1. Main Players Comparison
Como:
- Core: Nico Paz (35 apps, 2695 mins, 6A, 8G), Gabriel Strefezza (37 apps, 2636 mins, 6A, 4G – left), Lucas da Cunha (36 apps, 2625 mins, 3A, 2G).
- Defense: Marc Kempf (31 apps, 2619 mins), Edoardo Goldaniga (32 apps, 2531 mins, 1A), Alberto Moreno (24 apps, 1736 mins).
- Attack: Patrick Cutrone (33 apps, 2056 mins, 7G, 4A), Alieu Fadera (28 apps, 1650 mins, 3G, 1A – left).
- Output: ~24 goals, ~19 assists.
- Stability: Strefezza and Fadera exits reduce creativity and attacking options.
Lazio:
- Core: Mattéo Guendouzi (37 apps, 3275 mins, 1G, 3A), Mario Gila (32 apps, 2743 mins, 1A), Nicolò Rovella (33 apps, 2729 mins, 3G – left).
- Midfield/Attack: Mattia Zaccagni (34 apps, 2704 mins, 8G, 6A), Boulaye Dia (35 apps, 2196 mins, 9G, 3A), Gustav Isaksen (37 apps, 2234 mins, 4G, 2A – doubtful).
- Forward Line: Valentín Castellanos (29 apps, 2396 mins, 10G, 3A), Nuno Tavares (23 apps, 1701 mins, 8G).
- Output: ~34 goals, ~18 assists.
- Stability: Strong attacking line, but missing Rovella, Romagnoli (suspended), and possible absence of Isaksen weakens spine.
2. New Players Comparison
Como:
- Jesús Rodríguez (19, LW), Martin Baturina (22, CAM), Jayden Addai (19, AM – injured), Jacobo Ramón (20, DC, 203 mins, 1G).
- Impact: Assane Diao (19, 14 apps, 1259 mins, 8G, 1A), Maxence Caqueret (25, 18 apps, 1101 mins, 2G, 3A).
- Output: ~11G, ~5A.
Lazio:
- Manuel Lazzari (25 apps, 1410 mins, 1A), Pedro (30 apps, 1088 mins, 10G, 1A – super sub), Luca Pellegrini (22 apps, 1060 mins, 4A).
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (20 apps, 947 mins, 3G, 1A), Matías Vecino (20 apps, 869 mins, 2G, 3A).
- Output: ~15G, ~10A.
3. Substitutes Comparison
Como:
- Razvan Marin (33 apps, 1396 mins, 3G, 2A), Nicolas Viola (27 apps, 1278 mins, 3G, 1A), Gianluca Gaetano (28 apps, 999 mins, 2G, 4A).
- Yannik Engelhardt (26 apps, 1152 mins, 1G, 1A), Sergi Roberto (13 apps, 697 mins, 1A).
- Total Output: ~9G, ~8A.
Lazio:
- Pedro (30 apps, 1088 mins, 10G, 1A), Tijjani Noslin (30 apps, 849 mins, 2G, 2A), Samuel Gigot (15 apps, 683 mins, 2G – doubtful).
- Loum Tchaouna (24 apps, 651 mins, 1G), Patric (11 apps, 605 mins, 1G – injured).
- Total Output: ~15G, ~5A.
4. Consolidated Quality Scorecard
Category | Como ⭐ Rating | Lazio ⭐ Rating |
Main Players | ⭐⭐⭐ (24G, 19A – weakened by exits) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (34G, 18A – strong but spine weakened) |
New Players | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (11G, 5A – Diao breakthrough) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (15G, 10A – Pedro impact) |
Substitutes | ⭐⭐⭐ (9G, 8A – steady depth) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (15G, 5A – Pedro decisive) |
Overall Depth | Fragile without Strefezza/Fadera | Strong frontline, but defense missing pieces |
Key Weakness | Loss of creativity & experience | Romagnoli suspended, Isaksen/Patic doubtful |
5. Injuries & Suspensions (with impact)
Como:
- Alberto Dossena – 23 apps, 1829 mins, 0G, 2A. Cruciate ligament injury, out until November.
- Jayden Addai – 3 apps, 187 mins, 0G. Ankle injury, depth option missing.
- Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn – new winger, hamstring injury, absence limits fresh wide play.
Lazio:
- Alessio Romagnoli – 31 apps, 2675 mins, 2A. Suspended, major defensive loss.
- Gustav Isaksen – 29 apps, 2234 mins, 4G, 2A. Doubtful, reduces wing threat.
- Patric – 11 apps, 605 mins, 1G. Muscle injury, defensive rotation affected.
- Samuel Gigot – 15 apps, 683 mins, 2G. Doubtful, further defensive depth concern.
6. Predicted Outcome
Lazio’s stronger attacking unit (Castellanos, Zaccagni, Dia, Pedro) gives them the edge, even with defensive absences. Como, while disciplined at the back, may struggle against Lazio’s fluid forwards.
Likely Result: Como 1 – 2 Lazio
