Juventus vs Como Prediction & Betting Tips (19 August)

Champion of Italy continuously from 2012 to 2020, Juventus has been less to its advantage in recent seasons. This materializes in exercises that are insufficient in relation to the club's ambitions. Deprived of the European Cup last year, the Old Lady took the opportunity to have a good run in the league, despite criticism of its level of play. Thus, the Bianconeri finished 3rd in Serie A and have composted their ticket for the Champions League. Furthermore, they won the Italian Cup by dominating Atalanta in the final. Despite this title, coach Massimiliano Allegri left. Under the orders of Thiago Motta this season, Juventus hopes to regain momentum in the game and fight for the Scudetto. The preparation was, however, marked by two defeats against Atlético 0-2 and Nuremberg 3-0.

Having gone through significant financial problems, Como is now carried by an extremely ambitious project which aims to find a place in the landscape of transalpine football. Since 2019 and its takeover, the club has entered a new dimension. This allowed him to gain promotion to the elite last year. Indeed, Cesc Fabregas' men finished 2nd in Serie B. They therefore validated their rise without having to go through the playoffs. In this 2024/2025 financial year, Como presents itself as an ambitious promotion who seems to have the assets to secure its retention. Last week, the Italian Cup quickly ended for Como who was unable to overcome Sampdoria's defeat on penalties.

The Old Lady has lost Adrien Rabiot, free of any contract, for the moment, the ex-Parisian has still not found a base. Worse still, the starting goalkeeper since after Buffon, Szczesny decided to terminate his contract and striker Moise Kean was sent to Fiorentina. In the arrivals department, goalkeeper Di Gregorio (Monza) arrived alongside promising midfielders Khephren Thuram (Nice) and Douglas Luiz (9 goals, 5 assists with Aston Villa last season). Recently it was Juan Cabal, with great potential, who signed for Piedmont. A boy like Vlahovic (16 goals last year, 2nd top scorer in SA) is still at the club and must reach a new milestone (20 goals). Chiesa, back after a failed Euro with Italy, is not certain of playing this evening (no preparation match).

The problem for Varane. The French world champion has just signed for Como from Manchester United and his physical problems have clearly followed him since he was injured in his first match and will be missing. The promoted club was active during the transfer window by bringing in Alberto Moreno (Villarreal, loan), Belloti (transfer), Alberto Dossena (2 goals, 4 assists with Cagliari last year), permanently recovered Gabriel Strefezza (3 goals, 2 passed with the club last year), without forgetting to mention Pepe Reina (free), Emil Audero (Sampdoria) and Alieu Fadera lastly (Genk). In terms of departures, the important goalkeeper Semper was sold to Pisa while the defender Odenthal joined Sassuolo (D2).