Frosinone vs Como Predicted Lineups: Serie A Match Preview

Frosinone host Como at Stadio Benito Stirpe in Round 5 of the 2026 Serie A season in what already looks like an important test of both sides’ early ambitions. The hosts come into the weekend 7th in Serie A with 7 points from 4 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 4. Como have started even stronger: 3rd place, 10 points from 4 games, 9 goals scored and only 4 conceded, and currently tracking towards the Champions League league stage places.

Standings and early form suggest a tight contest. Frosinone’s league form string of DWWL shows they have been competitive in every outing, while Como arrive with WWWD in all competitions and an unbeaten record in the league. Historical head-to-heads slightly lean towards Frosinone, and the prediction models give the home side and the draw a combined edge, but the bookmakers’ odds make Como clear favourites. With both teams using an attacking-minded shape and several in-form forwards and creators, predicted lineups for this clash are particularly intriguing.

With official team sheets not yet available, this preview focuses on analytically built predicted lineups, based on squad lists, early-season key performers and tactical tendencies. The aim is to project the most likely starting lineup for each side and how those XIs might match up once the whistle goes in Frosinone.

Frosinone Team News & Expected Lineups Today

There are no confirmed injury or suspension absences listed for Frosinone ahead of this fixture. In the absence of reported issues, the expectation is that the coach can rely on a full squad. That allows continuity from a solid start in Serie A, where Frosinone have taken 7 points from 4 games with a positive goal difference and a league form pattern of DWWL.

Tactically, Frosinone have been using an attacking-minded shape that resembles a modern single-striker system, and stats suggest they are comfortable combining vertical play with structured possession. The expected approach will again be to lean on their in-form attacking core, particularly top scorer Antonio Raimondo and creative midfielder Giorgi Kvernadze, supported by a relatively settled defensive line. The predicted lineups today therefore focus on keeping that central spine intact while maintaining width and pressing intensity.

Frosinone Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI:
GK: S. Desplanches
DF: G. Bracaglia, G. Calvani, G. Cittadini, A. Terzić
MF: G. Calò, F. Grillitsch, R. Schmid, G. Kvernadze, F. Ghedjemis
FW: A. Raimondo

This predicted starting lineup keeps faith with the defensive core that has underpinned Frosinone’s early-season balance. Gabriele Bracaglia and Gabriele Calvani, both ever-present in the disciplinary charts with multiple yellow cards, are likely to start again: Bracaglia offers aggression and surprising end-product (1 goal and 1 assist), while Calvani provides aerial presence and strong defensive metrics in tackles and blocks. Gianmarco Cittadini and Aleksa Terzić round out a back line that can defend the box but also step into midfield when Frosinone build from the back.

In midfield, Romano Schmid is a key figure despite his disciplinary record. With 95 completed passes and an assist already, he acts as a connector between deeper pivots like Gianluca Calò and Florian Grillitsch and the more advanced line. Grillitsch’s experience and Calò’s distribution give Frosinone control in the central channel, allowing them to sustain pressure and protect transitions. On the flanks and between the lines, Giorgi Kvernadze is the standout: 2 goals, 1 assist, 10 key passes and 26 dribble attempts (13 successful) highlight him as Frosinone’s primary creative outlet. Fares Ghedjemis adds another technical profile from midfield, capable of linking with the lone striker.

Up front, Antonio Raimondo is the obvious choice to lead the line. With 4 goals in 4 appearances, a perfect shots-on-target record (4 from 4) and a rating above 7, he is one of Serie A’s early breakout forwards. His movement in the box and efficiency in front of goal make him central to any expected lineup. The predicted XI is built to supply him with service from wide and half-spaces, particularly via Kvernadze and Schmid, while maintaining enough structure to deal with Como’s dangerous transitions.

Como Team News & Expected Lineups Today

Como also enter this match without any officially listed injuries or suspensions, meaning the coach should have a full complement of players available. Their league form string of WWWD (reported as DWWW in the league data, with the most recent result a draw) underlines both consistency and resilience. With 9 goals scored and none of their four league games ending in defeat, Como have earned their current 3rd place in Serie A.

Given this momentum, there is little incentive to deviate drastically from recent lineups today. Como have been using an attacking-minded setup that mirrors Frosinone’s broad structure, with a single central striker supported by a creative trio. The expected lineup will be built around key contributors Martin Baturina and Assane Diao, plus centre-forward Tasos Douvikas. Their combination of ball progression, chance creation and finishing has been central to Como’s strong attacking numbers so far.

Como Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI:
GK: J. Butez
DF: Yan Couto, M. Kempf, E. Goldaniga, Álex Valle
MF: Luis Milla, M. Perrone, M. Baturina, L. da Cunha, Assane Diao
FW: T. Douvikas

In goal, Jean Butez is the logical pick from the available keepers, offering stability behind a back four that blends experience and youth. At full-back, Yan Couto on the right and Álex Valle on the left provide energy and width, key to Como’s ability to overload the flanks and support high pressing. Centrally, Marc-Oliver Kempf and Edoardo Goldaniga bring physicality and aerial strength, essential against a Frosinone side that can threaten from crosses and set pieces.

