Bologna vs Como

1. Core Players & Star Quality

Bologna 

• Freuler (33, DM, 3,214 mins) remains the metronome but aging. 

• Orsolini (15G, 4A) is the main attacking weapon, high output. 

• Santiago Castro (8G, 4A) has stepped up as a young forward. 

• Ndoye (8G, 4A) adds width and energy but recently left. 

• Skorupski (GK, 27 apps) remains a steady shot-stopper. 

• Immobile (35, new signing) would bring experience but is now injured (hamstring, mid-Sept). 

Como 

• Nico Paz (6G, 8A): Emerging playmaker, key creative hub. 

• Patrick Cutrone (7G, 4A): Reliable forward, focal point. 

• Strefezza (6G, 4A): Versatile but recently left, reducing depth. 

• Dossena (CB, cruciate, out until Nov) weakens defensive structure. 

• Lucas da Cunha (3G, 2A): Midfield presence but not elite output. 

2. Departures & Injuries Impact

Bologna 

• Beukema, Ndoye, Miranda, Casale left → defensive and wide options thinner. 

• Immobile injured delays his integration as lead striker. 

• Holm (thigh) also out, reducing right-sided cover. 

Como 

• Strefezza and Fadera left → loss of experienced wide play. 

• Dossena (CB) sidelined until November → major defensive gap. 

• Goalkeeper rotation unsettled: Butez & Reina shared time, Audero left. 

3. New Player Integration

Bologna 

• Immobile (if fit) = big Serie A experience. 

• Pobega (2G, 2A at Milan) and Bernardeschi add creativity and depth. 

• Vitík (CB) offers long-term defensive cover. 

• Transition season with multiple new faces. 

Como 

• Assane Diao (19, 8G, 1A in limited mins) – breakout signing, high ceiling. 

• Baturina, Caqueret – creative midfield reinforcement. 

• Van der Brempt (RB) – defensive stability. 

• Álex Valle & Sergi Roberto – experience at full-back. 

• Strong transfer window but integration needed. 

4. Goals & Assists Output

Bologna 

• Orsolini (15G, 4A): Carrying the attack. 

• Castro (8G, 4A): Promising support. 

• Ndoye (8G, 4A) gone → reduces wing firepower. 

• Midfielders (Freuler, Moro, Pobega) contribute minimally in goals. 

Como 

• Nico Paz (6G, 8A): Key link between midfield & attack. 

• Cutrone (7G, 4A): Target man role. 

• Diao (8G, 1A in only 14 starts): High-impact addition. 

• Spread of scoring but dependent on young attackers’ form. 

5. Substitutes & Depth

Bologna 

• Ferguson, Fabbian, Pobega can rotate in midfield with some creativity. 

• De Silvestri, Ravaglia, Lykogiannis = veteran depth but limited. 

• Bench weaker after multiple player exits. 

Como 

• Engelhardt, Van der Brempt, Caqueret, Vojvoda give flexible cover. 

• Pepe Reina (42) was backup GK but has now left → less experienced depth. 

• Heavy reliance on young subs (Addai, Ramón, Smolcic) → risk factor. 

6. Forecast & Expected Dynamics

1. Bologna edge in frontline experience (Orsolini, Castro, Bernardeschi, eventual Immobile). 

1. Como advantage in youthful creativity (Paz + Diao + Baturina), but defensively weakened without Dossena. 

1. Likely tactical flow: Bologna will try to control tempo through Freuler & Pobega, while Como will look to break quickly via Paz & Diao. 

1. If Bologna can absorb Como’s pace, their experience in attack should prevail. 

7. Predicted Strength Balance

• Bologna: ★★★☆☆ (Solid, experienced core, but injuries/exits weaken balance). 

• Como: ★★☆☆☆ (Exciting youth attack, but defense fragile and inconsistent). 

Projected Result: Bologna 2–1 Como — Orsolini & Castro decisive, but Como’s young duo Paz/Diao could make it tight.