Form guide
Como are fifth in Serie A with 14 points from seven games and are flying. They won 3-1 at Fiorentina at the weekend and then beat Manchester United 4-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday. At home they are unbeaten this season, with wins over Parma, RB Leipzig and Manchester United and a 0-0 draw with Roma.
Sassuolo are 13th with eight points. Their games are open: all seven league games had at least two goals, including a 3-2 win over Juventus and a 4-2 defeat at Frosinone last time out. Away from home they have yet to win, with three defeats and a draw.
Head-to-head
Como won the first two meetings last season, 3-0 in the Coppa Italia and 2-0 in Serie A, before Sassuolo won 2-1 at home in April.
Team news
Sassuolo's defence is in trouble, with Pieragnolo, Candé, Leysen and Idzes all out. Como are without striker Kean, Diao and Chalobah.
Our prediction and why
Our main tip is over 1.5 goals. Como have scored freely, Sassuolo's games always have goals, and Sassuolo are missing four defenders.
Other bets to consider
Como or draw (1X) is our second pick. Como are unbeaten at home and in excellent form, and Sassuolo have not won away.
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