The midfield unit is where Como truly shine. Luis Milla is projected as the holding midfielder, using his passing range and positional sense to control tempo and protect the defence. Alongside him, Máximo Perrone adds dynamism and ball-carrying from deep. Ahead of them, Martin Baturina is the creative hub: 2 goals, 1 assist, 128 completed passes at 89% accuracy and 4 key passes in 4 games make him one of Serie A’s most effective early-season playmakers. On the right, Léo da Cunha can drift inside to combine, while on the left Assane Diao is a major threat: 2 goals, 1 assist, 8 key passes and 15 dribble attempts (8 successful) underline his ability to break lines and attack full-backs one-on-one.

Up front, Tasos Douvikas leads the line. With 2 goals from 8 shots (6 on target), he offers penalty-box presence and intelligent movement, benefiting from the supply of Baturina and Diao. Moise Kean provides a strong alternative from the bench, but Douvikas’ early-season numbers and minutes suggest he is the expected starter. Overall, this predicted starting lineup balances control and verticality, designed to exploit Frosinone’s occasional defensive lapses while maintaining enough structure to resist their pressing.

Injuries and Suspended Players Impact

With no officially listed injuries or suspensions for either side, the impact of absences on this match appears minimal. Both coaches should be able to select from their strongest squads, which raises the overall quality and tactical complexity of the contest. The focus therefore shifts entirely to form, tactical choices and in-game adjustments rather than enforced changes.

Frosinone Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

Como Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

Tactical Analysis: How the Lineups Match Up

Tactically, this match sets up as a duel between two attack-minded sides that both favour a similar single-striker structure with three advanced midfielders behind. Frosinone’s predicted XI is geared towards getting the ball quickly into the feet of Kvernadze and Schmid between the lines, then into the runs of Raimondo. Their league attacking numbers – 7 goals in 4 games, averaging 1.8 goals per match – show they are efficient when they reach the final third. However, their defensive record (4 conceded) and disciplinary profile, with Bracaglia and Calvani among the most-booked defenders in the league, indicate that they can be drawn into aggressive challenges if stretched.

Como, by contrast, combine slightly higher attacking output (9 goals, 2.3 per game) with similar defensive solidity (4 conceded). Their comparison indices lean in their favour in form (59 vs 41) and attack (56 vs 44), while defence is rated evenly. The key battleground will be the half-spaces: Baturina and Diao drifting inside against Frosinone’s double pivot and aggressive centre-backs, versus Kvernadze’s attempts to exploit the space behind Como’s advanced full-backs. If Como’s full-backs push high, Frosinone can counter into the channels; if they hold their line, Como may dominate possession and pin Frosinone back.

Another crucial aspect is pressing intensity and transitions. Como’s Poisson index (69 vs 31 in favour of Como) suggests they are more likely to generate a higher volume of scoring opportunities over 90 minutes, especially if they can trap Frosinone in their own half. Yet Frosinone’s head-to-head index (80 vs 20) and historical results in this fixture show they are comfortable exploiting Como when given space. Set pieces could also be decisive: Bracaglia, Calvani, Kempf and Douvikas are all strong aerially, and with both teams conceding and scoring in the 16–30 minute window, early dead-ball situations may shape the rhythm of the game.

Match Prediction and Verdict

Outcome models rate this as a very balanced contest: the prediction data gives Frosinone a 35% chance of victory, the draw at 35%, and Como at 30%. That aligns with the “win or draw” tilt towards the home side, despite Como’s superior league position and attacking metrics. However, the betting markets strongly disagree. Across major bookmakers, Como’s odds to win range from 1.47 to 1.58, implying roughly a 63–68% chance of an away victory. Frosinone’s home win odds sit between 4.79 and 6.53 (about 15–21% implied), with the draw between 3.88 and 4.58 (about 22–26%).

Balancing statistical models, current form and the strength of the predicted lineups, Como’s greater attacking depth and the form of Baturina and Diao slightly tip the scales their way. Nonetheless, Frosinone’s strong home performances, the form of Raimondo and Kvernadze, and a solid underlying comparison index (overall 54.8 vs 45.2 in Frosinone’s favour) suggest they are unlikely to be outplayed. With both sides relatively tight defensively and the goal projection values pointing towards a low-to-moderate scoring game, a draw feels the most realistic compromise between the model’s double-chance lean and the bookmakers’ confidence in Como.

Predicted Outcome: Frosinone 1–1 Como

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 rights holder / streaming platform
• UK: Major sports broadcaster with Serie A rights
• USA / North America: Premium soccer streaming service carrying Serie A
• South America: Regional sports network or streaming service with Italian football coverage
• MENA: Regional pay-TV sports network with Serie A rights