AS Roma vs Como: Prediction, Lineups, Kickoff Time | Serie A 2025/26

On: December 13, 2025 1:05 AM

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AS Roma vs Como — Match Preview

A fascinating clash awaits at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, 14 December 2025. AS Roma, currently 4th with 27 points, are battling immense fatigue after a midweek trip to Glasgow where they defeated Celtic 3–0. However, their domestic form has stuttered, with back-to-back defeats against Napoli and Cagliari. They face a Como side sitting impressively in 6th place (24 points). Cesc Fàbregas’ men saw their unbeaten run shattered in a 4–0 drubbing by Inter last week and will be eager to prove that result was just a blip in their European chase.

AS Roma vs Como — Match Info

Competition: Serie A (Matchday 15)
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome (Capacity: 70,634)
Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025
Kickoff: 20:45 CET | 19:45 GMT | 01:15 IST (Monday)
Referee: Ermanno Feliciani (ITA)

AS Roma vs Como — Match Stakes

AS Roma (4th — 27 pts):

Win → Stabilizes 4th place (30 pts); stops the Serie A losing streak
Draw → Keeps them ahead of Como but allows Milan/Napoli to pull away
Loss → Level on points with Como (27 pts); huge risk of dropping out of Champions League spots

Como (6th — 24 pts):

Win → Moves to 27 pts; levels with Roma and re-ignites top 4 dreams
Draw → A solid result away from home; keeps them in the European mix
Loss → Second straight defeat; momentum from early season risks fading

AS Roma vs Como — Team News

AS Roma:

Fatigue Concern: Played fewer than 72 hours ago in the Europa League.
Saelemaekers A. — Out (Ankle Surgery)
Mancini G. — Questionable (Muscle fatigue)
Dybala P. — Available (Likely to start after sub appearance vs Celtic)

Como:

Varane R. — Out (Knee Injury)
Baselli D. — Questionable (Thigh)
Sergi Roberto — Available (Key midfielder)
Cutrone P. — Available (Top Scorer)

AS Roma vs Como — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

AS Roma

12/12 — 3–0 vs Celtic (Europa League)
07/12 — 0–1 vs Cagliari (Serie A)
01/12 — 0–1 vs Napoli (Serie A)
27/11 — 2–1 vs Midtjylland (Europa League)
23/11 — 3–1 vs Cremonese (Serie A)

Como

06/12 — 0–4 vs Inter (Serie A)
29/11 — 2–0 vs Sassuolo (Serie A)
24/11 — 5–1 vs Torino (Serie A)
08/11 — 0–0 vs Cagliari (Serie A)
01/11 — 0–0 vs Napoli (Serie A)

AS Roma vs Como — Head-to-Head (Last 4 Meetings)

02/03/2025 — AS Roma 2–1 Como (Serie A)
15/12/2024 — Como 2–0 AS Roma (Serie A)
26/01/2003 — Como 2–0 AS Roma (Serie A)
07/11/2002 — AS Roma 2–1 Como (Serie A)

AS Roma vs Como — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)

AS Roma (3-4-2-1)

Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Celik, Kone, Paredes, Angelino; Dybala, Pellegrini; Dovbyk

Como (4-2-3-1)

Audero; Van der Brempt, Dossena, Kempf, Moreno; Perrone, Sergi Roberto; Strefezza, Paz, Fadera; Cutrone

AS Roma vs Como — Impact Bench

AS Roma: Soulé (Creative spark), Pisilli (Energy), Baldanzi (Dribbling)

Como: Belotti (Ex-Roma striker motivation), Engelhardt (Midfield control)

AS Roma vs Como — Tactical Analysis

AS Roma

Ivan Jurić will demand high intensity, but the legs might not be there. Roma rely heavily on Paulo Dybala finding pockets of space between the opposition midfield and defense. In recent league losses, they have struggled to break down low blocks (Cagliari/Napoli). Against Como, they must be wary of possession turnovers, as their wing-backs push high leaving the center-backs exposed.

Como

Cesc Fàbregas has instilled a brave, possession-based philosophy, but the 4–0 loss to Inter showed their naivety against elite transitions. Como will likely try to control the midfield through Nico Paz and Sergi Roberto. They will target Roma’s potential fatigue in the final 20 minutes, using the pace of Fadera and Strefezza to stretch the game.

AS Roma vs Como — Key Battles

Dovbyk vs Dossena — physical battle in the box
Dybala vs Perrone — creative genius vs defensive screen
Angelino vs Strefezza — battle for the flank
Mancini vs Cutrone — aggression vs movement

AS Roma vs Como — Spotlight Players

AS Roma — Paulo Dybala

The Argentine is the difference-maker. With Roma struggling for goals in Serie A (two consecutive blanks), La Joya needs to unlock the Como defense with his vision and set-piece magic.

Como — Nico Paz

The young talent has been a revelation in Serie A. His ability to drive with the ball and shoot from distance makes him Como’s biggest threat. He will look to exploit the space behind Roma’s midfield pivot.

AS Roma vs Como — Prediction

AS Roma 1–1 Como

Roma are undoubtedly the stronger side on paper, but the short recovery time after a trip to Scotland is a massive equalizer. Como have had a full week to prepare and rectify their errors against Inter. A tight, tactical draw seems the most logical outcome.