Despite the fine words and performances that Como have managed to produce this season, Fabregas’ Lombardy side still have everything to play for in their battle for survival. Yes, they are clearly in a good position, but to be sure of safety they need at least three more wins from the nine games remaining between now and the end of the season. One of those could come as early as Saturday afternoon.
On paper, it looks like an easy task for the Spanish coach’s men: not so much because of the home advantage, which cannot make the difference against Empoli (the Tuscan side’s last win came away at Verona on December 8), but because of the form of D’Aversa’s team, which, after a truly exciting first half of the season, has lost its way. Now they are in a very bad position in the table, with only 22 points and third from bottom, which would mean relegation. In short, Como has everything it takes to win this match.
They will also be looking to bounce back from their last home win against Empoli, which, coincidentally, came in the first leg between these two teams. It was practically a sporting era ago, since we are talking about November 4 last year when a goal by Pellegri—now injured and out for the rest of the season—sealed the final score of that match. Let’s be clear, finally, to close the matter: after all the fine words, the time has come for Como to reap the rewards of what it has been showing in recent months. And the match against Empoli is one they must win at all costs.
Odds comparison
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Prediction
Como victorious: revenge served after the first leg and salvation achieved. Yes, it would take very little after that to be certain of remaining in the top flight. The match in Lombardy should see at least three goals in total.
Probable line-ups for Como-Empoli
COMO (4-3-3): Butez; Smolcic, Goldaniga, Kempf, Valle; Da Cunha, Caqueret, Perrone; Strefezza, Cutrone, Diao.
EMPOLI (3-4-2-1): Silvestri; Marianucci, Ismajli, Goglichidze; Gyasi, Grassi, Henderson, Pezzella; Esposito, Cacace; Colombo.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 3-1