Frosinone vs Como Predicted Lineups: Team News and Analysis
Frosinone welcome Como to Stadio Benito Stirpe on 20 September 2026 in one of the more intriguing early-season clashes in Serie A. The hosts have started solidly, sitting 7th with 7 points from 4 games, while newly ambitious Como have hit the ground running, up in 3rd place with 10 points and an unbeaten record. With both sides showing attacking intent and using similar tactical structures, this is a key test of their top-half credentials.
Frosinone’s league form line of DWWL underlines a positive opening, especially going forward with 7 goals scored and a goal difference of +3. Como, however, arrive in even stronger shape: WWWD from their four league fixtures, 9 goals scored and a goal difference of +5. With European qualification places in play even this early, the match carries real weight in the table, and predicted lineups for both sides suggest an open, technical contest.
Historically, Frosinone have had the better of this matchup, especially at home, and prediction models give the hosts a slight edge on a win-or-draw basis. However, the betting markets lean heavily towards Como, creating a fascinating contrast between statistical models, odds and the expected starting lineup for each team.
Frosinone Team News & Expected Lineups Today
No significant absences reported. With no players listed as missing or questionable, Frosinone should have a full squad available for selection, allowing the coach to stick closely to the core that has delivered 7 points from 4 games. Their recent league form string of DWWL shows a side generally trending upwards despite the setback last time out.
Stats suggest Frosinone will again lean on an attacking-minded shape that has averaged 1.8 goals per game. The side has been using a structure based on a single centre-forward supported by creative midfielders, and that is expected to remain the case. Given the lack of injuries, the predicted lineups today should look familiar, with key performers like Antonio Raimondo and Giorgi Kvernadze locked into starting roles.
Frosinone Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup
Predicted Starting XI:
GK: S. Desplanches
DF: G. Bracaglia, G. Calvani, G. Cittadini, A. Terzić
MF: F. Grillitsch, R. Schmid, G. Calò, G. Kvernadze
FW: A. Raimondo, A. Zerbin
This predicted starting lineup keeps the spine that has driven Frosinone’s strong start. At the back, Gabriele Bracaglia and Gabriele Calvani are near locks: both have started all four league games and feature prominently in defensive metrics, with Bracaglia contributing 1 goal and 1 assist plus strong duel and block numbers. Alongside them, Giorgio Cittadini and Aleksa Terzić provide experience and balance on the flanks in a compact defensive block designed to limit Como’s dangerous wide play.
In midfield, Florian Grillitsch offers control and distribution from deep, while Romano Schmid and Gennaro Calò add energy and link play. Schmid’s discipline stats (high yellow-card count and duels) underline his role as a combative presence, while Calò is a natural fit to help progress the ball. The creative and goalscoring fulcrum, however, is Giorgi Kvernadze. With 2 goals and 1 assist already, plus 10 key passes and excellent duel and dribble numbers, he is one of Serie A’s early standout midfielders and is expected to operate between the lines to feed the forwards.
Up front, top scorer Antonio Raimondo is the obvious focal point. He has 4 goals in 4 games from just 4 shots on target, a remarkable conversion rate backed by a strong average rating. His movement and penalty-box instincts make him the primary threat against a Como defence that has yet to keep a clean sheet. Alessio Zerbin is projected to start alongside or just off him, offering vertical runs and width to stretch the away back line. With this XI, Frosinone’s predicted lineups point towards an aggressive, front-foot approach at home.
Como Team News & Expected Lineups Today
No significant absences reported. Como also come into this fixture without any listed injuries or suspensions, giving them the luxury of continuity from an unbeaten start. Their league form string of WWWD, combined with 9 goals scored, highlights a confident unit with multiple attacking weapons.
Given their early-season success, Como’s lineups today are expected to remain close to the formula that has produced three wins and a draw. They have been particularly effective in the middle third, with Martin Baturina and Assane Diao both featuring near the top of the league charts for goals and assists. With a stable defensive core and a fluid attacking quartet, Como are likely to set up in an attacking-minded shape that mirrors Frosinone’s structure and looks to dominate the ball.
Como Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup
Predicted Starting XI:
GK: J. Butez
DF: Yan Couto, M. Kempf, A. Dossena, Álex Valle
MF: Luis Milla, M. Baturina, N. Paz, L. da Cunha, Assane Diao
FW: T. Douvikas
In goal, Jean Butez is the logical pick as a high-level shot-stopper with top-flight experience. The back line is built around Marc-Oliver Kempf’s aerial presence and leadership, partnered by Andrea Dossena in central areas. On the flanks, Yan Couto and Álex Valle provide both defensive coverage and overlapping threat, crucial to pinning back Frosinone’s wide players and supporting the front line.
