Venezia has lost four rounds in a row. However, this does not prevent Eusebio Di Francesco from retaining the head coach's chair. In the last round, the "Winged Lions" met with Bologna. The Rossoblu took the lead as early as the 21st minute, and the final result was set thanks to two more goals in the second half. Interestingly, the Friulians scored twice on penalties. The match between the team from the top of the table and the outsider could hardly end differently. A round before that, Di Francesco's men suffered a humiliating defeat to Lecce. With the game dominated, the fate of the match was decided by a single shot from Dorgu in the 70th minute. The loss to Parma was no less frustrating, but the loss of points against Inter can hardly be justified.

Como have not won in eight matches. In this stretch, Fabregas' wards played three times in the draw, and it was in the last round. "Adzurri" hosted Monza and led at the end of the first half. However, they failed to keep the three points: Caprari scored from the spot on 54th. Before that, Como lost to Fiorentina and drew with Genoa.

It is worth taking a look at the results of face-to-face meetings between the rivals. The two previous seasons the teams spent in Serie B, and in each of the four matches played, the host side won. Thus, at the Pierluigi Penzo last season, the Winged Lions thrashed their opponents 3-0, and a season earlier, a 3-2 victory was recorded. Going even further back in history, Como has not won in Venezia for five consecutive matches. As for statistical metrics, both teams have a big underdog in some of them. Thus, the Arrancioneeroverdi are 7.07 goals underdogs in xG, and 8.29 points underdogs in xPTS. By the way, this is the biggest points shortfall in the championship. "Adzurri", according to xG, should have scored 3.56 more goals and gained another 6.54 points on xPTS. It is important to point out that Venezia have won two of their victories at the Pierluigi Penzo. The team makes skilful use of the home field factor and has repeatedly made their opponents uncomfortable on it. Both teams are in need of points and have not had the best results lately. Will they force things in such an important match? Hardly. It is very likely that the meeting will end in peace. However, it's better to consider the home factor. "Winged Lions" must break a long series of defeats.