Form and Recent Performances
ACF Fiorentina enters this fixture in a difficult patch, currently sitting 19th in the league table with just 4 points from six games. Their recent form shows one win, one draw, and four losses. Their last five results include a 1-2 loss to Genoa CFC, a 1-1 draw against SSC Napoli, a 4-2 victory over Venezia FC, and consecutive 1-2 and 0-3 losses to Torino FC and Frosinone Calcio respectively. Fiorentina has conceded 14 goals while scoring only 7 in their opening six matches, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities [1]. Coach Fabio Grosso will be looking to turn around their fortunes at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
In stark contrast, Como 1907 arrives with considerable momentum, occupying 8th place with 11 points from six games. Their recent form is strong, with three wins, two draws, and one loss. Their last five outings saw them draw 0-0 with AS Roma, lose 0-2 to Frosinone Calcio, and secure three consecutive wins: 2-1 against Parma Calcio 1913, 4-1 against Genoa CFC, and 2-1 against SSC Napoli. Como has scored 9 goals and conceded 6, demonstrating a more balanced performance both offensively and defensively. Coach Fàbregas has overseen a promising start to the season for his side [2].
Squad Updates and Key Players
Fiorentina has been active in the transfer market, bringing in several new faces. Mateo Pellegrino joined from Parma for 22.5 million euros, Viery arrived from Gremio for 15 million euros, and Christ Inao Oulaï was signed from Trabzonspor for 26 million euros [3]. Other notable additions include Arthur Atta from Udinese for 25 million euros and Beto from Everton, who made his full debut recently [4]. Pedro Gonçalves also joined on loan from Sporting CP, and Franco Mastantuono is on loan from Real Madrid [5]. Captain David De Gea remains a key figure, and Luca Ranieri has signed a new contract until 2029 [6].
Como 1907 has also strengthened their squad with significant transfers. Moise Kean moved from Fiorentina to Como, and Nico Paz joined from Real Madrid in 2024 [7]. Other new arrivals include Kaiki, Mattia Liberali, Samuele Ricci, and Jacobo Ramón, with Real Madrid retaining a buy-back option for Ramón [8]. Anastasios Douvikas, who recently signed an improved contract, and Martin Baturina have been key players, with Douvikas being a protagonist for Greece during the international break [9]. Jean Butez has played in four out of five league matches, and Lucas Da Cunha represented France internationally [10]. Cesc Fabregas recently opted for Maxence Caqueret over Martin Baturina in the starting XI [11].
What it means
This match pits a struggling Fiorentina side against a confident Como 1907. Fiorentina’s current position of 19th in Serie A, with only 4 points and a goal difference of -7, indicates a team in desperate need of a turnaround. Their form of LDWLL suggests inconsistency and defensive issues. Como, on the other hand, sits comfortably in 8th place with 11 points and a positive goal difference of +3, reflecting their strong start to the season. Their form of DLWWW highlights their ability to secure results. The head-to-head record shows a split, with Como winning 2-1 at Fiorentina in February 2026 and Fiorentina winning 2-1 at Como in September 2025. However, current form heavily favors Como. The next fixture for Fiorentina is crucial for their season, as a loss here could deepen their relegation concerns, while Como will be looking to consolidate their position in the top half of the table.
Sources
- Football Italia: Fiorentina captain De Gea reacts to Man City charges: ‘How many league titles have I won then?’ football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Fabregas: ‘Como must perform every three days, in Serie A and Champions League’ football-italia.net ↩
- Marca: Volantazo para Mastantuono marca.com ↩
- Football Italia: Serie A | Venezia 2-4 Fiorentina: Mastantuono magic gets Vanoli off the mark football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Messi’s heirs are playing in Serie A, and one could take over his no.10 shirt football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Ranieri confession of new Fiorentina contract to June 2029 football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Juventus, Milan and Como combine for fewer Italian minutes than Inter in Serie A football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Ramon: Fabregas trying to improve Serie A, Como ‘changed my mindset’ football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Report Douvikas agrees new and improved Como contract football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Official: Como goalkeeper Butez called up to France squad for the first time football-italia.net ↩
- Football Italia: Fabregas: ‘Inter inspired Como on how to hurt Roma’ football-italia.net ↩
