Verdict: Draw
Best Odds: 11/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
With all eyes falling on Lombardy on Thursday night, Como will welcome title contenders AC Milan to the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
Como
Starting with the hosts, while some in Como’s camp might feel that they missed out on a potential opportunity last weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate against Bologna, Cesc Fabregas’ men are enjoying another public flurry. Only continuing to receive a string of plaudits since making their famous Serie A return last season, the former Arsenal skipper has his sights set on clinching an iconic Champions League ticket in 2026. Including a pair of routine 3-0 victories against Pisa and Lecce on either side of opening the New Year, the Lombardy-based outfit have registered 10 points from their previous four Serie A appearances. It should also be highlighted, Como are unbeaten in all of their first 11 showdowns at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia across all competitions (seven wins, four draws).
Como Team News
Both dealing with respective thigh injuries, Como will be unable to call upon the duo of Jayden Addai and former Real Betis youngster Assane Diao on Thursday night. However, serving a one-match domestic ban against Bologna over the weekend, Jacobo Ramon will return to Fabregas’ squad here.
Still linked with some of Europe’s biggest clubs and registering 12 direct goal contributions this season (six goals, six assists), playmaking talisman Nico Paz will play a leading role in the final third. Returning from a recent muscle issue, former Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto could get some more minutes under his belt.
AC Milan
As for the visitors, currently sat just three points adrift of climbing to the top of the Serie A standings, AC Milan have cemented their spot as one of Italy’s ultimate surprise packages this season. However, despite dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine title charge in 2026, the Rossoneri are seeking some recent stability. Suffering a frustrating week after playing out consecutive 1-1 stalemates against Fiorentina and Genoa, Thursday’s guests have now won just a pair of their previous six domestic appearances across all competitions. Suffering Super Cup heartbreak over in the Middle East last month as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat against reigning Italian champions Napoli, Max Allegri’s men should be bracing themselves for a tricky test when they travel to Lombardy in midweek.
AC Milan Team News
Not featuring since the end of October, Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez remains on the sidelines with an ankle issue and will once again miss out on Thursday night. However, serving a one-match ban away at Fiorentina last weekend, England international Fikayo Tomori will return to Allegri’s travelling squad.
Coming off the bench and bagging a late equaliser in Tuscany after making a speedy return from a muscle issue, former Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku could be handed a full recall. Likewise, fellow French international Adrien Rabiot will return in the middle of the park.
Como vs AC Milan Key Factors to Consider
- When Como and AC Milan last met for a Serie A showdown back in March 2025, Thursday’s guests collected a 2-1 victory at the San Siro.
- The Rossoneri have registered just a pair of wins from any of their previous six domestic appearances across all competitions.
- Como have registered 10 points from their previous four Serie A appearances.
- Fabregas’ camp are unbeaten in all of their 11 showdowns at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia across all competitions (seven wins, four draws).
- AC Milan have failed to record back-to-back wins on their travels since back in September.
Conclusion
Watching their title dreams take a potential blow over the past week after playing out back-to-back 1-1 draws against Fiorentina and Genoa, AC Milan will certainly be bracing themselves for another stern examination on Thursday night. Failing to register consecutive wins away from the San Siro since back in September, the Rossoneri will also meet a Como squad who have their sights firmly set on finding a route into the Champions League spots. With Fabregas’ high-flying squad not suffer a single defeat from any of their first 11 battles in Lombardy so far this season, Thursday’s hosts will be confident of claiming a heavyweight scalp.
Verdict: Draw
Best Odds: 11/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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