Serie A 2025-2026: Como v Roma, the likely lineups

Fight with European weight at the Sinigaglia between Como and Roma. The two teams arrive at the appointment paired in the standings and aiming to take fourth place alone, a crucial step in the race for the next Champions League. Como is experiencing an exciting moment: the Larians come from three consecutive victories and continue to dream big day after day. Different but equally delicate situation for Roma, engaged on two fronts.

In addition to the chase for fourth place in the league, the Giallorossi are in fact also expected to play in the Europa League round of 16 return match against Bologna, scheduled for Thursday at the Olimpico after the 1-1 draw at the Dall’Ara. There are a total of 30 previous meetings between the two teams: the balance favors Roma with 16 victories, while Como has won on 6 occasions and there have been 8 draws. In the first match (Week 15), the decider was Wesley’s goal for a 1-0 Giallorossi lead.

Fabregas still has some doubts about the condition of Perrone, who is not at his best but still close to confirmation in midfield. Forward Douvikas will act as an offensive reference with support from Vojvoda, Nico Paz and Jesus Rodriguez. In defense Kempf is favored over Diego Carlos.

Gasperini will instead have to do without the disqualified Ndicka, but will find Hermoso again. Optimism also filters through for Koné, who was absent in the Europa League match in Bologna due to a muscle strain. Dybala and Soulé remain unavailable, while in attack Cristante and Pellegrini should act behind Malen, with Svilar confirmed between the posts.

Probable lineups

Como (4-2-3-1): Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, Kempf, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Vojvoda, Nico Paz, Jesus Rodriguez; Douvikas. Coach: Fabregas.

Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Hermoso; Rensch, Pisilli, Koné, Wesley; Cristante, Pellegrini; Malen. Coach: Gasperini.