Napoli vs Como Prediction for 2 November 2025 - Football

📢 Can Como continue their impressive run in one of the marquee matches of Serie A's tenth round? The clash will take place at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, a venue where Napoli rarely drop points. The teams are close in the standings—first and fifth places respectively, with only a few points separating them. Napoli are eager to maintain their lead, while Como have surged into contention for a Champions League spot and show no signs of slowing down. This promises to be a tense, high-quality, and truly intriguing battle.

Head-to-Head

📊 The head-to-head history between Napoli and Como over the past 20 years is limited to just two matches, both of which took place last season. The teams exchanged home victories: Napoli triumphed 3-1 at home, while in the return fixture, Como avenged with a 2-1 win.

Napoli Team Overview

🔵 Napoli have bounced back after a brief slump, returning to winning ways. Two consecutive victories have propelled them back to the top of the table. After nine rounds, the reigning champions have 21 points—the same as Roma, but Napoli boast a superior goal difference.

⚪ In the last round, the Partenopei narrowly defeated Lecce away (1-0) in what was one of their toughest road challenges of the season. Despite taking 14 shots, Napoli created few genuinely dangerous opportunities, managing only 1.01 xG. At the 56th minute with the score at 0-0, they even conceded a penalty, but Lecce failed to capitalize on the chance.

Como 1907 Team Overview

🔵 Como are enjoying a commendable autumn run. The team are unbeaten in eight consecutive matches, stretching their streak throughout September and October. While this run includes several draws against lower-ranked opponents, the overall performance is still impressive. After nine rounds, the "Larians" sit fifth on the table, a remarkable achievement for a club that recently returned to the top flight.

⚪ On October 29, Como hosted Verona at home and were considered favorites for the encounter. The team lived up to the bookmakers' expectations, securing a 3-1 victory. The "Larians" dominated possession for most of the match (71% to 29%), but they allowed too many dangerous counterattacks. In terms of shots (15-13) and xG (1.08-1.30), both teams posted similar numbers, with the visitors hitting the target 9 times. Thanks to Jean Butez's solid performance on the goal line, they managed to avoid conceding more goals.

Latest news

Napoli

📣 Following their away victory against Lecce (1-0), Napoli's head coach Antonio Conte commented on the result: "It's a tough but crucial win. With so many injuries, we're simply 'making a virtue out of necessity.' We're not going to change the system; we just need to work hard and persevere."

🚫 Napoli still have a significant number of players unavailable. Alex Meret is recovering from a foot fracture and is expected back only by the end of January. Kevin De Bruyne continues his treatment for a thigh injury and should be ready closer to the end of December. Romelu Lukaku is also sidelined with a thigh injury, and his return is projected for mid-November. In midfield, there is uncertainty regarding Stanislav Lobotka; his readiness will be assessed before the match. 

Como 1907

📣 After their home victory over Verona (3-1), Como's head coach Cesc Fabregas emphasized that the team's success is no fluke. "This isn't a coincidence; it's the result of our daily efforts. I want us to keep playing boldly—without the small club mentality." Speaking about the conceded goal, the coach highlighted: "Mistakes are part of our growth. We learn and move on immediately."

🚫 Como will be without Alberto Dossena, as the defender is recovering from a cruciate ligament injury and won't return until early December. Sergi Roberto's participation remains uncertain.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Despite leading the league standings, Napoli have been making too many defensive errors this season and are conceding goals regularly. The Partenopei have allowed their opponents to score in 9 of their last 10 matches, with the only exception being their recent encounter against Lecce (1-0). Even in that game, the Italian champions could have conceded, considering they gave away a penalty. Given the excellent form of the visitors, betting on Como to score seems very promising.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Napoli consistently apply pressure on their opponents' goals, as reflected in their corner statistics. The team averages 6.4 corners per match, with only Inter having a higher average in Serie A at 7.6. Despite Como's aggressive attacking play, they approach the corner flag significantly less often, averaging 3.8 corners and sitting in the lower half of the table in this category. Therefore, our bet is on Napoli to win the corner count.