The midfield is where Como truly shine. Luis Milla offers balance as a deep-lying organiser, while Martin Baturina is the creative heartbeat. Baturina has 2 goals and 1 assist in 4 appearances, with 128 completed passes at an impressive 89% accuracy and 4 key passes, underlining his importance between the lines. Alongside him, Nicolás Paz brings vertical running and link play, and Lucas da Cunha adds technique and ball-carrying from wide or half-space positions.
On the left or right, Assane Diao is one of the league’s early breakout performers. With 2 goals, 1 assist, 8 successful dribbles from 15 attempts and 8 key passes, he is both a direct runner and a creator. His duel numbers (17 won from 33) highlight his ability to win individual battles in advanced zones. Leading the line, Tasos Douvikas has 2 goals from 8 shots (6 on target), providing a strong penalty-area reference point and pressing presence. This predicted starting lineup suggests Como will look to combine structured possession with sharp transitions, particularly targeting the channels around Frosinone’s full-backs.
Injuries and Suspended Players Impact
With no injuries or suspensions listed for either side, the impact of absences on this match should be minimal. Both coaches can select from their full squads, which increases the reliability of the predicted lineups and raises the overall tactical level of the contest.
Frosinone Absences:
- No significant absences reported.
Como Absences:
- No significant absences reported.
Tactical Analysis: How the Lineups Match Up
Both teams have been using a similar tactical structure in Serie A so far, each favouring a single striker supported by a line of three attacking midfielders in front of a double pivot. That symmetry sets up a fascinating midfield battle. Frosinone’s central trio of Grillitsch, Schmid and Kvernadze will be tested by the technical quality of Milla, Baturina and Paz. The hosts’ league data shows a balanced profile: 7 goals scored and 4 conceded in 4 games, with a solid defensive index and a strong record of limiting opponents’ chances, especially after the opening quarter of games.
Como, however, arrive with the stronger attacking numbers: 9 goals scored at an average of 2.3 per match, and a last-five attacking index that edges Frosinone’s. Their goals are heavily concentrated between the 16th and 45th minutes, a period where Baturina and Diao often find space between the lines. Frosinone’s defence tends to concede more between minutes 61–75, suggesting that Como’s substitutions and late surges could be decisive. Out wide, the duels between Diao and Frosinone’s full-backs, plus Kvernadze’s drifting into half-spaces against Como’s defensive midfielders, are likely to define the game’s rhythm.
Another key layer is discipline. Frosinone feature prominently in the yellow-card rankings through Schmid, Bracaglia and Calvani, all of whom play aggressively in duels. Against a technically gifted Como midfield, early bookings could force them to defend deeper and open lanes for Baturina and Diao. Conversely, Como’s Maxence Caqueret has also been booked and may feature off the bench as an energetic presser, potentially influencing the final stages. Overall, the tactical matchup looks finely balanced, with Frosinone’s home advantage and direct threat from Raimondo set against Como’s superior recent form and more diverse attacking cast.
Match Prediction and Verdict
Prediction models slightly favour Frosinone on a double-chance basis, with outcome probabilities around 35% home win, 35% draw and 30% away win. At the same time, the overall comparison index leans marginally towards the hosts, while the Poisson index (31 vs 69 in favour of Como) hints that the away side may generate the better scoring chances over 90 minutes. Standings reinforce the picture: Como are 3rd with 10 points and an unbeaten record (3 wins, 1 draw), while Frosinone are 7th with 7 points, having already suffered one defeat.
The betting markets are strongly aligned with Como, pricing them as clear favourites. Across major bookmakers, away odds range from 1.47 to 1.58, implying a winning probability roughly between 63% and 68%. Home odds span from 4.79 to 6.53 (around 15–21% implied), with the draw between 3.88 and 4.58 (about 22–26%). That market view contrasts with the more balanced prediction percentages, suggesting potential value on Frosinone avoiding defeat, especially given their historical edge in this fixture and solid early-season numbers.
Predicted Outcome: Frosinone 1–1 Como
With both attacks in good rhythm and no key absences, a tightly contested draw looks a realistic baseline, aligning with the near-equal home and draw probabilities and Como’s slight overall edge.
How to Watch Frosinone vs Como Worldwide
Here is how you can watch the match and see the official lineups today live:
- Spain: Local Serie A broadcast partner / major sports streaming platform
- UK: Premium sports channel or official Serie A rights holder
- USA / North America: Dedicated soccer streaming service or cable sports network
- South America: Regional sports network with Serie A rights
- MENA: Major satellite sports broadcaster or official Serie A streaming partner
