Juventus vs Como: A Crucial Clash for Both Sides
Times are challenging for Juventus fans. Following a painful defeat in the Derby d’Italia against Inter Milan, another setback occurred in the UEFA Champions League. Juventus suffered a 5-2 loss in Turkey against Galatasaray, leaving them on the brink of elimination from Europe’s premier tournament. Luciano Spalletti’s squad desperately needs a victory to regain confidence and climb out of their current slump, and they’ll be looking for that boost this Saturday when they host Como.
Recent Form
Here’s a look at the recent results for both teams:
- Juventus
- Galatasaray 5-2 Juventus (17/02/26)
- Milan 1-1 Como (18/02/26)
- Inter 3-2 Juventus (14/02/26)
- Juventus 2-2 Lazio (08/02/26)
- Atalanta 3-0 Juventus (05/02/26)
- Parma 1-4 Juventus (01/02/26)
- Como
- Como 1-2 Fiorentina (14/02/26)
- Napoli 1(7) – 1 (8) Como (10/02/26)
- Como 0-0 Atalanta (01/02/26)
- Fiorentina 1-3 Como (27/01/26)
Team News
Juventus will be without Jonathan David for the match against Como, a significant loss for their attack. The Canadian forward is experiencing adductor discomfort. Bremer is also sidelined due to muscular issues. However, Dušan Vlahović is nearing a return after being sidelined with an adductor injury since late November. Weston McKennie and Manuel Locatelli need to avoid a yellow card to remain eligible for the upcoming match against Roma.
Predicted Juventus Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Michele Di Gregorio; Federico Gatti, Lloyd Kelly, Teun Koopmeiners; Andrea Cambiasso, Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram, Juan Cabal; Kenan Yildiz, Francisco Conceição; Weston McKennie.
Cesc Fábregas’s Como is enjoying a historic campaign in Serie A. Led by Nico Paz, a strong contender for a spot in the Argentina national team for the World Cup, they currently sit 6th with 42 points, securing a spot in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualification. Paz is the second-highest scorer in the league with 9 goals (behind Lautaro Martínez’s 14) and ranks third in assists with 6 (behind Federico Di Marco’s 12).
Predicted Como Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Jean Butez; Ivan Smolčić, Jacobo Ramón, Marc Oliver Kempf, Alex Valle; Máximo Perrone, Lucas Da Cunha; Mergim Vojvoda, Martin Baturina, Nico Paz; Anastasios Douvikas.
Prediction
Both teams boast attacking intent and are likely to create chances, leaving spaces at the back. It’s a match that could swing either way, but we predict a high-scoring draw.
Juventus 2-2 Como
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