Como host AS Roma at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Sunday, 11 October 2026 (10:30 GMT), with the visitors aiming to preserve their unbeaten Serie A record and their position at the top of the table.
Cesc Fabregas’ Como are looking to respond after losing 2-0 to Frosinone, while Gian Piero Gasperini’s AS Roma arrive three points ahead of their opponents. Mahamad Sangare, presenter of the sports debate programme La VAR on Burkina info TV, has provided his analysis and predictions for the match.
Como are eighth with 10 points from five games, having recorded three wins and one draw. Their encouraging start follows their qualification for the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history.
After drawing 1-1 with Udinese on the opening day, Como beat Napoli 2-1, Genoa 4-1 and Parma 2-1. They also began their Champions League campaign with a notable 4-1 victory against RB Leipzig, before suffering their first defeat of the season against Frosinone before the international break.
AS Roma lead the standings with 13 points, level with Inter Milan. They have won four of their five league matches and drew 2-2 with Inter after surrendering a two-goal half-time advantage.
The Giallorossi opened the campaign with victories over Fiorentina (4-0), Lecce (4-0), Atalanta Bergame (2-1) and Torino (2-0). They also drew 1-1 away to Fenerbahce in their opening Champions League fixture.
Roma have scored at least twice in each of their first five Serie A matches and won both of their opening away games, beating Lecce 4-0 and Torino 2-0. They will hope to strengthen their position before facing Real Madrid in the Champions League on 14 October.
Players to watch
Como are expected to have a full squad available to Fabregas. Jean Butez is likely to continue in goal as he seeks his first clean sheet of the season, with Jacobo Ramon and Trevoh Chalobah possibly forming the central defensive partnership.
Lucas Da Cunha is expected to provide balance in midfield, while Assane Diao and Martin Baturina will pose the main attacking threat. Both players have scored twice and provided one assist in the league this season.
Bryan Cristante is the only expected absentee for AS Roma. Mile Svilar should start in goal, with Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka and Mario Hermoso likely to feature in defence.
Manu Kone scored twice against Inter Milan in the previous round and will be closely watched in midfield. Paulo Dybala has supplied four Serie A assists and could again provide service for Donyell Malen, who has scored six league goals.
The last four Serie A meetings are evenly split, with each side winning twice. Como won the most recent encounter 2-1 on 15 March 2026, while Roma prevailed 1-0 in December 2025.
Sangare’s recommended selections include Roma double chance at 1,55, both teams to score at 1,49, over 2.5 goals at 1,686 and over 7.5 yellow cards at 1,37. He also suggests Donyell Malen to score at 2,15, Como 1-2 AS Roma as the exact score at 10, and more than 7.5 corners at 1,37, with Roma potentially winning at least five.
The prediction is for a 2-1 Roma victory, with both teams expected to score. The odds may change.
