Sassuolo vs Como - Serie A

Sassuolo prepare to host Como at the home ground on April 17, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Serie A season. K-League All-Stars v Manchester City: Confirmed line-ups as Maresca’s men face Korean test.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Serie A contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts have been steady if unspectacular, WDWL in their last five reflecting a win rate of 50%. Como are brimming with belief on the road, their W run reflecting a season win rate of 75%. Where Sassuolo have leaned on defensive discipline, Como have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Following a two-year stint in Seattle, Ogwumike continues to produce elite numbers in her 2026 campaign, averaging 16.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for the Sparks.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Sassuolo will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Como's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. Everton are aware of interest from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, but there has been no formal approach or contact with them, and they have no appetite to sell the 26-year-old, who has three years on his deal.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Stuttering starts, goals in every match and plenty of excitement - the Scottish Premiership returned with a bang and there is more to look forward to this weekend.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 2-2 draw feels like a fitting result. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Serie A standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.