Serie A 26/27 · Round 7 ·
ACF Fiorentina vs Como 1907 preview: Fiorentina host Como at the Stadio Artemio Franchi
Fiorentina welcome Como to the Stadio Artemio Franchi with the visitors holding a clear edge in both form and the market. Como's away attack has been the sharper of the two, averaging 1.8 goals on the road against a Fiorentina defence conceding 2.0 per home match.
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Who is missing
Fiorentina are without defender Fabiano Parisi, listed as an injury. Como's absence is the more significant one: forward Moise Kean, their key absence, is out with an injury. Kean had contributed an assist in his three matches this season before being ruled out. Neither side has a long list of unavailable players, but Como lose a player who had been involved in their attacking output.
Players to watch
Fiorentina's attack runs through Franco Mastantuono, whose 3 goals in 6 matches account for 43% of the team's total this season. Mateo Pellegrino has added 2 more, while Alex Jimenez has both a goal and an assist. For Como, the scoring is spread across three players: Martin Baturina, Anastasios Douvikas and Assane Diao each have 2 goals. Baturina also has an assist, making him the visitors' most complete attacking threat.
Form guide
Como arrive in clearly better shape, sitting 7th in the form table with 11 points from their last six league matches, a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. Fiorentina are 19th with just 4 points from the same window, having won once, drawn once and lost four. The home side's latest result was a defeat, while Como drew their most recent league match. Como have also had less rest, with 3.8 days since their last match in any competition compared to Fiorentina's 8.
Where they stand
The table gap is stark: Como sit 7th with 11 points, while Fiorentina are 19th with just 4. The home side's record at the Stadio Artemio Franchi is winless, with 1 draw and 2 losses from 3 matches. Como's away form is far stronger, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from 4 road matches. Fiorentina's home goal difference is -4, while Como's away goal difference is +2.
Head to head
Fiorentina have won 5 of the 8 meetings between these clubs, with Como winning 3 and no draws. The goals in those matches favour Fiorentina 12 to 8. At this ground, the picture shifts: in the 5 meetings at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, Como have won 3 and Fiorentina 2, with Como scoring 7 goals to Fiorentina's 6. The most recent meeting, in February 2026, finished 2-1 to Fiorentina at Como.
Attacking threat
Como hold a large attacking edge for this match. Their away scoring rate of 1.8 goals per match is clearly better than the league average for an away side on the road, while Fiorentina's 0.7 goals per home match is worse than the league average for a home side at home. Fiorentina have scored just 2 goals in 3 home matches this season, while Como have scored 7 in 4 away matches. The visitors' away attack is the sharper of the two.
Defensive solidity
Como also hold a large defensive edge. Their away conceding rate of 1.2 goals per match is better than the league average for an away side on the road, while Fiorentina's 2.0 goals conceded per home match is worse than the league average for a home side at home. Fiorentina have conceded 6 goals in 3 home matches, while Como have conceded 5 in 4 away matches. The visitors are the more solid of the two.
Shot efficiency
Como work the opposing goalkeeper harder, averaging 6.5 shots on target per match compared to Fiorentina's 5.33. Como also see more of their shots blocked, with 5.83 blocked per match against Fiorentina's 2.67. The visitors' higher shot volume on target reflects their greater attacking output, while Fiorentina's lower blocked-shot count suggests they take fewer attempts overall.
When goals arrive
Fiorentina's scoring is spread across three windows: 29% of their goals come in each of the 16-30, 46-60 and 61-75 minute bands. Como are most dangerous in the 16-30 window, scoring 44% of their goals there. Como also concede half of their goals in that same 16-30 window, against 44% of their goals scored in it. Fiorentina concede 29% of their goals in the 16-30 window, matching their 29% scoring share there.
Goal environment
Fiorentina's matches have been the higher-scoring ones this season, with 83% going over 2.5 goals. Como's matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 50% of cases. Fiorentina's home matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 67% of cases, against 100% of their away matches. Como's matches are front-loaded, with 50% producing 2+ goals before half time versus 17% after it.
The verdict
Como arrive as the stronger side on almost every measure: better form, a sharper away attack and a more solid away defence. Fiorentina's home record is winless and their defence has been vulnerable, conceding 2.0 goals per home match. The visitors' away scoring rate of 1.8 goals per match suggests they will carry the greater threat. Fiorentina's best hope lies in their second-half scoring, where 71% of their goals have come.