Venezia vs Como Prediction & Betting Tips (8 December)

The return to Serie A is proving complicated for Venice, which is quite simply in last place in the standings with 8 points taken in 14 matches. The red lantern is not yet completely clinched but the situation is already worrying 4 units of expenditure on the first non-relegation. Joel Pohjanpalo's partners have only pocketed one victory in the last 9 days, for 1 draw and 7 defeats. After winning against Udinese 3-2, they lost to Inter 1-0, Parma 1-2, Lecce 0-1 and Bologna last weekend 3-0. Back in the elite this season, Como is currently 18th in Serie A and is 3 points ahead of its opponent of the day.

The promoted player pocketed his only two successes against Atalanta 2-3 and Hellas Verona 3-2 at the end of September. Since then, Cesc Fabregas' men have gone 8 games without a win, 3 draws and 5 defeats, with a series in progress. Returning from the international break in November, they lost to Fiorentina 0-2 before conceding, at home, sharing points against Monza last weekend 1-1.

For this meeting, Venice deplores the loss of senior defender Zampano and replacement midfielder Yeboah. Furthermore, the participation of starting midfielder Duncan is not assured. Finnish striker Pohjanpalo (4 goals in SA) should again start up front although he has not scored in the last 4 days. Venice has only scored one goal in this period. Como must do without the important midfielders Sergi Roberto and Perrone, the interesting midfielder Mazzitelli as well as the replacement attackers Jasim and Koné, all injured.

The good news comes from the return of senior defender Dossena from suspension. Arriving from Real Madrid this summer, Argentine attacking midfielder Nico Paz (1 goal and 3 assists in SA), present during the last two Albiceleste gatherings, is available. This is also the case for attackers Cutrone (4 goals in SA) and Strefezza (2 goals in SA).