Como vs Sassuolo Prediction and Betting Tips | Serie A Gameweek 8
Serie A · Saturday 24 October 2026 · 13:00 UTC · Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como · updated 2026-10-10
Como welcome Sassuolo to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como in Serie A Gameweek 8 action on Saturday 24 October 2026, kick-off 13:00 UTC.
Como have played 5 matches in Serie A this season, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.2 goals a game and winning 60% of them. At home they average 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 1 match, with a 33% win rate. Sassuolo have played 5 matches in Serie A this season, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.8 goals a game and winning 40% of them. Away from home they average 1.3 goals scored and 2.0 conceded over 3 matches, with a 0% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Como are narrow favourites at 48%, with the draw at 23% and Sassuolo at 29%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Como 1.97, Sassuolo 1.49.
- Over 2.5 goals: 67% · both teams to score: 67%.
- Most likely score: 1–1 (10%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (5 and 5 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Como: form and key numbers
In style Como keep the ball, press high, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 1.90 a match created, 1.68 conceded (goals minus xG: -0.5).
- Shots: 23.4 a match, 7.2 on target.
- Possession: 61.6% on average.
- Clean sheets: 0% of matches (0% at home).
- Both teams scored in 80% of their matches.
- Corners: 8.0 a match.
- Discipline: 0.8 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 7.02.
Sassuolo: form and key numbers
In style Sassuolo create plenty of chances.
- Expected goals: 1.81 a match created, 1.47 conceded (goals minus xG: -0.0).
- Shots: 17.2 a match, 7.0 on target.
- Possession: 47.0% on average.
- Clean sheets: 0% of matches (0% away).
- Both teams scored in 100% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.6 a match.
- Discipline: 1.4 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.85.
Como vs Sassuolo: season averages side by side
| Como | Per match this season | Sassuolo |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Matches | 5 |
| 1.8 | Goals scored | 1.8 |
| 1.2 | Goals conceded | 1.8 |
| 1.90 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.81 |
| 1.68 | xG conceded | 1.47 |
| 23.4 | Shots | 17.2 |
| 7.2 | On target | 7.0 |
| 61.6 | Possession % | 47.0 |
| 0% | Clean sheets % | 0% |
| 80% | Both teams scored % | 100% |
| 8.0 | Corners | 4.6 |
| 0.8 | Yellow cards | 1.4 |
| 7.02 | Average rating | 6.85 |
Players to watch
Como
- Lucas Da Cunha CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 77 · Press-resistant, Secure passer (top 5% of his position)
- Luis Milla CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 69 · Reads the game, Ball circulator (top 1% of his position)
Sassuolo
- Armand Laurienté LWF · Inside forward · Moneyball Score 67 · High shot volume, Gets into scoring positions (top 6% of his position)
- Darryl Bakola CMF · Box-to-box midfielder · Moneyball Score 62 · Ball-winner, Dribbler (top 4% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Assane Diao
Assane Diao, 21 · Como · LWF · Creative winger · Moneyball Score 74
Assane Diao, 21, plays as a winger for Como in Serie A. Strongest for his role in key passes and expected assists (est.). Weakest in fouls won. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every winger in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average winger, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- LW · Winger Natural, 74
- RW · Winger Accomplished, 70
- LM · Wide midfielder Accomplished, 70
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Key passes | 3.46 / 90 | 96% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.38 / 90 | 90% |
| Successful dribbles | 2.93 / 90 | 88% |
| Dispossessed | 0.53 / 90 | 87% |
| Big chances created | 0.53 / 90 | 72% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★½ Wide playmaker Wide midfielder
- ★★★★½ Pressing forward Centre-forward
- ★★★★½ Creative winger Winger
Scout's notes: Chance creator, Creator, Dribbler.
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Como vs Sassuolo prediction
Como should have more of the ball, with Sassuolo likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; Como work the ball wide and cross. Moneyball's model expects about 3.5 goals - 1.97 for Como and 1.49 for Sassuolo - with over 2.5 goals at 67% and both teams scoring at 67%. Como have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Como 2-1 Sassuolo
Como vs Sassuolo betting tips
- Tip 1: Como win or draw (double chance) 71% between them
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 67% by the model, 3.46 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 67% by the model
- Tip 4: Under 4.5 cards the two sides average 2.2 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 9.5 corners 12.6 corners a match between them
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Como vs Sassuolo: questions and answers
When is Como vs Sassuolo?
Como vs Sassuolo is on Saturday 24 October 2026, kick-off 13:00 UTC, in Serie A Gameweek 8.
Where is Como vs Sassuolo played?
At Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como, Como's home ground.
Who will win Como vs Sassuolo?
Como are the favourites: Como 48%, draw 23%, Sassuolo 29%. Our prediction is Como 2-1 Sassuolo.
Who is the player to watch in Como vs Sassuolo?
Assane Diao of Como: a creative winger with a Moneyball Score of 74 against every winger in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Como vs Sassuolo?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.5 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 67%.
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