Lecce – Como

Como is bouncing back after two consecutive defeats.

Como suffered a defeat for the second consecutive matchday. On the 15th matchday, the team visited the Olimpico, where they faced Roma. The Wolves confidently controlled the first half of the match, but could not convert their advantage. The Biancoblù leveled the game at the start of the second half, but conceded. Thus, a precise strike in the 61st minute by Wesley put the Giallorossi ahead. Fabregas's charges intensified the pressure on Svilar's goal. The guests' attempts to respond, unfortunately, did not succeed. Giampiero Gasperini noted that this was the best home game for his team this season. It's hard not to agree with him. Como were also unlucky in the previous round. Fabregas's charges faced Inter at Giuseppe Meazza. Already in the 11th minute, Martinez put Inter ahead. The first half, however, was quite steady. The main events occurred after the break, where the Nerazzurri managed to score three more times. After the match, Fabregas said that he prefers to lose that way, but not to sit back in defense. Lecce edged Pisa by the minimum margin in the last round. Before that, Di Francesco's men alternated wins, draws and defeats with varying success. Due to national team call-ups, the Wolves will not be able to rely on Banda, Berisha, Gaspar and Koulibaly. And most of them are regular starters. During the course of the previous season the teams met twice. In the first-round match, Como secured a convincing home win 2-0. Both Nico Paz and Patrick Kutrone could have netted a brace and made the win even more convincing, but for different reasons each scored only one. The Via del Mare meeting ended with a 0-3 victory for Fabregas's side. Como had won only two away matches this season, but such results were earned against very tough opponents. Aside from Roma and Inter, Fabregas's side had already beaten Bologna (0-1), Atalanta (1-1) and Napoli (0-0). The Biancoblù's wins came against Torino (5-1) and Fiorentina (2-1). In away games the team shows a small deficit in xG and xPTS. It is unlikely that the Biancoblù will stumble a third time. Matches with Inter and Roma were not easy for Como, but you should not expect the same difficulties against Lecce. Fabregas's side will rebound from previous misfortunes.