BETTING GUIDE: Napoli vs Como, Team News, Match Preview and Prediction
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This quarter-final clash sees the reigning Serie A champions continue their pursuit of a seventh domestic cup, while Como chase a historic breakthrough in what is already their most successful season to date
Napoli welcome Como to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Tuesday night as the two sides battle for a place in the Coppa Italia semi-finals.
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This quarter-final clash sees the reigning Serie A champions continue their pursuit of a seventh domestic cup, while Como chase a historic breakthrough in what is already their most successful season to date, with a semi-final meeting against Inter Milan awaiting the winner.
Napoli enter the tie having joined the Coppa Italia at the round-of-16 stage due to European commitments earlier in the campaign. Their journey nearly ended prematurely, edging past Cagliari only via a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
Despite an early Champions League exit, Antonio Conte’s side remains alive in all domestic competitions and are targeting silverware to cap another strong season.
In Serie A, Napoli sit third, having recently tightened their grip on a Champions League place with back-to-back league wins.
Over their last five matches in all competitions, they have scored eight goals and conceded 10, reflecting both attacking quality and defensive vulnerability.
Home form remains a major strength, with Napoli unbeaten in domestic matches at the Maradona for over a year, Chelsea being the only side to beat them there since 2024.
However, recent wins over Fiorentina and Genoa were narrow and hard-fought, exposing squad depth issues.
Injuries are a growing concern for the hosts. Kevin De Bruyne, Frank Anguissa, Billy Gilmour, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Matteo Politano and David Neres are all sidelined, while Scott McTominay is a doubt after limping off at the weekend.
Rasmus Højlund has been decisive of late, scoring twice in the win over Genoa, while Milinkovic-Savic could start in goal again after returning from injury.
Como arrive in Naples full of belief. Cesc Fabregas’ side have enjoyed a remarkable campaign, challenging for a top-four Serie A finish while also reaching the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.
They have won all three of their cup matches so far, eliminating Sudtirol, Sassuolo and Fiorentina, scoring freely along the way.
Across their last five matches in all competitions, Como have scored 13 goals and conceded four.
Away from home, they have been particularly dangerous, highlighted by a 3-0 win over Lazio and a 3-1 victory at Fiorentina in the cup.
Their momentum was briefly halted by a frustrating goalless draw against Atalanta, despite dominating possession and chances.
A postponed league fixture last weekend means they come into this tie well-rested.
Team news is far kinder for Cesc Fabregas, with only Assane Diao and Edoardo Goldaniga unavailable.
Nico Paz and Tasos Douvikas, both on eight league goals, remain the key attacking threats, with Douvikas also prolific in this competition.
Head-to-head, the sides drew 0-0 at the Maradona earlier this season, while both won their respective home fixtures last term, suggesting another tight contest.
Key Betting Pointers
- Como are unbeaten in four matches, with three producing over 2.5 goals.
- Napoli have found the net in four of their last five games across all competitions
- Napoli have conceded in four of their last five matches
C- omo have scored in five of their last six games
This looks set to be a tight contest. Napoli’s home advantage and experience give them the edge, but Como’s good form and energy make them a real threat.
A 1-1 draw in regular time seems likely, with Napoli narrowly advancing, possibly through penalties again.
Prediction: BTTS - Yes
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