Lazio will be hoping to bounce back from a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Roma in the Derby della Capitale on Sunday, which marked their third Serie A loss in six matches. With only three points separating them from Juventus and Fiorentina in the race for the top four, they will be keen to avoid consecutive league defeats for the first time since last March.
Their recent form against Como, which includes a 5-1 victory earlier this season, will give them confidence, and they’ll look to extend their strong home record, having averaged 2.43 goals per game in their first seven home league matches.
However, Lazio’s attacking form has faltered recently, managing only one goal in their last two home league games. Como will look to exploit those vulnerabilities, having won two of their last three league games by a 2-0 scoreline, including a notable victory over Roma. That resurgence has lifted them just above the relegation zone, and another win could push them closer to the top ten, although they remain cautious.
Como have struggled on the road, remaining winless away from home since October, but will take heart from their recent performances, where they managed to hold the lead until at least the 60th minute in two of their last three away games.
The key battle will see Boulaye Dia, who assisted two goals in the reverse fixture, aiming to add to his tally, having scored three of his last four league goals at this venue. Como’s goalkeeper, Pepe Reina, will be determined to thwart his former club, having kept four clean sheets in his last seven encounters against Lazio.
With both teams having been involved in feisty matches recently, including a combined eight red cards in Lazio’s last 12 league games, this clash promises to be an intense affair. Lazio will be eager to get back on track, while Como will be looking to build on their positive momentum.
