Como vs Bologna Prediction - Serie A: Home advantage at Sinigaglia
The highly anticipated match between Como and Bologna in Serie A at 9:00 PM on January 10, 2026, promises to be dramatic as both teams are desperate for points in the race for a Top 6 finish.
The next round of Serie A will feature a highly anticipated clash between Como and Bologna at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. This is a direct confrontation between two teams fiercely competing in the top half of the table, with the home team Como currently holding a significant advantage in both position and form.
Current league position and form
Currently, Como is ranked 6th in the league table with 33 points after 18 matches. Meanwhile, Bologna is in 8th place with 26 points. The 7-point gap between the two teams makes this match crucial for Bologna if they want to close the gap with the European qualification spots.
| Team | Location | Score | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Como | 6 | 33 | Win 3, lose 2 |
| Bologna | 8 | 26 | Draw 2, lose 3 |
Como: The Giuseppe Sinigaglia fortress is impregnable.
Como's biggest strength lies in their impressive home record at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. Of their nine wins this season, five have come at home. Notably, Como remains undefeated at home this season (5 wins, 3 draws).
Como's defense is also performing quite effectively, conceding an average of only 0.7 goals per game. With good control and discipline, the home team is showing that they are an extremely difficult opponent to beat when supported by their home crowd.
Bologna: Striving to overcome the crisis
In contrast to the home team, Bologna is going through a difficult period, having not won any of their last 5 matches (2 draws, 3 losses). Although their attack is fairly stable with an efficiency of 1.4 goals per game, similar to Como, Bologna's defense has conceded as many as 1.1 goals per game.
This season, Bologna have only managed 3 wins in 9 away games. To achieve a positive result against a high-flying Como side, the visiting team needs to significantly improve the concentration of their defense.
Head-to-head history and tactical analysis
Although Como's current form favors them, recent head-to-head history supports Bologna. In their last three encounters since 2024, Bologna have remained undefeated against Como, with two wins and one draw. However, the situation has changed significantly, with Como showing remarkable improvement in their playing style.
- August 30, 2025: Bologna 1 - 0 Como
- February 2, 2025: Bologna 2 - 0 Como
- September 14, 2024: Como 2 - 2 Bologna
Based on statistics, Como is rated higher with a 45% chance of winning. The probability of the match ending in a draw is also set at 45%, while Bologna's chance of winning is only 10%. With the intention of defending their Sinigaglia fortress, Como is likely to take control of the game's tempo from the start.
Predict the result
With the home advantage and more consistent form, Como is expected to secure at least one point in this match. A tight game with few goals from the away team is likely, as Bologna is under psychological pressure after a series of poor results.
Team lineup updated at 20:38 on 10/01/2026
Official lineup
Como
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachCesc Fabregas
Starting lineup:
- 1. Jean Butez (G)
- 77. Ignace Van der Brempt (D)
- 18. Alberto Moreno (D)
- 2. Marc-Oliver Kempf (D)
- 34. Diego Carlos (D)
- 23. Máximo Perrone (M)
- 33. Lucas Da Cunha (M)
- 31. Mërgim Vojvoda (M)
- 10. Nico Paz (M)
- 17. Jesús Rodriguez (M)
- 11. Anastasios Douvikas (F)
Substitutes:
- 21. Noel Törnqvist
- 44. Nikola Čavlina
- 28. Ivan Smolčić
- 3. Álex Valle
- 4. Alberto Dossena
- 27. Stefan Posch
- 6. Maxence Caqueret
- 8. Sergi Roberto
- 20. Martin Baturina
- 99. Alberto Cerri
- 19. Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn
Bologna
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachVincenzo Italiano
Starting lineup:
- 13. Federico Ravaglia (G)
- 20. Nadir Zortea (D)
- 26. Jhon Lucumí (D)
- 14. Torbjørn Heggem (D)
- 33. Juan Miranda (D)
- 8. Remo Freuler (M)
- 4. Tommaso Pobega (M)
- 11. Jonathan Rowe (M)
- 80. Giovanni Fabbian (M)
- 28. Nicolò Cambiaghi (M)
- 9. Santiago Castro (F)
Substitutes:
- 82. Matteo Franceschelli
- 25. Massimo Pessina
- 22. Charalampos Lykogiannis
- 29. Lorenzo De Silvestri
- 41. Martin Vitik
- 16. Nicolò Casale
- 6. Nikola Moro
- 21. Jens Odgaard
- 30. Benjamín Domínguez
- 77. Ibrahim Sulemana
- 19. Lewis Ferguson
- 7. Riccardo Orsolini
- 24. Thijs Dallinga
- 17. Ciro Immobile
