This early Serie A clash pits sixth-placed Como, who have collected seven points from three matches, against 16th-placed Parma, who sit on a solitary point. Como have started the 2025-2026 campaign with real intent, while Parma already find themselves battling to escape the lower reaches of the table.
The fixture offers Como a chance to strengthen their position among the upper mid-table sides and Parma an opportunity to arrest a poor start.
Como arrive in excellent form after a run of WWWDD that has seen them score freely. They defeated RB Leipzig 4-1, Genoa 4-1 and Napoli 2-1 before drawing 1-1 with Udinese and 0-0 with Liverpool. The sequence has delivered seven points from three league outings and underlined an attacking threat that has yielded seven goals while conceding only three.
Parma’s recent record reads DLLLW and leaves them with just one point from three league games. They drew 1-1 with Monza, then lost 0-2 to Cremonese, 0-2 to Juventus and 0-1 to Cagliari before securing a 2-0 win over Catania. The pattern shows defensive vulnerability and limited scoring output, with only one goal scored and four conceded in the league.
Momentum clearly favours Como, whose results against strong opposition contrast sharply with Parma’s struggles. The home side’s blend of attacking fluency and defensive organisation has produced a positive goal difference, while Parma have yet to register a league victory. Expect Como to control territory and look to exploit spaces behind Parma’s defence.
Key areas to watch include Como’s ability to maintain their high press and Parma’s attempts to frustrate with a compact shape. Set-piece defending could prove decisive given the visitors’ recent concessions, while any early goal would force Parma into a more open approach that may suit Como’s forward momentum.