Juventus vs Como Prediction and Betting Tips | 19th August 2024
The 2024-25 edition of Serie A is back in action with another set of matches this week as Como lock horns with Thiago Motta's Juventus side in an important encounter at the Allianz Stadium on Monday. Juventus have improved over the past year and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Juventus vs Como Preview
Como finished in second place in the Serie B standings and have been impressive over the past year. The away side slumped to a defeat on penalties against Sampdoria in the Coppa Italia last week and will aim to bounce back in this match.
Juventus, on the other hand, finished in third place in the Serie A table and have stepped up to the plate in recent months. The Bianconeri suffered a 2-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
Juventus vs Como Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Juventus have a good recent record against Como and have won one of the two matches played between the two teams, with the other game ending in a draw.
- After losing three of their first five matches against Como in all competitions, Juventus are unbeaten in their last 21 such games.
- Como have played out 10 draws in their 26 matches against Juventus in Serie A - more such results than they have played out against any other team in the competition.
- Juventus have won a total of 59 matches on the first matchday of their Serie A campaigns - the highest by any team in the history of the competition.
- Juventus and Como are set to face each other on the first matchday of a season for the first time since the 1988-89 season.
Juventus vs Como Prediction
Juventus will aim to begin the season under new coach Thiago Motta on a positive note. Dusan Vlahovic can be lethal on his day and will look to add to his goal tally this week.
Como were impressive in Serie B but will be put to the test in the top flight. Juventus are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Juventus 4-1 Como
Juventus vs Como Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Juventus to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Juventus to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Dusan Vlahovic to score - Yes