Cremonese vs Como: Prediction and Match Preview

May 24, 2026 21:45. Cremona
Serie A, Round 38

Where to watch: Megogo

Cremonese vs Como: bookmakers' odds

Cremonese

For Cremonese, the game against Como is the match of the year. Beating the team from Como is like conquering Everest. We faced an incredibly strong opponent, but we must persevere to survive. It will be a competition where one mistake means relegation, - said Marco Giampaolo.

The coach spent the week deliberately easing the pressure on his players, transferring the status of favorites to Como. The coaching staff sought to channel the energy of the outsiders into real anger on the pitch. Local media in Cremona reported that the closed-door training session at the Giovanni Arvedi sports centre focused on Como arriving looking to win and likely opening up, creating opportunities for the Cremonese.

Sky Sport Italia noted that Giampaolo had trained the team to play a deep 3-5-2 formation. The training session focused on clearly controlling the overloads on Cesc Fabregas' flanks.

Reports have confirmed a starting partnership between Federico Bonazzoli and the legendary Jamie Vardy. Italian journalists have highlighted the plan: withstand Como's early pressure and then exploit Vardy's knack for finding space behind Fabregas' high defence, particularly by attacking youngster Jacobo Ramon.

Como

The drama in Serie A has reached its climax. Cesc Fabregas's team is on the verge of a historic final, but the latest twist reads like a thriller.

Como can qualify for the Champions League by beating Cremonese, provided that Roma drops points in Verona or Milan loses to Cagliari.

The situation is complicated by the fact that Juventus will play Torino in the Derby della Mole and have the same 68 points. Even if the leaders of the contenders stumble, Como should have the advantage in the tie-breaks (currently goal difference +33 to Juventus' +27).

We are dealing with our most important game, the decisive game of the season. As Giampaolo says, it is cruel that both sides need a win. Calling the loser a loser seems unfair. This promises to be a stunning match with high stakes. Fewer mistakes and sharper ideas will decide everything.

Champions League? Faith is the last thing you give up. If we give up, we'd better go on holiday now, do two-way training and give Cremonese a lifeline. That would betray everything we've built and what our fans expect. We fight until the end. We win and we're in the Champions League. But winning requires outstanding play.

I want to play in the Champions League. We have a great chance: every statistic says we deserve to be in the top four. I've seen a lot in this game and the only answer now is to fight until the final whistle.

Nico Paz? If he's even five percent fit, he's playing. Just kidding. I wanted to scare Scaloni before the World Cup. Seriously, we need everyone 100 percent. Nico is not fully fit yet, although he's been training on his own and is feeling a little better. He takes great care of his body, and in football, miracles sometimes happen between physiotherapy sessions. We'll see on match day, said Fabregas.

Cremonese vs Como: Predicted Lineups

Cremonese vs Como: author's prediction

Como will be without Nico Paz and without their fans, so the visitors will face additional obstacles. This creates free space for Cremonese. I would risk both teams scoring.