Como vs Venezia Preview: High-Flying Hosts Target Fifth Straight Win Against Serie A's Bottom Club. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Backing no goals for both teams is supported by Venezia’s poor attacking record and Como’s dominant possession. Venezia failed to register a shot on target against Inter and sit bottom with just six goals in nine matches. Como’s ability to control games and limit opposition chances underpins a likely clean sheet.
A 2-0 win fits Como’s scoring average and Venezia’s defensive struggles. Como’s attackers have concrete finishing stats, while Venezia’s compact defence may frustrate but likely won’t prevent a clean sheet. Historical results support a narrow home victory reflecting current form.
Compare form, H2H, goals trends and key data for Como v Venezia.
Como will look to strengthen their position among Serie A's leading contenders when they welcome struggling Venezia to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Sunday, 1 November.
Como vs Venezia — bet365 Market Snapshot
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Como look stronger on recent form, while Venezia remain vulnerable after weaker results.
Como carry the stronger scoring threat, but Venezia must contribute for BTTS to land.
Como carry the stronger defensive profile, while Venezia remain vulnerable in the likely scoreline.
Como hold the stronger overall profile, leaving Venezia needing a sharper performance.
Three Punchy Stats
- 20 points: Como's club-record return from their opening nine league matches.
- 19 goals conceded: Venezia's defensive record after nine Serie A fixtures.
- 12 goals: Como's attacking output across their current four-match winning streak.
Wins in Last 5 Matches
Recent attacking records for Como and Venezia are shown below.
Clean Sheets in Last 5 Matches
Recent defensive records for Como and Venezia are shown below.
Cesc Fabregas' side enter the contest fourth in the table after collecting 20 points from nine matches, while Venezia sit bottom with just three points and eight defeats.
The contrast in form is considerable, although the visitors' recent performances suggest Como cannot afford complacency.
Como's Attacking Momentum Fuels European Ambitions
Como have developed into one of Serie A's most dangerous attacking sides, winning four consecutive matches across all competitions while scoring 12 goals and conceding just three.
Their latest success came against Torino, where Fabregas' men recovered from a goal down to secure a 3-1 victory.
Jacobo Ramon cancelled out Torino's opener before Nico Paz and Martin Baturina completed the turnaround, demonstrating Como's ability to maintain attacking pressure even when matches become difficult.
The performance was particularly impressive statistically. Como controlled 72% possession and registered six shots on target, underlining their growing confidence in dictating matches.
Their broader attacking numbers reinforce that impression. Across their last 10 league fixtures, Como have averaged 2.1 goals, 20 attempts and 62.5% possession per game.
Anastasios Douvikas has been central to their success, contributing six goals, while Paz and Baturina have scored three apiece.
Paz also has three assists, making his creativity between midfield and attack a potentially decisive factor against Venezia's vulnerable defence.
With only Inter Milan and the two Rome clubs above them, Como have genuine momentum heading into another important league fixture.
Venezia's Defensive Problems Threaten Another Setback
Venezia's return to Serie A has been difficult, with their opening nine matches producing one victory and eight defeats.
Their defensive record is particularly concerning. Having conceded 19 goals while scoring only six, they possess a goal difference of minus 13.
Davide Nicola briefly inspired optimism with a surprise 1-0 victory over Napoli following his appointment, but subsequent defeats against Genoa and Inter Milan have exposed familiar weaknesses.
Nevertheless, Venezia's 2-0 defeat against Inter was more competitive than the scoreline suggests.
They remained level until the closing stages before two late own goals ended their resistance.
That resilience offers Nicola encouragement, although Venezia's attacking limitations remain problematic.
Against Inter, they managed only 33% possession and failed to register a shot on target.
Akor Adams and Antoine Hainaut have contributed two goals each, while Gianluca Busio leads their creative output with three assists.
Venezia must find ways to support their forwards without leaving excessive space for Como's technically gifted attackers.
Team News and Tactical Outlook
Fabregas faces selection decisions following a demanding schedule that included an impressive Champions League victory over Manchester United.
Trevoh Chalobah, Jesus Rodriguez and Assane Diao remain unavailable, while Mattia Liberali and Jayden Addai are doubtful.
Moise Kean is also sidelined until December, increasing the importance of Douvikas in attack.
Como's expected 4-2-3-1 formation should allow Paz to operate behind the striker, supported by Lucas Da Cunha and Baturina.
Venezia are expected to deploy a 3-5-2 system, with Adams potentially partnering John Yeboah.
Nicola remains without Marin Sverko, Bartol Franjic and Andrea Adorante, while Thierry Correia is struggling with a thigh problem.
The visitors' compact defensive shape could frustrate Como initially, particularly if they restrict central passing lanes.
However, Como's possession dominance and movement around the penalty area should eventually create openings.
Como vs Venezia Prediction: 2-0
Como's attacking quality, home advantage and superior form make them favourites, but Venezia's recent resistance against Inter suggests another competitive performance is possible.
The hosts have also failed to win their last three meetings with Venezia by a margin exceeding one goal, making a comfortable victory far from inevitable.
Nevertheless, Fabregas' side possess considerably greater creativity and finishing quality.
Prediction: Como 2-0 Venezia.
