Como vs Sassuolo
Como's Douvikas double secures solid win
Two second-half strikes from T. Douvikas hand Como a deserved 2-0 victory over Sassuolo.
Como claimed a confident 2-0 win against Sassuolo in Serie A, thanks to a brace from T. Douvikas shortly after the break. His goals at 49 and 60 minutes settled the contest comfortably. Fipster's high-confidence prediction for a home win with this exact scoreline proved spot on, marking a well-judged call.
Outcome probability
As the Serie A regular season unfolds, Como and Sassuolo prepare to face off in the eighth round. Both teams have shown mixed form, but Como's recent performances and league standing suggest they have the edge in this encounter.
Match factors
Como's attack weakened by confirmed absences
Como misses key attackers M. Kean and Assane Diao (out), reducing scoring options
Sassuolo's Vasilije Adžić leads scoring threat
Adžić has 3 goals in 6 games, showing strong finishing form for Sassuolo
Como's defensive midfielders excel in tackling
N. Paz and Jacobo Ramón Naveros have tackling rates well above league average, aiding defense
Sassuolo maintains scoring streak despite defensive struggles
Sassuolo has scored in last 5 matches but also conceded in all, indicating open games
The context
Como currently sit 8th in the league with 11 points from 6 games, outperforming Sassuolo who are 12th with 8 points from 7 matches. Historically, Como have had the upper hand in their head-to-head meetings, winning two of the three encounters and netting six goals compared to Sassuolo's two.
Key insights
Vasilije Adžić
Sassuolo
Adžić leads Sassuolo's scoring with 3 goals in 6 games, posing a consistent threat.
Serie A 26/273 goals in 6 appearances
Cas Odenthal
Como
Odenthal is a notable aerial threat with 2 goals in just 3 appearances, useful on set pieces.
Serie A 26/272 goals in 3 appearances
Darryl Bakola
Sassuolo
Bakola combines defensive grit with creativity, leading Sassuolo with 2 assists and 3.17 tackles per game.
Serie A 26/272 assists and 3.17 tackles per game in 6 appearances
Analysis
Como's superior goal difference of +3 compared to Sassuolo's -2 and their higher points-per-game ratio (1.83 vs 1.14) underline their stronger league form. Sassuolo's attacking threat is led by Vasilije Adžić, who has scored three goals in six games, but Como's defensive midfielders, notably N. Paz and Jacobo Ramón Naveros, excel in tackling and could stifle Sassuolo's advances. However, Como will miss key attackers M. Kean and Assane Diao, which slightly dampens their offensive options.
Key facts
- 1.Como have won 2 of 3 head-to-head matches against Sassuolo.
- 2.Como are ranked 8th with 11 points from 6 games.
- 3.Sassuolo are ranked 12th with 8 points from 7 games.
- 4.Como have a better goal difference (+3) than Sassuolo (-2).
- 5.Como have a higher points-per-game (1.83) than Sassuolo (1.14).
Prediction
The prediction sees Como taking a 1-0 lead into halftime and doubling their advantage by fulltime to win 2-0. The match is expected to be competitive but ultimately controlled by Como, who are likely to keep a clean sheet and secure all three points.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Como
No standout top scorers flagged for Como
Away — Sassuolo
The verdict
In summary, Como's current form, head-to-head record, and tactical strengths position them well to claim a 2-0 victory over Sassuolo. Sassuolo's scoring streak may continue, but their defensive vulnerabilities and Como's midfield resilience are expected to be decisive factors.
Prediction generated 18 Oct 2026, 15:04 UTC · Fipster Model v1.165
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Baturina
Kambwala Ndengushi
Ricci
Douvikas
Assist: Caqueret
Douvikas
Assist: Kaiki
Matić
Domínguez
Obrador
Berardi
Yellow Card
Couto
Yellow Card
Couto
Berardi
Adžić
Van der Brempt
Yellow Card
da Cunha
Milla
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
Como
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1J. ButezG
- 2M. KempfD
- 5M. PerroneM
- 7L. da CunhaM
- 8M. CaqueretM
- 9T. DouvikasF
- 16KaikiD
- 20M. BaturinaM
- 21S. RicciM
- 27Yan CoutoD
- 53Willy Kambwala NdengushiD
Substitutes
- 3Álex ValleD
- 4Jacobo Ramón NaverosD
- 6Luis MillaM
- 10N. PazM
- 13A. DossenaD
- 15A. LahdoM
- 18E. GoldanigaD
- 22M. VigoritoG
- 28I. SmolčićD
- 42J. AddaiF
- 97Robert SánchezG
Sassuolo
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5Fali CandéD
- 9K. BowieF
- 10D. BerardiM
- 15D. Ćaleta-CarD
- 17Vasilije AdžićM
- 18N. MatićM
- 20I. Van der BremptD
- 25B. DomínguezM
- 33Rafael ObradorD
- 50D. BakolaM
- 80S. TuratiG
Substitutes
- 3J. DoigD
- 6S. WalukiewiczD
- 7C. VolpatoM
- 8A. GhionM
- 12G. SatalinoG
- 19L. SkjellerupF
- 26C. OdenthalD
- 35L. LipaniM
- 42K. ThorstvedtM
- 45A. LaurientéF
- 46S. CinquegranoM
- 49A. MurićG
- 55I. SulemanaM
- 77N. PieriniF
- 94S. EspositoF
Como
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Douvikas | F | 90 | 9.0 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — |
| Kaiki | D | 90 | 7.8 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| M. Caqueret | M | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1/2 |
| M. Perrone | M | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| M. Kempf | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jacobo Ramón Naveros | D | 44 | 7.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Willy Kambwala Ndengushi | D | 46 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Smolčić | D | 23 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| M. Baturina | M | 46 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Yan Couto | D | 67 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| S. Ricci | M | 46 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luis Milla | M | 44 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| J. Addai | F | 44 | 6.8 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| A. Lahdo | M | 1 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Butez | G | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. da Cunha | M | 89 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Álex Valle | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Paz | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Robert Sánchez | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Goldaniga | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Vigorito | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Dossena | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Sassuolo
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Ćaleta-Car | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| S. Turati | G | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fali Candé | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rafael Obrador | D | 62 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/5 |
| K. Bowie | F | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| D. Bakola | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Vasilije Adžić | M | 86 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| B. Domínguez | M | 62 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| J. Doig | D | 28 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Esposito | F | 4 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Matić | M | 62 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| A. Laurienté | F | 28 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| C. Volpato | M | 16 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| L. Lipani | M | 28 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Van der Brempt | D | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| D. Berardi | M | 74 | 5.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| A. Murić | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Sulemana | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Cinquegrano | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Skjellerup | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Odenthal | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Ghion | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Walukiewicz | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Thorstvedt | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Pierini | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Satalino | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Como vs Sassuolo?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Como to win against Sassuolo.
- What score did Fipster predict for Como vs Sassuolo?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Como 2–0 Sassuolo.
- What were the win probabilities for Como vs Sassuolo?
- Fipster's model gave Como a 72% chance of winning, Sassuolo a 14% chance, and a 14% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 72% confidence — a high-confidence call.