• Como 4-1 Manchester United
• Como 2-0 Sassuolo

The Lariani recorded four victories and one draw, scoring 12 goals and conceding only three.

The two 4-1 Champions League victories underline Como’s attacking quality at home. The clean sheets against Roma and Sassuolo provide further evidence of the team’s defensive development.

Venezia’s contrasting away record in 2026

Venezia’s overall competitive away record in 2026 appears balanced, but it contains two sharply different periods.

Excluding friendlies and matches played in 2025, the Lagunari have contested 15 competitive away games:

• Five victories
• Five draws
• Five defeats
• 26 goals scored
• 20 goals conceded

Venezia remained unbeaten in their first ten competitive away fixtures of the year. They recorded five wins and five draws, scoring 22 goals and conceding nine.

That sequence included four consecutive Serie B away victories:

• Reggiana 1-3 Venezia
• Mantova 2-5 Venezia
• Frosinone 1-2 Venezia
• Cesena 0-4 Venezia

Venezia also defeated Bari 3-0 in April.

Those performances showed that the Lagunari could control matches and score consistently against second-tier opposition.

Venezia have lost five consecutive away matches

Venezia’s away form has since changed dramatically.

The Lagunari have lost their five most recent competitive matches on the road:

• Milan 2-0 Venezia
• Udinese 2-1 Venezia, Coppa Italia
• Frosinone 3-2 Venezia
• Atalanta 3-1 Venezia
• Genoa 1-0 Venezia

Venezia scored four goals and conceded 11 across those five defeats.

They failed to keep a clean sheet and did not score against Milan or Genoa. Their most recent competitive away victory remains the 3-0 success against Bari on 18 April.

The level of opposition provides important context. Most of Venezia’s ten-match unbeaten sequence came in Serie B, while four of their five subsequent away defeats followed the club’s return to Serie A.

Como’s home form vs Venezia’s away form

The contrast between Como’s home record and Venezia’s away form is one of the central themes ahead of the fixture:

• Como’s last five competitive home matches: four wins and one draw
• Como’s goals in those matches: 12 scored and three conceded
• Venezia’s last five competitive away matches: five defeats
• Venezia’s goals in those matches: four scored and 11 conceded
• Como’s last competitive home defeat: 12 April against Inter
• Venezia’s last competitive away victory: 18 April against Bari

Como have not lost at home in competitive football for several months. Venezia arrive after five consecutive competitive away defeats.

The defensive comparison is equally significant. Como kept clean sheets in their two most recent domestic home fixtures, while Venezia conceded in each of their last five competitive away games.

Why Como are favourites against Venezia

Current form, league position and venue all favour Como.

The primary statistics are:

• Como: fourth with 20 points
• Venezia: 20th with three points
• Points separating the teams: 17
• Como’s last five Serie A matches: ten points
• Venezia’s last five Serie A matches: three points
• Como’s last five home matches: four wins and one draw
• Venezia’s last five away matches: five defeats
• Como’s league goal difference: +9
• Venezia’s league goal difference: -13

Como have scored 11 more league goals than Venezia and conceded 11 fewer.

The main risk for the Lariani is the physical demand created by their Champions League schedule. Venezia’s challenge is more fundamental: the Lagunari must contain an in-form attack while finding a way past one of Serie A’s strongest defences.

Como vs Venezia: Final analysis

The recent Como vs Venezia head-to-head record is balanced in terms of results. Both teams have won twice and two matches have ended in draws.

Venezia hold a 10-8 advantage in aggregate goals, largely because of their two victories in 2023. However, the Lagunari have not beaten Como in any of the last three meetings.

The two draws from the 2024/25 campaign provide the clearest measure of Como’s subsequent development.

At the Penzo, Como overturned an early deficit through Candela’s own goal and Belotti’s finish, only to concede Oristanio’s direct goal from a corner.

At the Sinigaglia, Ikoné gave Como the lead and the Lariani created several opportunities to make the score 2-0. Radu’s saves kept Venezia in the game before Gytkjær equalised from the penalty spot in the 95th minute.

Those matches demonstrated Como’s technical potential, but also their inability to secure victories from favourable positions.

The current team appear more capable of converting control into results.

Como enter the new fixture after three consecutive Serie A victories and four wins in a row across all competitions. They are fourth in the standings and have not lost a competitive home match since Inter’s victory in April.

Venezia are bottom after eight defeats in nine league matches. They have also lost their five most recent competitive away fixtures.

The historical record still advises caution. Five of the last six meetings were either drawn or decided by one goal. Venezia also recovered from losing positions in both clashes during the 2024/25 season.

Como cannot afford to repeat the missed opportunities or late defensive mistakes that cost them four points in those two fixtures.

Current evidence nevertheless makes the Lariani clear favourites. Como possess the stronger attack, the more reliable defence and a substantial home advantage.

Victory would take Como to 23 points from ten matches and strengthen their position in the race for Champions League qualification. It would also provide further evidence of how far the team have progressed since the two frustrating draws of the previous Serie A campaign.

For Venezia, reproducing the resilience shown in those matches may be essential. Even one point would represent an important result in their attempt to leave the bottom of the table.

A fixture that previously formed part of a battle for Serie A stability now brings together a Como side pursuing European qualification and a Venezia team fighting to preserve its place in the division.

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