Como VS Lazio: Preview

Como Shocking the Serie A

Following their thrilling victory over Inter Milan, Como buscará upsetting another Serie A giant when they host Lazio on Saturday.

Despite being a newly promoted side, Como have enjoyed a strong start to the campaign, and currently sit in 9th place, 11 points adrift of Lazio in fifth.

Como's success has been built on a solid defense, which has conceded just 15 goals in 20 league matches, only the top three teams in the division have conceded fewer.

Lazio's Poor Form

Lazio has not won in their last three league matches, losing twice and drawing once, and this poor run of form has seen them drop out of the Champions League places.

Maurizio Sarri's side has also struggled for goals recently, failing to find the net in their last two Serie A games.

Lazio will be desperate to get back to winning ways, but they face a tough task against a Como side that is full of confidence.

Who Will Win?

Como are the underdogs heading into this match, but they have already shown this season that they are capable of beating the best teams in the division.

Lazio will be confident of victory but Como will be confident of causing an upset, and this could be a very close match.

Key Players to Watch:

• Como: Cesc Fabregas
• Lazio: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

Prediction:

Como 1-1 Lazio