Our prediction
Key factors behind our tip
Napoli are the market favourites at 2.06 (about 49% implied), well ahead of Como at 4.42 (roughly 23%).
The draw is priced at 3.29, implying close to 30%, a fairly standard number for a home favourite fixture.
Our model flags Como as the biggest value angle, with a fair probability near 31% against a best price of 4.42, an edge of about 35%.
The recommended Over 2.5 goals pick at 2.27 shows a negative edge of -1.5%, making it a modest lean rather than a strong-value play.
Most likely scorelines
Both teams to score: 48%| Score | Model chance | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 13.1% | 7.62 |
| 0-1 | 11.9% | 8.41 |
| 1-0 | 10.6% | 9.44 |
| 0-0 | 9.6% | 10.43 |
| 1-2 | 8.1% | 12.29 |
| 0-2 | 7.4% | 13.57 |
From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 1.10 and 1.24. These six scorelines cover 61% of all outcomes โ the rest is spread thinly across dozens of possibilities, which is why correct-score betting is a longshot even when the model is right about the shape of the game.
Team form
Head-to-head: Napoli v Como
Full H2H history โW/D/L shown from Napoli's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.
Best odds across bookmakers
| Bookmaker | 1 ยท NAP | X | 2 ยท COM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matchbook | 2.66 | 3.15 | 3.20 |
| Betfair | 2.64 | 3.15 | 3.20 |
| 1xBet | 2.55 | 3.31 | 3.12 |
| Coolbet | 2.50 | 3.20 | 3.15 |
| Pinnacle | 2.52 | 3.23 | 3.07 |
| BetOnline.ag | 2.50 | 3.26 | 3.05 |
Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin โ the sharpest price-setters first โ not alphabetically.
Napoli vs Como: match preview
Napoli host Como at the Diego Armando Maradona in this Serie A fixture, and the market leaves little doubt about the direction of preference. Napoli are priced at 2.06 with 1xBet, which translates to an implied probability of roughly 49%, marking them as clear favourites on home soil. Como sit out at 4.42, or around 23% implied, while the draw is offered at 3.29, close to 30%. That spread of prices frames the game as one the market expects Napoli to control without treating the outcome as a formality. Our model steps away from the match-result line and instead recommends Over 2.5 goals at 2.27, with market-implied confidence of about 43%. Notably, that pick carries a slightly negative value edge of -1.5%, so it is a lean rather than a standout price. Below we break down where the numbers point and how the value picks compare to the consensus.
Verdict: The recommended bet is Over 2.5 goals at 2.27, backed by roughly 43% implied confidence but a marginally negative value edge of -1.5%. Treat it as a low-conviction lean rather than a priority selection. The standout value on paper sits with Como at 4.42, though that carries clear underdog risk. Stake responsibly.
Upcoming Serie A fixtures
All Serie A tips โ| Kick-off (UTC) | Match | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 16:30 | Bologna v Lazio | 3.40 | 2.34 | 3.55 |
| 24 Aug 18:45 | AS Roma v Fiorentina | 1.77 | 4.01 | 5.40 |
| 28 Aug 18:45 | AC Milan v Venezia | 1.40 | 5.06 | 10.50 |
| 29 Aug 16:30 | Monza v Udinese | 3.65 | 3.31 | 2.40 |
| 29 Aug 16:30 | Fiorentina v Frosinone | 1.69 | 4.20 | 5.60 |
| 29 Aug 16:30 | Sassuolo v Torino | 2.30 | 3.45 | 3.55 |
| 29 Aug 18:45 | Juventus v Parma | 1.24 | 7.31 | 18.00 |
| 30 Aug 18:45 | Cagliari v Inter Milan | 9.00 | 4.54 | 1.52 |
Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.
Serie A standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Napoli | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Lecce | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | Milan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | Atalanta | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 | Cagliari | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 | Juventus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Udinese | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Bologna | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Lazio | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Fiorentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Roma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sassuolo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | Torino | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Frosinone | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Parma | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Genoa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 18 | Venezia FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 20 | Monza | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.
Match FAQ
Our tip is Under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.67, with a 59% confidence rating.
Napoli are the favourites at 2.06 with 1xBet, an implied probability of around 49%. Como are the outsiders at 4.42, roughly 23% implied.
The draw is available at 3.29 with 1xBet, which implies a probability of close to 30%. Our model rates its fair probability at about 33%, giving a small positive edge of around 7%.
According to our model, the clearest value is on Como at 4.42, where the fair probability of about 31% suggests an edge near 35%. The recommended Over 2.5 goals pick at 2.27 actually carries a slightly negative edge of -1.5%, so it is a lean rather than a value play.
Napoli vs Como takes place Sun ยท 16:30 in the Serie A.