Verona - Como: Match Preview and Prediction

May 10, 2026 1:30 PM. Verona. Bentegodi
Serie A, Round 36

Where to watch: Megogo

Verona vs Como: Bookmakers' Odds

Verona

This week, the buzz around Verona has become one of the hottest topics in Italian football. On the one hand, the cold mathematics of confirmed relegation. On the other, the defiant 1-1 draw with Juventus at the Allianz Stadium on May 3. Verona took to the field already aware of their fate, but showed one of their best matches of the entire season.

Italian analysts sing the praises of Lorenzo Montipo. His heroics at the end of the game against Concheico and Egrović were dubbed "a wall built among the rubble of the season". Verona made a statement by snatching points from a powerful player at a time when they could not save their own skin, but it certainly ruined their opponents' plans. The defeat was sealed on 1 May, after Lecce's victory over Pisa. The club is doomed to failure due to a flawed approach: getting rid of key talent without providing reliable replacements. Deals such as the sale of Giovane in the winter have left the team critically understaffed. Even with a scouting network that has been digging up gems for years, everything has fallen apart this season. The publication calls this squad "Verona's weakest team in Serie A in the last seven years". Relegation aside, the focus is on players who are ready to stay in the top division, but not here. Apart from goalkeeper Montipiò, experts predict bright futures for Suslov and Beltran, calling them “top six caliber” talents who have simply outgrown the Verona system.

Verona exits the elite with a meager three wins in 35 matches, a clear indicator of instability, even if the result in Turin brought a fleeting sensation.

Reporters emphasize the difference in mentality: for Verona, the main thing is pride in this “match of honor”. However, for Como, this is a decisive match in the pursuit of Europe - they are in sixth place. Such dynamics indicate a cautious Verona, who will probably remain compact to avoid another heavy home defeat.

Como

Como was content with a goalless draw against Napoli, allowing Roma to overtake them in the standings. The media described it as a "clash of tactical minds", with Fabregas holding his own against Antonio Conte.

Como probably deserved the win. Lariani controlled possession, creating the better chances, but were met by a determined Napoli defence - Rahmani's clearance off the goal line was the deciding factor.

Local scribes attribute this to "bad luck" from Assan Diaw and Lucas da Cunha, who wasted early chances. Sky Sports highlights how Como effectively neutralised Napoli's forwards, leaving Hojlund and McTominay in the line of play.

The big news of the day? A broken nose for key midfielder Maxi Perrone has forced Cesc Fabregas to reconsider his midfield options.

Fabregas has confirmed that he could call up 16-year-old Italian U17 prospect Riccardo Cassano for the match against Verona. This is a direct reference to the press' complaints about the lack of local talent - the Italians have only played one minute this season. "He understands our style of play and if the opportunity arises, I will play him," Cesc said.

During his pre-match press conference, Fabregas revealed that he had analyzed Verona's draw with Juventus. He warned his team about their likely low-blocking, fast-paced counter-attacking style of play. "They have pride - no one likes to lose, even when the stakes are no longer available," he added.

Mergim Voivoda and Sergi Roberto returned to the lineup. They may not start, but their availability gives Fabregas some tactical flexibility on the bench.

Verona vs. Como: Predicted Lineups

Verona - Como: author's prediction

Como must win their last three matches and expect their opponents to fail. Without these victories, any hopes for the Champions League will evaporate. I support Fabregas' team.