Cremonese have claimed back-to-back wins to give themselves a chance to avoid an immediate return to Serie B going into the final round of fixtures when they take on a Como side who will be competing in Europe next season.
Como currently sit fifth in Serie A and, as it stands, will be playing in the Europa League next season. A win could see them move ahead of either Roma or AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League spots depending on results elsewhere.
Cremonese need to win and hope Lecce slip up at home to Genoa. A draw could potentially open the door to a one-off play-off if Lecce lose.
Cremonese v Como Tips Summary
Best Bet - Como to win to nil @ 13/8
Alternative Bet - Anastasios Douvikas to score at any time @ 20/21
Bet Builder - Anastasios Douvikas to score, Giuseppe Pezzella to be booked, Jamie Vardy 1+ shots on target @ 10/1
Cremonese v Como Prediction
Best Bet: Como to win to nil @ 13/8
Cremonese may have won their last two games but those successes came against rock-bottom Pisa and a Udinese side with nothing to play for, and Como should provide a much sterner test.
Cesc Fàbregas’ visitors have already made history this season by qualifying for Europe and fifth place or better would represent their highest ever Serie A finish, and the motivation of possibly reaching the UEFA Champions League should help them overcome La Cremo.
Cremonese have been poor at home all season with just three Serie A wins in 18 attempts, losing eight of those games, and none of those wins have come against a team currently inside the top 10.
Como are on a four-game unbeaten run, with three wins, and have managed clean sheets in all of those fixtures. They have also only conceded in one of their last four away from home in Serie A, and they can claim three points with another shut-out at Cremonese on Sunday.
Alternative Bet: Anastasios Douvikas to score at any time @ 20/21
Tasos Douvikas is Como’s top scorer this season with 13 Serie A goals, only Lautaro Martinez has managed more, and he looks the standout contender for an anytime effort at Cremonese.
The Greek international is the focal point of the Como attack and has scored in back-to-back away games ahead of the trip to the Stadio Giovanni Zini, he can add at least one more to his haul for the season.
Cremonese v Como Bet Builder Tip
- Anastasios Douvikas to score
- Giuseppe Pezzella to be booked
- Jamie Vardy 1+ shots on target
Pays 10/1
Douvikas is capable of getting on the scoresheet and the other two selections on this 10/1 Bet Builder involve Cremonese players.
Veteran striker Jamie Vardy is a doubt for Cremonese with a thigh injury but the latest reports suggest he should be available and he can at least record a shot on target.
Vardy, who will be under contract with La Cremo for one more season if they do avoid the drop, has scored in back-to-back games and is shooting with an accuracy rate of around 40% this season.
Cremonese defender Giuseppe Pezzella has eight yellow cards and one red in 30 Serie A games and he looks a strong candidate for a booking.
Pezzella averages 1.6 fouls per-game and committed two without being booked against Udinese, two or more fouls could be enough for a card in a game where tempers may boil over.
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Key Match Stats
- Cremonese have suffered eight defeats in 18 home Serie A games
- Como have the best defence in Serie A with just 28 goals conceded
- Como have won nine of their 18 away games in the league
- Cremonese have scored just 31 goals in 37 league games
- Como concede just over 0.7 goals per game on their travels
- These two played out a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture in September
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