Serie A 2025-2026: Como-Napoli, the likely lineups

At the “Sinigaglia” the spotlight is turned on the big match of this thirty-fifth day of Serie A: Como and Napoli face each other at 6 p.m. in a match that promises spectacle. The Larians, after the missteps against Inter and Sassuolo, have regained their smile in the last round thanks to the net 2-0 accrued in the Marassi away match against Genoa; a fundamental victory that relaunches the Biancoblù in the race towards a place in the Champions League, with Juventus now just three lengths away.

Now that the Scudetto dream has faded, the partenopei are also aiming to secure qualification for the tournament that awards the Cup with the big ears as soon as possible. The mathematical goal could be reached as early as this round: the Azzurri would need a success against Como, then hoping for a Roma misstep in Sunday’s match against Fiorentina.

For this decisive challenge, Fabregas confirms the proven 4-2-3-1. Between the posts trust Butez, while the defensive quartet sees Smolcic and Valle act on the side lanes, with the solidity of the Ramon-Diego Carlos pair guarding the penalty area. The keys to the midfield are entrusted to the Da Cunha-Perrone duo. Behind the lone point, the battering ram Douvikas, will act the refined trio composed of Diao, Nico Paz and Baturina.

Conte relies on his 3-4-2-1. Protecting the posts is Milinkovic-Savic, assisted by a defensive trio of Olivera, Rrahmani and Buongiorno. On the flanks, Politano and Gutierrez are called upon to do the double job of pushing and folding, while the heart of the midfield is entrusted to the Lobotka-McTominay pair. The offensive terminal will be Hojlund, supported by the quality of De Bruyne and Alisson Santos.

Probable formations

COMO (4-2-3-1): Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, Diego Carlos, Valle; Da Cunha, Perrone; Diao, Nico Paz, Baturina; Douvikas. All. Fabregas.

NAPOLI (3-4-2-1): Milinkovic-Savic; Olivera, Rrahmani, Buongiorno; Politano, Lobotka, McTominay, Gutierrez; De Bruyne, Alisson Santos; Hojlund. All. Conte.