Serie A Regular Season - 21
Lazio 0 - 3 FT Como
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Baturina (A. Valle) 2'
21' Mattia Zaccagni
Ivan Smolčić 22'
N. Paz (M. Caqueret) 24'
Maxence Caqueret 32'
44' Danilo Cataldi
HT
↓ I. Smolcic ↑S. Posch 46'
N. Paz (M. Baturina) 49'
53' ↓ D. Cataldi ↑N. Rovella
53' ↓ P. Ratkov ↑T. Noslin
53' ↓ M. Cancellieri ↑G. Isaksen
58' Luca Pellegrini
64' ↓ L. Pellegrini ↑M. Lazzari
↓ M. Caqueret ↑S. Roberto 65'
↓ M. Baturina ↑M. Vojvoda 74'
Stefan Posch 75'
↓ N. Paz ↑A. Douvikas 81'
↓ J. Rodriguez ↑N. Kuhn 81'
85' ↓ K. Taylor ↑F. Dele-Bashiru
Álex Valle 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lazio
Goalkeepers
I. Provedel 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
3
Saves
6.9
Rating
Defenders
A. Marusic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Gila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Romagnoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Pellegrini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Midfielders
R. Belahyane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Cataldi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
K. Taylor 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Forwards
M. Cancellieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
P. Ratkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
M. Zaccagni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
C. Mandas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Furlanetto
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Tavares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Hysaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Provstgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Rovella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Dele-Bashiru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Lazzari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Farcomeni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Noslin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Isaksen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Como
Goalkeepers
J. Butez 
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
60
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
I. Smolcic
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
J. Ramon
MAGNET
115
Activity
115
Activity
110
Passes
5
Duels
Diego Carlos
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
94
Passes
2
Duels
A. Valle 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
M. Perrone
MAGNET
111
Activity
111
Activity
102
Passes
9
Duels
L. Da Cunha
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
76
Passes
4
Duels
M. Caqueret 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
J. Rodriguez 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
N. Paz 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9.2
Rating
Forwards
M. Baturina 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
N. Tornqvist
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Vigorito
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. O. Kempf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Dossena
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
S. Posch
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Vojvoda
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
I. Van der Brempt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Roberto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Le Borgne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Douvikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Kuhn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cerri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/08/2025 | Como | 2 - 0 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia |
| 10/01/2025 | Lazio | 1 - 1 | Como | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 31/10/2024 | Como | 1 - 5 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia |
Lazio Win
Como Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +27
P: 21 GD: +18
P: 21 GD: +14
P: 21 GD: +14
P: 21 GD: +15
P: 21 GD: +15
P: 21 GD: +6
P: 21 GD: +6
P: 21 GD: +2
P: 21 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -13
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -7
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 21 GD: -16
P: 21 GD: -15
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
Lariani Masterclass: Como Silence the Olimpico
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 54/100. An clinical exhibition of possession football that sees Como leapfrog their hosts in the European race with an emphatic statement victory.
Opening Act: A Lightning Start
The Stadio Olimpico was stunned into silence within just two minutes of the first whistle. Como ignored the weight of history, attacking with a terrifying Intensity that yielded an immediate breakthrough. Martin Baturina found the net after being released by Alex Valle, capitalizing on a static Lazio defense. The visitors dominated possession with a staggering 66%, dictating the tempo as if they were the home side. Lazio, led by Zaccagni, struggled to find any tactical Balance, frequently finding themselves chasing shadows as the visitors pinged the ball across the turf with 93% passing accuracy.
The Pivot: VAR and the Paz Factor
The match swung decisively in the visitors' favor during a chaotic ten-minute spell in the first half. Nico Paz doubled the lead in the 24th minute, finishing a slick move involving Maxence Caqueret. The frustration for the home support peaked in the 32nd minute when a controversial VAR review confirmed a penalty decision against the hosts. While the Upset Factor might have seemed high pre-match, the sheer gulf in quality on display suggested otherwise. Lazio's backline was repeatedly pulled out of position, unable to cope with the fluid movement and tactical discipline instilled by the visitors' coaching staff.
Resolution: Clinical Closure
Any hopes of a Roman comeback were extinguished moments after the interval. In the 49th minute, Nico Paz completed his brace, assisted by the ever-dangerous Martin Baturina, to make it 3-0. With the Stakes of the European spots looming large, Como professionalized the remaining time, restricting Lazio to speculative efforts. When the hosts did break through, they found Jean Butez in inspired form, with the goalkeeper making four crucial saves to preserve his clean sheet. The final whistle confirmed a shift in the Serie A hierarchy, as Como surged into 6th place, leaving a demoralized Lazio side to reflect on a bruising evening.
Key Questions
What made Nico Paz the Man of the Match?
His clinical brace and elite movement provided the cutting edge that Lazio simply could not contain throughout the match.
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.
Tactical Chess at the Olimpico
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. A high-stakes encounter where Como's top-six status faces a stern examination against a Lazio side desperate to close the gap in the European race.
The Setup
When the whistle blows at the Stadio Olimpico on January 19, 2026, the narratives of two contrasting seasons will collide. Como travels to Rome as the league's surprise package, currently sitting 6th and defying expectations with a blend of youthful flair and defensive discipline. The hosts, Lazio, find themselves in 8th place, looking for the consistency that has eluded them during the winter months. With a Balance rating of 9.6, the data suggests these two sides are mirror images of one another in terms of current quality and tactical execution.
Key Battle
The match will likely be won or lost in the central third, where the midfield units must balance creative output with defensive recovery. Without a direct individual matchup provided, the focus shifts to the clash between Lazio's experienced core and Como's dynamic transitional play. N. Rovella will be tasked with orchestrating the tempo for the home side, while trying to limit the space afforded to the creative Stars in the away lineup. It is a battle of structure versus spontaneity, where one lapse in concentration will decide the outcome.
Our Prediction
This match carries the hallmarks of a stalemate. Both teams boast Form ratings that highlight defensive resilience, underscored by the performances of their respective goalkeepers. Ivan Provedel and Jean Butez have both been "on fire" recently, each recording 11 saves in their last five matches. While N. Paz offers that spark of world-class talent for the visitors, Lazio's home advantage usually provides a safety net. We predict a 1-1 draw, a result that keeps the Stakes high for the remainder of the season but leaves both managers wanting more.