Como vs Atalanta

Como

<p>Como entered the match sitting sixth in the standings with 40 points, continuing what has been a remarkable campaign. Few would have predicted such consistency, but Como have built their success on resilience and control. In fact, they have been unbeaten in 26 of their last 31 Serie A matches, a run that highlights their ability to grind out results even when not at their fluent best.</p> <p>At home, their form has been steady, with three wins from their last six matches across all competitions. This suggests they are capable of protecting their turf against strong opposition.</p> <p>Encouragingly for the hosts, goals have not been in short supply recently. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in each of Como’s last three Serie A matches, pointing to a more adventurous approach in the final third.</p> <p>This attacking momentum could prove vital against an Atalanta side that thrives when games open up. However, Como will be mindful of their unfavourable head-to-head record, having suffered five defeats in eight previous meetings with La Dea, a statistic that underlines the size of the challenge ahead.</p> <p>Nevertheless, earning three victories in a row [WDLWW] remains the objective. A 4-2-3-1 formation with Anastasios Douvikas in attack is expected against La Dea.</p>

Atalanta

<p>Atalanta head back to Serie A action after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise in the UEFA Champions League. Despite the loss, La Dea finished 15th in the league phase table, leaving them in the qualifying playoff round where they will meet Dortmund.</p> <p>Back in Serie A, Atalanta sits just below Como in 7th place on 35 points.</p> <p>They have won four of their last six league matches, signalling renewed sharpness and intensity.</p> <p>One enduring strength is their away form; they are unbeaten in 22 of their last 26 away Serie A games.</p> <p>With five points separating the sides, the stakes are high. A Como win would further cement their position among the league’s elite, while an Atalanta victory would tighten the race for the top six.</p> <p>Considering recent goal trends and attacking quality on both sides, coupled with Atalanta’s away form, the fixture appears finely balanced. It could swing either way.</p> <p>A 3-4-2-1 formation with Nikola Krstović in attack is expected against Como.</p>