Fiorentina vs Como Prediction: 18 October 2026 Serie A

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Fiorentina sit second from bottom of Serie A after six rounds, a spot nobody in Florence expected given the summer spending under Paolo Vanoli. Como arrive as the form side with a top-half finish, though Cesc Fàbregas has had to juggle Europa League nights against Feyenoord and RB Leipzig alongside the league grind, and that split focus shows in their patchy domestic results. The interesting wrinkle here is that Como, despite sitting eighth, have won none of their last three matches across competitions, so this is not quite the mismatch the table suggests on paper.

Nico Paz remains the player Fiorentina fans should fear most. He has put up 17 shots across his last three appearances and dictates tempo from a free role behind the striker. On the other side, Franco Mastantuono has quietly been Fiorentina’s most direct threat, firing seven shots in two games and drawing fouls in dangerous zones. Whoever wins the duel between those two could decide where the game is won.

Hot stat: Como have fired 57 total shots across their last five matches, almost double Fiorentina’s 30. That gulf in attacking output says plenty about why the bookmakers lean so heavily toward the away side despite Como’s recent wobble.

Fiorentina vs Como prediction

We predict Como to win this one, though perhaps not comfortably. Fiorentina have conceded 14 goals in six league games and sit in the relegation zone on goal difference, while Como have scored in four of their last five outings across all competitions. Our punters team is siding with Como Double Chance combined with BTTS Yes, since Fiorentina have found the net in every one of their last four matches regardless of the result.

Fiorentina average roughly four fouls per match from the sample provided, a surprisingly clean number for a side under this much pressure, while Como commit closer to seven per game and have picked up more yellow cards overall. Como also complete passes at a noticeably higher rate, around 90 percent against Fiorentina’s 84 percent, which fits a side that dominates territory even when results do not reflect it. That control should translate into more clear-cut chances for the visitors, even against a Fiorentina side that will sit deep and look to hit on the break through pace up top.

Team Analysis

Fiorentina’s last match ended 1-2 away at Genoa, a result that extended their miserable run near the bottom of the table. Before that they drew 1-1 with Napoli, having beaten Pisa 3-0 and Venezia 4-2 either side of a 1-2 loss to Torino, so the Viola remain capable of scoring freely but keep conceding at a rate that undoes their attacking work. In our preview of Genoa vs Fiorentina we leaned on the Viola edging it through double chance paired with BTTS Yes, and the 1-2 final score went against us as Fiorentina’s defense cracked once too often in the closing stages.

Como’s most recent outing was a 2-3 defeat to Feyenoord in Europe, continuing a stretch without a win across their last three fixtures regardless of competition. Domestically they drew 0-0 with Roma and lost 0-2 to Frosinone either side of that European trip, a run that explains why their last 30 days read zero wins from three matches despite the healthier league position. In our preview of Como vs Roma we called a tight game where Roma would avoid defeat without needing to dominate, leaning on Roma Double Chance and Under 2.5 goals, and the eventual 0-0 scoreline delivered on both counts for us.

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Pre-game odds and win probability: Como the favourite

• Moneyline Fiorentina 3.50 | Como 2.02
• Draw 3.40

The bookmakers’ average gives Como 46 percent against Fiorentina’s 28 percent, and the moneyline prices back that up clearly. We think the gap is fair given the underlying numbers, Como simply create more and defend better on the whole season, even if their recent dip in form keeps the draw price from drifting any higher. Backing Como outright at odds near 2.00 looks like reasonable value given how one-sided the shot count has been in their favor lately.

Possible Starting Lineups

Fiorentina possible starting eleven

Vanoli should stick with his usual 4-3-3, trusting Fagioli to control tempo from deep while Mastantuono looks for pockets between the lines. Jiménez has been Fiorentina’s most productive defender lately with a goal to his name, and his forward runs give the hosts a rare source of width. Beto up top offers the physical outlet Fiorentina need when they are forced to play on the counter.

Como possible starting eleven

Fàbregas typically sets up in a 4-2-3-1, with Perrone and Da Cunha shielding the back four while Paz dictates play just behind Douvikas. Chalobah has been Como’s standout defensive presence with five interceptions in his recent run, and his composure on the ball helps Como build from the back under pressure. Diao’s directness on the flanks gives Como an extra outlet when Paz is being closely marked.

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TipsGG Match Prediction

We predict Como leave Florence with the three points, though not without conceding at least once. Fiorentina’s defensive numbers this season, 14 goals shipped in six league games, make a clean sheet for the visitors unlikely even against a team that has not won in three outings. Perhaps the smartest combination on the card is Como Double Chance paired with BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 total goals, a read that matches both sides’ habit of scoring regardless of the final result. To be honest, Fiorentina’s home desperation could make this closer than the table suggests for an hour, but Como’s superior shot volume and pass accuracy should tell in the end.

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