Como vs AC Milan Prediction - Serie A

Thanh Vinh•January 15, 2026 08:27

The highly anticipated clash between surprise package Como and second-placed AC Milan promises a dramatic tactical battle at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.

The Serie A match between Como and AC Milan will take place at 02:45 on January 16, 2026, at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. This is a clash between two leading teams, directly impacting the race for a Champions League spot next season.

Position in the standings and match context

AC Milan currently sits second in the league table with 40 points after 19 rounds. The visitors are closely chasing the top spot and maintaining extremely consistent form. Meanwhile, Como is the biggest surprise of the season, currently sitting in sixth place with 34 points, only a short distance behind the top four.

Team	Location	Point	Form (last 5 matches)
AC Milan	2	40	2 wins, 3 draws
Como	6	34	3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss

Analyzing team form and strength

Como: A strong home advantage.

Home team Como boasts an impressive home record, remaining undefeated at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia this season. With 5 wins and 4 draws at their home ground, Como's side has shown they are a formidable opponent. Their defense is their biggest strength, conceding an average of only 0.7 goals per game, the lowest among the top half of the league table.

AC Milan: The character of a title contender.

AC Milan, the visiting team, boasts an effective attack averaging 1.6 goals per game. Notably, Milan remains unbeaten away from home this season with 5 wins and 4 draws. However, drawing 3 of their last 5 matches suggests that the Rossoneri are showing signs of slowing down in their finishing ability.

Head-to-head history and key statistics

Looking at their recent head-to-head history, AC Milan holds a clear advantage over Como. In their two most recent encounters in 2025, AC Milan won both matches by narrow margins.

March 16, 2025: AC Milan 2 - 1 Como
January 15, 2025: Como 1 - 2 AC Milan

Statistics show that matches between the two teams are usually closely contested with few significant score differences. Both teams currently have their strongest squads available, with no reports of major injuries or suspensions.

Predicting tactics and assessing results

With the advantage of playing at home and a solid defense, Como is expected to play defensively and wait for opportunities to counter-attack. Meanwhile, AC Milan, with their superior class, will control possession and apply constant pressure. Predictions are leaning towards a favorable result for the away team or a carefully planned draw.

Based on the defensive performance of both teams, this match is unlikely to see many goals. It's highly probable that the total number of goals will be under 2.5.

Predicted result:AC Milan win or draw.

Team lineup updated at 02:08 on 16/01/2026

Official lineup

Como

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachCesc Fabregas

Starting lineup:

1. Jean Butez (G)
77. Ignace Van der Brempt (D)
14. Jacobo Ramón (D)
2. Marc-Oliver Kempf (D)
18. Alberto Moreno (D)
23. Máximo Perrone (M)
33. Lucas Da Cunha (M)
31. Mërgim Vojvoda (M)
10. Nico Paz (M)
20. Martin Baturina (M)
11. Anastasios Douvikas (F)

Substitutes:

21. Noel Törnqvist
22. Mauro Vigorito
28. Ivan Smolčić
34. Diego Carlos
27. Stefan Posch
4. Alberto Dossena
3. Álex Valle
17. Jesús Rodriguez
55. Andrea Le Borgne
8. Sergi Roberto
6. Maxence Caqueret
19. Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn
99. Alberto Cerri

AC Milan

Diagram: 3-5-2

CoachMassimiliano Allegri

Starting lineup:

16. Mike Maignan (G)
23. Fikayo Tomori (D)
46. Matteo Gabbia (D)
5. Koni De Winter (D)
56. Alexis Saelemaekers (M)
19. Youssouf Fofana (M)
14. Luka Modrić (M)
12. Adrien Rabiot (M)
33. Davide Bartesaghi (M)
18. Christopher Nkunku (F)
10. Rafael Leão (F)

Substitutes:

96. Lorenzo Torriani
1. Pietro Terracciano
35. Matteo Duțu
27. David Odogu
2. Pervis Estupiñán
24. Zachary Athekame
11. Christian Pulišić
8. Ruben Loftus-Cheek
30. Ardon Jashari
4. Samuel Ricci
38. Alex Castello
9. Niclas Füllkrug

Thanh Vinh