Match Information
Match Overview
Frosinone host Como at Stadio Benito Stirpe on September 20 in Regular Season - 5, a fixture that pits two sides who have started the campaign in contrasting but both promising fashions. With Frosinone sitting 7th and Como 3rd, this early-season clash carries genuine weight in shaping the shape of the table as the division settles into its rhythm.
The most striking storyline is the form gap between the two clubs heading into this match. Como arrive unbeaten across their last five fixtures in all competitions, having won four and drawn one, including a 4-1 away demolition of Genoa on September 4, a 2-1 home win over Parma on September 14, and a commanding 4-1 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig on September 10. That European fixture, sandwiched between league games, adds a schedule congestion element worth monitoring, though it has clearly not blunted Como's momentum given their subsequent league win. Frosinone, by contrast, have been solid but less consistent, with a 3-2 home win over Venezia on September 6 and a 3-0 away victory at Fiorentina on August 29 offset by a 1-1 draw at Genoa on September 12 and a home defeat to Juventus on August 23.
Home advantage could prove significant for Frosinone, who will look to Stadio Benito Stirpe to disrupt Como's rhythm, particularly given Como's attacking output has been prolific on the road, with away wins at Genoa and Napoli already logged this season. Massimiliano Alvini's men showed attacking intent in their own recent matches, netting three goals in two of their last four league outings.
With no injury concerns reported for either squad, both managers, Alvini and Cesc Fabregas, should be able to field close to full-strength lineups, making this a clean test of current form and tactical approach rather than one shaped by absences.
Predicted Lineups
Frosinone
L. Palmisani; A. Oyono, G. Calvani, G. Cittadini, G. Bracaglia; G. Calo, P. Masini, F. Ghedjemis, R. Schmid, G. Kvernadze; A. Raimondo
Como
R. Sanchez; Y. Couto, J. Ramon, M. O. Kempf, Kaiki; M. Perrone, L. Da Cunha, A. Diao, N. Paz, M. Baturina; M. Kean
Team Form Analysis
Frosinone
League Position: 7Frosinone Form Analysis
Frosinone's recent form paints a picture of a team capable of both attacking flair and defensive lapses. Across their last four Serie A matches, they have posted a record of two wins, one draw, and one loss, with a notable 3-0 away triumph over Fiorentina on August 29 standing out as their most impressive result of the campaign. That victory was followed by a 3-2 home win over Venezia on September 6, another match in which the attack found the net freely. However, their most recent league outing produced a 1-1 draw away at Genoa on September 12, suggesting some difficulty in fully controlling matches against mid-table opposition. Their only defeat in this run came against Juventus on August 23, a 0-1 home loss to open the season. A midweek Coppa Italia draw with Sassuolo on September 2 added a fixture to their schedule but does not appear to have disrupted their league form. Overall, Frosinone have shown they can score goals in bunches, netting six across two matches, while their defensive record remains a work in progress heading into this fixture.
Como
League Position: 3Como Form Analysis
Como head into this match in excellent form, unbeaten in their last five fixtures across all competitions with four wins and a draw. Their attacking output has been particularly eye-catching, highlighted by a 4-1 away win at Genoa on September 4 and a 4-1 home demolition of RB Leipzig in the Champions League League Stage on September 10. That European fixture reflects a busier schedule alongside their Serie A commitments, though it has not disrupted their league momentum, as shown by their subsequent 2-1 home win over Parma on September 14. Como have also shown an ability to win on the road against strong opposition, defeating Napoli 2-1 away on August 30. Their only dropped points in this stretch came in a 1-1 draw away at Udinese on August 22. With goals flowing freely in recent weeks and a defense that has conceded sparingly outside of that opening draw, Como's third-place standing looks well-earned as they travel to face Frosinone.
Head-to-Head
Frosinone
Como
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-04 | como | 0 - 2 | Frosinone |
| 2022-09-03 | Frosinone | 2 - 0 | como |
| 2022-02-16 | Frosinone | 1 - 2 | como |
| 2021-09-17 | como | 0 - 2 | Frosinone |
| 2016-08-07 | Frosinone | 3 - 0 | como |
Memorable Matches
The history between these two clubs includes some notable results for Frosinone. On February 4, 2023, Frosinone secured a 2-0 away win at Como, continuing a pattern of success in the fixture. Earlier meetings also favored the Ciociari, including a 2-0 home win on September 17, 2021, and a 3-0 victory on August 7, 2016. Como did register a 2-1 win at Frosinone on February 16, 2022, breaking up an otherwise strong run for the home side in this head-to-head. Across the five recorded meetings, Frosinone have shown the more consistent record, though both clubs have changed considerably since these earlier encounters.
Venue Factor
Stadio Benito Stirpe provides Frosinone with a familiar home setting as they look to build on their August 29 away win and September 6 home victory over Venezia. Playing in front of their own supporters has historically been a factor the club leans on, and atmosphere at the Stirpe could play a role in unsettling a Como side that has nonetheless shown it can perform away from home, with wins at Genoa and Napoli already on record this season. Como's traveling form has been a highlight of their campaign, suggesting they will not be overawed by the away trip. For Frosinone, converting home advantage into points will be important given the mixed results in their last four league matches, while Como will look to carry their attacking confidence into unfamiliar territory.
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Injury Concerns
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