Fiorentina welcome Como to the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday afternoon with both sides occupying contrasting positions in the Serie A table. The hosts sit in the upper half of the league standings, still harbouring ambitions of European qualification, while Como - promoted not long ago and widely tipped for a relegation battle - have confounded expectations and sit level on points with several established top-flight sides. For Fiorentina, this fixture represents two crucial points dropped if they fail to win; for Como, it is another opportunity to prove their remarkable campaign is no fluke.
The head-to-head record between these two clubs is thin at the top level, reflecting Como's long absence from Serie A. Their most recent meetings came during Fiorentina's dominant spells, with the Viola winning both fixtures in the 2024/25 campaign - a 2-0 victory at the Franchi and a 1-0 success at the Sinigaglia. Historically, Fiorentina have lost just once in their last six encounters with Como across all competitions, a statistic that underlines the gap in pedigree between the sides, even if the current table tells a different story.
Form-wise, Fiorentina have been typically erratic at home this season, alternating convincing wins with frustrating draws - a pattern that has kept them from climbing into the Champions League places. Como arrive on a solid run of results, having taken points from several mid-table rivals, though their away record remains the weaker half of their campaign. Neither camp has reported fresh suspension concerns ahead of kick-off, and both managers are expected to name near-full-strength line-ups, with the hosts' attacking depth giving them a slight edge in squad quality.
What to watch for: Fiorentina's possession-heavy 4-2-3-1 against Como's compact, counter-attacking shape. The visitors have consistently defended deep and struck on the break, and the Viola's full-backs will be tested by quick transitions. Set pieces could prove decisive - Fiorentina have scored a notable share of their goals from dead-ball situations, while Como's aerial defending has been a recurring vulnerability. Expect the hosts to dominate the ball early; the question is whether they can convert territorial control into the goals that make these crucial points count in the league standings.
