Two relegation-battling sides meet at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Saturday as Como host Monza in Serie A. Both sides are in the relegation zone, with the hosts in 18th place and Monza 19th.
Following an absence of 21 years, Como returned to the top flight this summer but have won just twice all campaign: a 3-2 win at Atalanta followed by an identical home victory over Hellas Verona a few days later.
It has been seven outings since their last win, while their most recent clash was a 2-0 loss against Fiorentina on Sunday. Head coach, Barcelona legend Cesc Fabregas, hasn't been able to steer the ship towards stable waters yet, and things are getting heated for him now.
Luckily for Como, Monza are in the same boat. The Biancorossi have collected nine points, while their only positive result of the campaign is a 3-0 vanquish of Verona last month.
However, if they have to survive Serie A for another year, it's imperative for the Lombardy outfit to start picking up wins soon.
Como vs Monza Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 72 clashes between the two sides, with Como winning 25 and losing 22.
- They have drawn twice in their last eight encounters.
- Having beaten Monza in their last game, Como are looking to win consecutively in the fixture for the first time since 2009.
- Como are winless in seven games and Monza in five.
- The Biancoblu haven't scored in three of their last five top-flight matches.
Como vs Monza Prediction
It's a clash of two struggling teams in the bottom rungs of the Serie A table, having endured treacherous campaigns. Both are languishing in the relegation zone right now, but with the season not even halfway through, the alarm bells haven't gone off yet.
Prediction: Como 1-1 Monza
Como vs Monza Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes