Pisa vs Como — Match Preview
A Tuscan evening awaits at the Arena Garibaldi on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, as rock-bottom Pisa host high-flying Como. The hosts are enduring a nightmare return to the top flight, sitting 20th with just 12 points and only one win all season. However, they showed resilience in their last outing, earning a hard-fought 1–1 draw away at Genoa. In stark contrast, Cesc Fà bregas’ Como are the season’s surprise package. Sitting 6th with 30 points, they are firmly in the hunt for European football and arrive in Pisa on the back of two impressive victories (3–0 vs Lecce, 1–0 vs Udinese).
Pisa vs Como — Match Info
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 19)
- Venue: Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani, Pisa (Capacity: 14,869)
- Date: Wednesday, 7 January 2026
- Kickoff: 18:30 CET | 17:30 GMT | 12:30 ET
- Referee: TBC (AIA Appointment)
Pisa vs Como — Match Stakes
Pisa (20th — 12 pts):
- Win → Moves to 15 pts; closes the gap to safety and provides a massive psychological boost.
- Draw → Extends the unbeaten mini-run to two games but leaves them anchored to the bottom.
- Loss → The gap to 17th place likely widens; relegation fears deepen significantly.
Como (6th — 30 pts):
- Win → Moves to 33 pts; cements their Europa League spot and keeps pressure on the Top 4.
- Draw → A decent point on the road, but a missed chance against the league’s bottom side.
- Loss → Momentum check; allows teams like Atalanta or Lazio to leapfrog them.
Pisa vs Como — Team News
Pisa:
- Akinsanmiro E. — Out (International Duty – Nigeria)
- Vural I. — Out (Knee Injury)
- Lusuardi M. — Out (Inactive)
- Defensive Shuffle: With a leaky defense (-12 GD), Filippo Inzaghi may rely on the experience of Antonio Caracciolo to organize the back three.
Como:
- Cuadrado J. — Out (Thigh Injury – Veteran Presence Missing)
- Stengs C. — Out (Thigh Injury – Creative Blow)
- Goldaniga E. — Out (Heel Injury)
- Diao A. — Out (Thigh Injury)
- Morata A. — Out (Injury – Star Striker Missing)
- Albiol R. — Questionable (Injury)
- Addai J. — Out (Thigh Injury)
- Tactical Note: Despite the injuries, Nico Paz and Nico Perrone have been revelations in midfield, controlling the tempo perfectly in recent weeks.
Pisa vs Como — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Pisa
- 03/01 — 1–1 vs Genoa (Serie A)
- 28/12 — 0–2 vs Juventus (Serie A)
- 21/12 — 2–2 vs Cagliari (Serie A)
- 13/12 — 0–1 vs Lecce (Serie A)
- 08/12 — 0–1 vs Parma (Serie A)
Como
- 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)
- 06/12 — 0–4 vs Inter (Serie A)
- 29/11 — 2–0 vs Sassuolo (Serie A)
Pisa vs Como — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 16/03/2024 — Como 3–1 Pisa (Serie B)
- 04/11/2023 — Pisa 1–1 Como (Serie B)
- 05/08/2023 — Como 1–1 Pisa (Friendly)
- 21/01/2023 — Como 2–2 Pisa (Serie B)
- 22/08/2022 — Pisa 2–2 Como (Serie B)
Pisa vs Como — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Pisa (3-4-2-1)
Semper; Canestrelli, Caracciolo, G. Bonfanti; Leris, Toure, Hojholt, Angori; Aebischer, Moreo; Meister
Como (4-2-3-1)
Butez; Van der Brempt, Ramon, Kempf, Moreno; Perrone, Vojvoda; Rodriguez, Paz, Da Cunha; Douvikas
Pisa vs Como — Impact Bench
Pisa: Tramoni (Pace), Mlakar (Forward option)
Como: Belotti (If fit/available), Strefezza (Dribbling ability)
Pisa vs Como — Tactical Analysis
Pisa
The hosts struggle to score (13 goals in 18 games). Against Como’s possession-heavy style, Pisa will likely sit in a low block and look to hit long balls to Stefano Moreo or use the set-piece delivery of Michel Aebischer. They must stop Nico Paz from finding space between the lines.
Como
Como play stylish, progressive football. Even without Morata and Stengs, they have weapons. Tasos Douvikas has stepped up as the main goal threat, supported by the brilliance of Nico Paz. They will dominate the ball and look to overload Pisa’s wing-backs. Their defense has kept two straight clean sheets, suggesting they have fixed their earlier leakiness.
Pisa vs Como — Key Battles
- Douvikas vs Canestrelli — Como’s in-form striker vs Pisa’s young defender.
- Paz vs Toure — Battle for the #10 space; Toure must track Paz tightly.
- Moreno vs Leris — A classic wing-back duel on the flank.
- Semper vs The Bombardment — Pisa’s GK faces a team averaging 1.5 goals per game.
Pisa vs Como — Spotlight Players
Pisa — Adrian Semper
The Croatian goalkeeper is the busiest man in Tuscany. If Pisa are to get anything from this game, Semper needs to make 4-5 world-class saves.
Como — Nico Paz
The former Real Madrid talent is the heartbeat of this Como side. His vision, dribbling, and ability to unlock defenses make him the most dangerous player on the pitch.
Pisa vs Como — Prediction
Pisa 0–2 Como
Pisa are fighting hard, but the gulf in quality and confidence is too wide. Como are chasing Europe and have found a defensive rhythm (two clean sheets in a row). Expect the visitors to control the game and Douvikas or Paz to provide the decisive moments.
Pisa vs Como — Betting Insights
- Como to Win — High Value (6th vs 20th).
- Under 2.5 Goals — Possible (Pisa struggle to score).
- Nico Paz to Score or Assist — Likely.
Pisa vs Como — Where to Watch
- Italy: DAZN
- USA: Paramount+
- UK: TNT Sports
Pisa vs Como — FAQs
Q: When is the Pisa vs Como match?
A: The match kicks off on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, at 18:30 CET.
Q: Is Alvaro Morata playing for Como?
A: No. He is listed as injured and will not play.
Q: Who is favored?
A: Como are clear favorites given their 6th place standing compared to Pisa’s 20th.
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