The Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia provides the setting for a compelling mid-table clash as high-flying newly promoted side Como host the struggling Cagliari in this Serie A Matchday 11 encounter. Como, under the guidance of Cesc Fàbregas, have enjoyed an exceptional start to their campaign, currently sitting just outside the European places and boasting one of the best defensive records in the league. In stark contrast, Cagliari is enduring a difficult run of form, slipping down the table and desperately seeking a result to pull them away from the relegation battle. This match pits the confidence and defensive stability of the home side against the attacking need and historical resilience of the Sardinian visitors, promising a tactical battle with high stakes for both clubs.
Match Details
This Saturday afternoon fixture brings together two sides with contrasting fortunes in the early part of the Serie A season.
DetailInformationCompetitionSerie A – Matchday 11DateSaturday, November 8, 2025Kick-off2:00 PM GMT (3:00 PM CET)VenueStadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como, Italy
Team Form and Analysis for Como
Domestic Form and Season Performance
Como has been the surprise package of the Serie A season, currently occupying an impressive 7th position in the table with 17 points from 10 matches. Their record stands at four wins, five draws, and just one defeat.
The Lariani are in formidable form, extending their unbeaten run to five league matches (W2, D3), a sequence that includes creditable draws away at Napoli and Parma, and a memorable 2-0 home victory against Juventus. Como’s success is built upon an exceptional defensive record, having conceded only six goals in ten matches—the joint-third best in the division. Furthermore, the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia has become a fortress, with the team unbeaten at home this season (W3, D2). Manager Cesc Fàbregas’s team utilizes an efficient attack, scoring 12 goals, and relies on a well-balanced tactical approach that emphasizes solidity and quick transitions, often scoring first in their home games.
Key Player: Nico Paz
The young Argentine attacking midfielder Nico Paz has been instrumental in Como’s impressive start. The Spaniard-Argentinian talent leads the team in goals (4) and assists (4) in the league, demonstrating his star quality and decisiveness. Notably, all four of Paz’s league goals have been scored at home, underscoring his importance in unlocking opposition defences at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. His creativity, vision, and threat from midfield will be crucial against a Cagliari side that tends to concede.
Team Form and Analysis for Cagliari
Domestic Form and Season Performance
Cagliari are fighting to avoid a slide into the relegation zone, currently sitting in 14th position in the Serie A table with 9 points. Their record comprises two wins, three draws, and five defeats from ten matches.
Gli Isolani have endured a challenging run of results, arriving in Como winless in their last five league matches (D2, L3), including a recent 2-0 loss away to Lazio. This slump in form has seen them drop to just three points above the bottom three. Cagliari’s main struggle is finding consistency in both attack and defence; they have conceded 14 goals while scoring only nine. However, they have shown resilience, having secured five of their nine points away from home this season (W1, D2, L2). Manager Fabio Pisacane must quickly address the team’s vulnerability at the back—they have only kept one clean sheet all season—while seeking to maximise the opportunities created by their forwards.
Key Player: Sebastiano Esposito
Forward Sebastiano Esposito holds the potential to be a key figure in Cagliari’s attack, particularly in the absence of other goalscoring threats. The Inter Milan loanee possesses pace and clinical finishing ability, though he has only registered one league goal this term. Esposito’s movement will be vital for challenging the Como centre-backs and creating space. His ability to convert the limited chances Cagliari creates will likely determine the visitors’ success in breaking down Como’s stubborn defence.
Head-to-Head Record between the Teams
The recent history between these two clubs shows a competitive, albeit low-volume, rivalry.
MetricComo WinsDrawsCagliari WinsTotal Recent Meetings (Last 5)212Como Home Unbeaten Run vs. Cagliari5 consecutive matches (League)Most Recent Result (May 2025)Como 3-1 Cagliari (H)
In their last five competitive meetings across all competitions, the head-to-head record is perfectly balanced, with two wins for each side and one draw. However, Como holds a significant advantage when playing at home, being unbeaten in their last five league matches at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia against Cagliari. The most recent league encounter was a convincing 3-1 home victory for Como in May 2025, which saw them assert their dominance over their rivals.
Players to Watch
Como
Álvaro Morata (Forward): The experienced Spanish international may be relied upon to lead the line. Although his goal count is low, his intelligent hold-up play and ability to link the midfield with the wingers will be essential for Como to maintain possession and launch attacks against the deep-sitting Cagliari defence.
Maxence Caqueret (Midfielder): The French midfielder brings energy, defensive grit, and a sharp passing range to the heart of the team. His battle with Cagliari’s central midfielders will be crucial for controlling the match tempo and preventing counter-attacks.
Cagliari
Yerry Mina (Defender): The experienced Colombian defender is the defensive leader for Cagliari. His aerial ability, physicality, and organizational skills will be put to the test in dealing with Como’s fluid attacking movements and set-piece threats.
Gianluca Gaetano (Midfielder): The attacking midfielder provides the crucial link between midfield and attack. His technical ability to create opportunities and his influence on the game’s flow will be vital for Cagliari to pose a meaningful threat against Como’s tight defence.
Prediction
This match presents a classic clash between Como’s fantastic home form and defensive solidity and Cagliari’s desperate need for points. Como’s organizational structure under Fàbregas and their ability to grind out results, coupled with the individual brilliance of Nico Paz at home, makes them the clear favorites. Cagliari’s struggles to score consistently, particularly their recent run of poor form and porous defence, suggest they will find it extremely difficult to break down the host’s resolute backline. While Cagliari will be disciplined, Como is expected to eventually find a way through to maintain their excellent home record.
Score Prediction: Como 2-0 Cagliari
Live Stream and TV Broadcast Information
This Serie A fixture is scheduled for broadcast across various platforms.
In the United Kingdom (UK), the match is not listed for live TV broadcast but may be available via streaming services like DAZN UK.
In the United States (US), the match is available to stream on Paramount+ and DAZN USA.
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