How Settlement Works
This market wins if at least one team fails to score during 90 minutes plus stoppage time. A 2-0, 0-2, 1-0, 0-1 or 0-0 final scoreline will provide a winning return. It loses immediately if both Como and Venezia score at least one goal each, regardless of the final match winner.
Other Opportunities
The standard Match Result market requires picking the exact winner after 90 minutes. Backing Como to win offers a shorter price but protects your bet if Venezia manage a consolation goal in a 2-1 or 3-1 home victory, trading the stricter clean-sheet requirement for a higher probability of success.
📊 Market Explainer
Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
Selection: Both Teams To Score – No. Both teams must score at least once during normal time. The match winner does not matter; the selection is settled only by whether each side finds the net.
Correct Score Market
Selection: Como vs Venezia 2-0. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.
🎯 Pick 1: Both Teams To Score – No @ 23/20
The foundation for backing at least one team to fail to score rests on the severe contrast in possession and attacking output between the two sides. Venezia sit bottom of Serie A having managed only six goals in nine matches. Their recent performance against Inter Milan, where they recorded just 33% possession and zero shots on target, highlights a struggle to create meaningful chances against superior opposition.
Como average 62.5% possession across their previous ten league fixtures, a figure that naturally starves opponents of the ball. By monopolising possession, Cesc Fabregas’ side limit the time Venezia will have to supply forwards Akor Adams and Antoine Hainaut. Como’s ability to dictate matches was evident in their recent 3-1 victory over Torino, where they commanded 72% possession. When one team retains the ball so consistently, the opposition must counter-attack with extreme efficiency. Venezia’s failure to test the goalkeeper against Inter suggests they currently lack that capability.
The main risk to this selection is a momentary lapse from the hosts. Venezia secured a surprise 1-0 victory over Napoli under Davide Nicola, proving they can find a decisive goal. However, Como enter this fixture with four consecutive victories and only three goals conceded in that sequence. Given the visitors’ severe lack of final-third volume and Como’s proven ability to dominate the ball, the evidence provides a coherent case for a clean sheet.
🎯 Tactical Indicators
- Venezia failed to register a single shot on target against Inter Milan while managing only 33% possession.
- Como average 62.5% possession across their last 10 league fixtures, limiting opposition attacking time.
- The visitors sit bottom of Serie A having scored just six goals in nine league matches.
Risk Factor: If Venezia replicate their clinical execution from a 1-0 win or Como's defence lapses, a single away goal defeats this selection.
Key Tactical Mismatch
Averaging 20 attempts per game across their last 10 league fixtures, generating immense pressure.
Bottom of Serie A with 19 goals conceded and a minus 13 goal difference in just nine matches.
⚔️ Pick 2: Como vs Venezia 2-0 @ 7/1
The Correct Score market requires you to predict the exact final scoreline at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. If you back a 2-0 home win, Como must score exactly twice and Venezia must score zero. Any other result—including a 3-0 win or a 2-1 victory—results in a losing bet.
Under 2.5 Goals wins if the match finishes with zero, one, or two total goals (e.g., 0-0, 1-0, 0-1, 1-1, 2-0, 0-2). This provides a wider safety net than predicting a single exact scoreline, but it is typically available at a much shorter price.
A 2-0 home victory aligns with Como’s current scoring rate and Venezia’s defensive vulnerability, without requiring an unrealistic collapse from the visitors. Como have scored 12 times during their four-match winning streak, averaging 2.1 goals per game over their last 10 league fixtures. With Anastasios Douvikas contributing six goals and Nico Paz adding three goals and three assists, the hosts possess the concrete finishing metrics required to score twice against the division’s bottom club.
For the visitors, holding the hosts scoreless appears highly unlikely given they have already conceded 19 goals in nine matches. However, they are not necessarily destined for a heavy thrashing. Against Inter Milan, Davide Nicola’s side remained level until the closing stages before conceding two late own goals. Their expected 3-5-2 system forms a compact defensive shape intended to restrict central passing lanes, which could initially frustrate the home side.
On the other side of the scoreline, a Venezia goal is difficult to justify using the provided numbers. Failing to register a single shot on target against Inter demonstrates their offensive limitations. A 2-0 prediction respects Como’s established scoring averages while acknowledging Venezia’s lack of attacking volume. Historical precedent also supports a contained home victory, as Como have failed to beat Venezia by more than one goal in their last three meetings. While any exact-score selection is vulnerable to a single unexpected strike, this outcome directly reflects the statistical averages of both sides.
Risk Factor: The 2-0 scoreline fails if Venezia score or Como score a third goal against a defence conceding 19 times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Both Teams To Score – No mean?
The bet wins if at least one team fails to score during the match, including 2-0 or 0-0 results.
How does the Correct Score market settle?
It settles on the exact final score after 90 minutes plus stoppage time; any deviation loses.
Why are Como heavily favoured?
Como have 20 points from nine games and a four-match winning streak, unlike bottom-placed Venezia.
Does possession affect goals markets?
High possession limits opponent's ball time, supporting a low-scoring or clean-sheet prediction.
What if Venezia score early?
Both Teams To Score – No remains alive if Como fail to score; 2-0 Correct Score loses immediately.
Do stoppage-time goals count?
Yes, all normal time plus stoppage time goals count for betting market settlement.
