Como vs Pisa Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Alex Lawes ·
Updated
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We have a bit of a mis-match on paper as top four contenders Como welcome relegation-bound Pisa to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Saturday afternoon.
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Como preview: Impressive Como
Cesc Fabregas’ big spending and ambitious Como begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting tucked inside the top four and the UEFA Champions League spots after some brilliant performances throughout this campaign.
The home team come into this one on the back of a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Roma by Lake Como, coming from behind in the second-half with goals from Greece international attacker Tasos Douvikas and centre-back Diego Carlos.
Pisa preview: Big win
Following promotion to the top-flight of Italian football last season, Pisa have performed admirably at times this season but, with just two victories, they are destined for an immediate return to Serie B.
The Tuscans did manage to overcome Cagliari by three goals to one to earn their second win at Arena Garibaldi last weekend with a goal from Santiago Moreo as well as a second-half brace scored by centre-back Antonio Caracciolo.
Como team news: Nothing fresh
There are no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for Como to deal with so they can name an unchanged eleven, with Jayden Addai sidelined due to an Achilles injury.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Butez; Jacobo, Diego Carlos, Kempf; Smolcic, Sergi Roberto, Da Cunha, Alex Valle; Caqueret, Baturina; Nico Paz
Unavailable: Addai (Injured)
Questionable:
Pisa team news: Couple of suspensions
Rafiu Durosinmi was sent off last weekend and he is now missing through suspension for this one alongside experienced Switzerland international midfielder Michel Aebsicher.
Predicted XI (3-4-3): Nicolas; Toure, Canestrelli, Caracciolo; Leris, Hojholt, Akinsanmiro, Angori; Moreo, Meister, Tramoni
Unavailable: Aebischer (Suspended), Durosinmi (Suspended)
Questionable: Scuffet (Injured), Denoon (Injured), Calabresi (Injured), Juan Cuadrado (Injured), Vural (Injured), Lorran (Injured), Stengs (Injured), Marin (Injured)
Como vs Pisa prediction
Como attempt to dominate proceedings against any club in the league – let alone relegation-bound opposition and with home advantage. Pisa showed some signs of fight last weekend against an out of form Cagliari side but they are now heading for a further step up in quality. The expectation is for a comfortable Como victory here.
Como vs Pisa tip: Como to win -1 handicap
