Como travel to Napoli for a Coppa Italia quarter-final (20:00 GMT) under Cesc Fabregas’ leadership. With a well-rested squad and tactical tweaks (Nico Paz as a possible false nine), expect a tight game — likely under 2.5 goals or a draw after 90 minutes leading to penalties. Punters: favour Napoli to advance but consider small stakes on a penalties outcome or a Como upset at bigger odds.
Como’s Coppa Italia Ambition Faces Napoli at the Maradona
Como take on Napoli in a high-stakes Coppa Italia quarter-final at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, kicking off at 20:00 GMT (21:00 CET). The tie is decided after 90 minutes; if the scores are level there is no extra time and the winner will be settled by a penalty shoot-out.
Club Message: “Unlimited Ambition”
Como director Carlalberto Ludi has underlined the club’s upward trajectory and full backing of head coach Cesc Fabregas. “Our idea is to keep growing, week by week, with the work of Cesc and the squad in training,” Ludi said. “We cannot know where we will end up, but the ambition of this club is unlimited. We want to keep raising the bar every single time.”
Fabregas vs Conte — A Familiar Tactical Duel
This fixture pits Fabregas against Antonio Conte, his former Chelsea coach, in a matchup with historical context. The sides met earlier this season in Serie A at the Maradona in a 0-0 draw, a match defined by Vanja Milinkovic-Savic’s decisive save from an Álvaro Morata penalty. That prior stalemate suggests another close encounter is likely.
Squad News and Tactical Options
Como arrive well-rested after their Serie A fixture against Milan was postponed to February 18 because San Siro is being used for the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Tasos Douvikas is named on the bench, signalling a possible shift in attack; Nico Paz may be deployed as a false nine or the side could opt for Jayden Addai to lead the line. Those selections point to flexible attacking plans aimed at disrupting Napoli’s shape.
Transfer Talk and Stability
With reports that major clubs are taking notice of Fabregas, Como insist they are in a positive period of growth. Ludi praised Fabregas’ transition from elite player to promising coach, describing the current phase as a “honeymoon period” that adds value to the club’s present prospects and short-term future.
Match Outlook and Betting Angle
Tactically cautious approaches from both sides, combined with the teams’ recent 0-0 meeting, make a low-scoring affair plausible. The no-extra-time format increases the probability of a penalty shoot-out if the match stays tight.
For bettors: Napoli remain favourites to progress, but the game profile supports markets such as under 2.5 goals, draw after 90 minutes, or a shoot-out. A small, value-backed wager on Como to cause an upset could pay off at longer odds.
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