Como vs AC Milan — Match Preview
A fascinating Lombardy derby awaits at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Thursday, 15 January 2026, as high-flying Como host title-chasers AC Milan. Cesc Fàbregas’ Como side have been the revelation of the season, sitting 6th with 34 points and unbeaten in their last four matches. They enter this clash confident after a hard-fought 1–1 draw with Bologna.
AC Milan, currently 2nd with 40 points, are in the thick of the Scudetto race but have stuttered recently, drawing back-to-back games against Genoa and Fiorentina. The Rossoneri will be desperate to return to winning ways, but they face a Como side that has turned their home ground into a fortress. With former Real Madrid teammates Nico Paz (Como) and Luka Modric (Milan) facing off in midfield, the technical quality on display will be elite.
Como vs AC Milan — Match Info
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 20)
- Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como (Capacity: 13,602)
- Date: Thursday, 15 January 2026
- Kickoff: 20:45 CET | 19:45 GMT | 14:45 ET
- Referee: Marco Guida (ITA)
Como vs AC Milan — Match Stakes
Como (6th — 34 pts):
- Win → Moves to 37 pts; cements their European spot and closes the gap to the top 4.
- Draw → Extends unbeaten run to 5 games; a statement result against a title contender.
- Loss → Could drop to 7th/8th depending on other results; ends their impressive momentum.
AC Milan (2nd — 40 pts):
- Win → Moves to 43 pts; keeps pressure on the league leaders (Inter/Napoli) and snaps a two-game draw streak.
- Draw → Three draws in a row would be a crisis for their title ambitions.
- Loss → A major blow; risks falling further behind in the Scudetto race.
Como vs AC Milan — Team News
Como:
- Morata A. — Out (Thigh Injury – Misses reunion with parent club)
- Addai J. — Out (Thigh Injury)
- Diao A. — Out (Thigh Injury)
- Goldaniga E. — Out (Heel Injury)
- Lineup Note: With Morata out, the Greek striker Anastasios Douvikas leads the line, supported by the creativity of Nico Paz and Sergi Roberto.
AC Milan:
- Gimenez S. — Out (Ankle Injury – Top Scorer Missing)
- Pavlovic S. — Questionable (Injury – De Winter likely to start)
- Midfield Mastery: The veteran trio of Modric, Loftus-Cheek, and Rabiot is expected to control the tempo.
- Attack: With Gimenez out, Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leão must provide the goals, likely with Pulisic drifting centrally or Leão playing as a makeshift forward.
Como vs AC Milan — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Como
- 10/01 — 1–1 vs Bologna (Serie A)
- 06/01 — 3–0 vs Pisa (Serie A)
- 03/01 — 1–0 vs Udinese (Serie A)
- 27/12 — 3–0 vs Lecce (Serie A)
- 16/12 — 0–1 vs AS Roma (Serie A)
AC Milan
- 11/01 — 1–1 vs Fiorentina (Serie A)
- 09/01 — 1–1 vs Genoa (Serie A)
- 03/01 — 1–0 vs Cagliari (Serie A)
- 28/12 — 3–0 vs Verona (Serie A)
- 19/12 — 0–2 vs Napoli (Supercoppa)
Como vs AC Milan — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 15/03/2025 — AC Milan 2–1 Como (Serie A)
- 14/01/2025 — Como 1–2 AC Milan (Serie A)
- 01/09/2011 — Como 1–2 AC Milan (Friendly)
- 03/05/2003 — AC Milan 2–0 Como (Serie A)
- 15/12/2002 — Como 1–2 AC Milan (Serie A)
Como vs AC Milan — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Como (4-2-3-1)
Butez; Van der Brempt, Kempf, Ramon, Moreno; Perrone, Vojvoda; Da Cunha, Paz, Rodriguez; Douvikas
AC Milan (4-3-3)
Maignan; Saelemaekers, Tomori, De Winter, Bartesaghi; Loftus-Cheek, Modric, Rabiot; Pulisic, Leão, Estupinan (Advanced Role/Winger)
Como vs AC Milan — Impact Bench
Como: Belotti (Experience if fit/available), Strefezza (Impact winger)
AC Milan: Chukwueze (Pace vs tired legs), Okafor (Goal threat)
Como vs AC Milan — Tactical Analysis
Como
Cesc Fàbregas has Como playing beautiful, possession-based football. Nico Paz is the conductor, drifting between lines to link play. Without Alvaro Morata, they lose a reference point, so expect more intricate ground passing into Douvikas. They will target Milan’s young left-back Davide Bartesaghi, looking to overload that flank with Van der Brempt and Da Cunha.
AC Milan
Paulo Fonseca (or current boss) needs to solve the “draw problem.” Without Santi Gimenez, Milan lack a killer instinct in the box. They will rely on Rafael Leão’s individual brilliance to break open Como’s organized defense. Luka Modric’s control will be vital to stop Como’s midfield (Perrone/Paz) from dictating the game.
Como vs AC Milan — Key Battles
- Nico Paz vs Luka Modric — The apprentice vs the master. A battle of pure technical class.
- Leão vs Van der Brempt — Can Como’s right-back stop the most dangerous winger in the league?
- Douvikas vs Tomori — Physical battle; Tomori’s speed vs Douvikas’s movement.
- Maignan vs Butez — Both keepers have been excellent; Maignan often saves points for Milan.
Como vs AC Milan — Spotlight Players
Como — Nico Paz
The former Real Madrid talent has been a revelation. Against a team like Milan, this is his stage to show he belongs at the elite level.
AC Milan — Rafael Leão
With the main striker out, Leão has to be the main man. He needs to stop drifting out of games and provide the clinical edge Milan has been missing in their recent draws.
Como vs AC Milan — Prediction
Como 1–1 AC Milan
Como are incredibly tough to beat at home (only 3 losses all season). Milan are struggling to finish chances without Gimenez. While Milan has more quality on paper, Como’s momentum and tactical discipline under Fàbregas should be enough to earn them a point in a stylish, tactical draw.
Como vs AC Milan — Betting Insights
Double Chance: Como or Draw (Value Bet).
Both Teams to Score: YES.
Nico Paz 1+ Shot on Target: Likely.
Como vs AC Milan — Where to Watch
- Italy: DAZN
- USA: Paramount+
- UK: TNT Sports
Como vs AC Milan — FAQs
Q: When is the Como vs AC Milan match?
A: The match kicks off on Thursday, 15 January 2026, at 20:45 CET.
Q: Is Alvaro Morata playing?
A: No. He is out with a thigh injury (and would likely be ineligible/conflicted against his parent club anyway).
Q: Is Santi Gimenez playing?
A: No. The Milan striker is out with an ankle injury.
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