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Cremonese vs Como | Serie A - Summary Preview

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Cremonese

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W
L
L
D
L

24 May 2026

18:45 (UTC+0)

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1)

1

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4

FT

Como

W
W
D
W
L
L

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It is a do-or-die finale at the Stadio Giovanni Zini where Cremonese must fight for survival while Como chase a dream Champions League debut. The hosts require a victory and a favor from elsewhere to avoid relegation, facing a visitor that has won seven of their last ten Serie A road trips.

Home Motivation

High

Cremonese face a mandatory-win scenario for survival; a victory combined with a Lecce loss would secure safety, while a draw could trigger a relegation play-off.

Away Motivation

High

Already qualified for Europe, the visitors can still mathematically leapfrog Roma or AC Milan into the Champions League places with a win.

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Key Metrics

Home

Metric

Away

0.82

xG created per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.70

Como create twice as much xG as the hosts on a recent-form basis, well below the league avg of 2.50 for both

49%

Possession %

All comps (EWMA)

62%

Como's dominance in possession in recent matches (weighted toward most recent) will likely force Cremonese into a counter-attacking role

1.39

Goals conceded (League Venue)

Home/Away split

0.72

In their last 10 league matches at their respective venues, Como have conceded 10 fewer goals than Cremonese

4.54

Shots on target against

All comps (EWMA)

2.77

Como's defensive structure allows significantly fewer shots on target in recent form compared to the 4.54 conceded by Cremonese

79%

Pass accuracy %

All comps (EWMA)

88%

The technical gap is evident with Como trending at 88% pass accuracy in recent matches, facilitating their high-possession style

Form & Streaks

Como have won 7 of their last 10 Serie A matches away from home (7W, 2D, 1L)

Cremonese have managed only 1 win in their last 10 home matches across all competitions (1W, 4D, 5L)

Como have kept 6 clean sheets in their last 10 Serie A matches

Tactical Overview

This final-day clash pits the league's lowest home scorers against a high-possession machine. Cremonese have struggled at home, securing just 1 win in their last 10 matches at the Stadio Giovanni Zini across all competitions, including a heavy 4-1 loss to Fiorentina. To survive, they rely on the resurgent Jamie Vardy, who has netted in two consecutive games since recovering from a thigh issue. However, they face a Como side trending at 1.70 xG created per game in recent form, nearly double the 0.82 produced by the hosts. Como typically dominate the ball, averaging 62% possession in recent matches, and have been defensively elite on their travels, conceding just 4 goals in their last 10 Serie A away matches. While Cremonese hold a historical edge with 4 wins in the last 5 H2H meetings, their recent-form xG difference of -0.44 suggests they will struggle to contain a Como attack led by selection-doubt Nico Paz and the creative Lucas Da Cunha.

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Based on reports

Key Players

Cremonese lean on Federico Bonazzoli in attack, Giuseppe Pezzella in midfield, Sebastiano Luperto at the back, with Emil Audero in goal.

Absences

F. Baschirotto

Thigh Injury

OUT

W. Bondo

Muscle Injury

OUT

M. Faye

Illness

OUT

F. Moumbagna

Muscle Injury

OUT

M. Payero

Illness

OUT

A. Sanabria

Muscle Injury

OUT

Home

Key Players

Cremonese lean on Federico Bonazzoli in attack, Giuseppe Pezzella in midfield, Sebastiano Luperto at the back, with Emil Audero in goal.

Absences

F. Baschirotto

Thigh Injury

OUT

W. Bondo

Muscle Injury

OUT

M. Faye

Illness

OUT

F. Moumbagna

Muscle Injury

OUT

M. Payero

Illness

OUT

A. Sanabria

Muscle Injury

OUT

Away

Key Players

Como lean on Nico Paz in attack, Lucas Da Cunha and Máximo Perrone in midfield, with Jean Butez in goal.

Absences

J. Addai

Achilles Tendon Injury

OUT

A. Valle

Thigh Injury

OUT

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

Referee Profile

F. Maresca

11 matches officiated · 2025/26

strict

Cards/G

4.8

avg 3.9

Fouls/G

25.9

avg 25.4

Pen Rate

0.09

Normal

F. Maresca is a notoriously strict official, averaging 4.81 cards per game across 11 Serie A matches this season, which is 23% above the league average. In a match with relegation and Champions League stakes, his tendency to reach for his pocket could lead to a high card count, especially given Cremonese's need to disrupt Como's play.

Key Note

Runs 23% above league average on cards.

Weather & Field

Good Conditions

27C

Temperature

27.4°C

Rain Chance

0%

Wind

5 km/h

Humidity

46%

The clear 27.4°C conditions and light winds of 5 km/h will not disrupt passing rhythm, favoring the technical superiority and 88% pass accuracy of Como. Without heavy rain or wind to act as a leveler, the conditions push toward a standard game flow where the higher-quality side dictates the tempo.

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