Serie A Regular Season - 9
Como 3 - 1 FT Hellas Verona
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' A. Douvikas (A. Valle)
S. Serdar 25'
Rafik Belghali 39'
HT
54' ↓ A. Diao ↑J. Rodriguez
55' Nico Paz
Victor Nelsson 60'
62' S. Posch (M. Caqueret)
↓ N. Valentini ↑D. Bradaric 68'
↓ S. Serdar ↑C. Niasse 68'
↓ R. Gagliardini ↑A. Sarr 75'
78' ↓ S. Posch ↑M. O. Kempf
78' ↓ N. Kuhn ↑M. Vojvoda
↓ M. Frese ↑D. Mosquera 87'
89' ↓ A. Douvikas ↑A. Morata
90' ↓ M. Caqueret ↑I. Smolcic
90' M. Vojvoda (J. Rodriguez)
Gift Orban 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Como
Goalkeepers
J. Butez 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
S. Posch 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
J. Ramon 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Diego Carlos
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
A. Valle 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
L. Da Cunha 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
81
Passes
2
Duels
M. Caqueret
MAGNET
111
Activity
111
Activity
91
Passes
20
Duels
N. Kuhn 
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
78
Entry
N. Paz
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
48
Passes
20
Duels
A. Diao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Forwards
A. Douvikas
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
M. Vigorito 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Cavlina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. O. Kempf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Goldaniga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Smolcic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Van der Brempt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Vojvoda 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
M. Baturina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Perrone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Morata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rodriguez 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
36
Minutes
6.6
Rating
J. Addai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cerri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Le Borgne
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Verona
Goalkeepers
L. Montipo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Bella-Kotchap
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Nelsson 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
N. Valentini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Midfielders
R. Belghali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Serdar 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.9
Rating
Yes
Captain
R. Gagliardini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
A. Bernede
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Frese
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
S. Perilli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Toniolo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Bradaric
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
T. Slotsager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ebosse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Cham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Santiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Harroui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Niasse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ajayi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/05/2025 | Verona | 1 - 1 | Como | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 29/09/2024 | Como | 3 - 2 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia |
Como Win
Hellas Verona Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -9
P: 9 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lake Como Calm: Clinical Finishing Sinks Verona
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. This result propels Como further into the European conversation while leaving Verona adrift in a desperate relegation battle.
Early Fireworks at the Sinigaglia
The match ignited instantly at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia as the hosts sought to impose their authority from the opening whistle. It took only nine minutes for Como to find the breakthrough, as A. Valle delivered a pinpoint ball for Anastasios Douvikas to clinicaly slot home. However, Verona, fighting for their top-flight lives, refused to buckle early. In the 25th minute, S. Serdar found space to fire home an equalizer, briefly restoring a sense of Balance to the proceedings. An Intensity rating of 11.3 reflected a frantic first half where 28 combined shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, with goalkeepers on both sides forced into making nine vital saves to keep the scoreline tight.
Caqueret Pulls the Strings
After the interval, the tactical superiority of the home side became undeniable. Como dominated possession with a staggering 71% share, effectively starving Verona of the ball and pinning them deep in their own half. The creative influence of Maxence Caqueret proved decisive; his vision unlocked the defense in the 62nd minute, providing the assist for S. Posch to restore Como’s lead. With the Stakes mounting for a Verona side desperate to escape the bottom three, the visitors struggled to regain any meaningful territory. Every time they attempted to venture forward, they were met by a composed Como midfield that recycled possession with 88% passing accuracy, maintaining a stranglehold on the match tempo.
Super-Subs Seal the Points
As the clock ticked toward full-time, Como’s depth proved to be the final nail in Verona's coffin. The introduction of J. Rodriguez added fresh energy to the flanks, and his impact was immediate. In the 90th minute, Rodriguez turned provider for fellow substitute Mërgim Vojvoda, who finished emphatically to make it 3-1. There was to be no Upset Factor in the closing stages as the home side saw out the victory with professional ease. The win moves Como into the top five, while Verona’s winless run continues, leaving them 18th in the standings. For the visitors, the lack of clinical edge despite 13 shots highlights the uphill struggle they face in this season's relegation battle.
Key Questions
How did Anastasios Douvikas change the game?
Douvikas set the tone by scoring the opening goal in the 9th minute, forcing Verona to chase the game and allowing Como to dictate the tempo.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival Stakes vs European Dreams at the Sinigaglia
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. A classic mismatch where Como’s clinical efficiency meets Verona’s desperate struggle to avoid the drop.
The Setup
On October 29, 2025, the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia becomes the backdrop for a critical relegation battle narrative—at least for the visitors. While Como sits comfortably in 6th place with a Form rating of 4.1, Verona is gasping for air at the bottom of the table. The Stakes are polarized: Como is chasing a historic European qualification, while Verona’s 20th-place standing makes every match a "must-win" to maintain their top-flight status. The Balance score of 2.7 highlights the significant gap in quality between these two rosters this season.
Key Battle
With no specific individual match-ups highlighted, the tactical focus shifts to a unit-vs-unit struggle. Como’s expansive attacking midfield will look to exploit the lateral spaces against a Verona backline that has been consistently breached, conceding 41 goals in 24 games. Verona's only hope lies in a disciplined low block and the shot-stopping ability of Lorenzo Montipò, who will likely face a barrage of shots from a confident home side featuring several high-quality Stars.
Our Prediction
Everything points to a controlled home victory. Nico Paz is in the form of his life and should dictate the tempo of the match from the first whistle. Verona’s poor away form (DLLDL) suggests they lack the confidence to overturn the odds here. Expect a professional 2-0 victory for Como, as they dominate the ball and strike early to deflate any visitor resistance, leaving Giovane and the Verona attack isolated.