Como 1907 Form and Line-up
After a long poor run Como 1907 finally lifted their spirits by beating Genoa (2:0) in the previous round. However, it is hard to describe the performance as perfect. The home team looked as if they had spent all their energy and now only vaguely resemble their best version. Both goals came from crosses, and the overall xG was only 1.08. Moreover, those were the only shots on target. We doubt such a display will trouble experienced Napoli.
Key Como 1907 numbers:
- Cesc Fabregas's team are the league leaders in average possession (61.3%).
- Como 1907 are fourth in xG (54) and third in shots on target (5.1).
- Como 1907 are fifth for big chances missed (52).
Potential Como 1907 Line-up (4-5-1): Jean Butez — Ivan Smolcic, Jacobo Ramon, Diego Carlos, Alberto Moreno — Maximo Perrone, Lucas Da Cunha, Assane Diao, Nico Paz, Martin Baturina — Anastasios Douvikas.
Unavailable: Jayden Addai, Sergi Roberto, Mergim Vojvoda (all injured).
Napoli Form and Line-up
Napoli steamrollered Cremonese (4:0) in the previous round. The main reason was some minor tactical tweaks. Antonio Conte pushed Santos higher up the pitch, and he not only scored but constantly occupied the attention of the defence. Thanks to this, Kevin De Bruyne enjoyed much more freedom. As a result, the Belgian produced a goal and an assist, registering goal contributions for the first time since his comeback on 6 March.
Key Napoli numbers:
- The visitors are third in the Serie A for possession (58.8%).
- Napoli are seventh in xG (47) and fourth in shots on target (4.8).
- Napoli are fourth in expected goals against (34.2).
Potential Napoli Line-up (4-5-1): Vanja Milinkovic-Savic — Amir Rrahmani, Alessandro Buongiorno, Mathias Olivera — Matteo Politano, Scott McTominay, Stanislav Lobotka, Miguel Gutierrez — Kevin De Bruyne, Alisson Santos, Rasmus Hojlund.
Unavailable: David Neres, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Romelu Lukaku, Antonio Vergara (all injured).
