Venice extended their goalless streak to four games. However, in favour of Di Francesco's wards is the fact that the last two matches were played dry against Atalanta and Lazio. With the Bergamaschi "winged lions" met in the last round. "Arrancioneeroverdi" did well to neutralise the strengths of the opponent, but simply did not have the opportunity to distinguish themselves. The encounter with Lazio Rome followed much the same pattern. Da Francesco was annoyed that his charges did not realise chances in the match with the Romans. The second half of the meeting was really for the "winged lions". Before that, the Venetians lost to Genoa (2:0) and Roma (0:1). The last victory was recorded at the end of last year, and in the standings Venice occupies the penultimate line.

Como are legitimately inferior after two consecutive victories. Fabregas' wards met with Roma last Sunday. At the Olimpico, the Adzurri scored at the end of the first half. Thus, Da Cunha managed a technical goal. The second half, however, was all about the Wolves. Goals by Salemakers and Dovbik deprived Como of points. Kempf and Wojvoda also lost their chance to play in the match. The players miss the meeting with Venice due to disqualifications.

It is worth highlighting Venice's clear and obvious underachievement in the main statistical metrics. Thus, the Arrancioneeroverdi are underdogs by xG by almost six goals. At the same time, according to xGA, the team should have conceded 8.22 more goals. This figure is depressing, especially against the background of the fact that Di Francesco's men have already taken the ball out of their own net 41 times. Como, it must be said, have not scored in only one of the past ten matches at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia. At the same time, the last five matches as hosts ended with goals. The first round match ended in a 2-2 draw. Nicolussi and Oristanio scored for Venice, while Como were assisted by Belotti and Candela with an own goal. Cesc Fabregas' side are in top form, but it's hard to imagine the visitors extending their goalless streak for another round. It is likely that this match will end in a goal difference.