Como are an old Italian name with a modern, well-funded shape. Founded in 1907 and based at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, they sit eighth in Serie A in the 2026-27 season, with a 34-man squad averaging 24 years of age.
The scale of the project is clear enough: the squad is valued at around £327.5m, according to Transfermarkt. They have also been involved in the Coppa Italia third round and the Champions League league phase, which gives their season a broader edge than a straightforward domestic campaign.
Their recent league work has been strong, despite a 2-0 defeat at Frosinone last time out. Before that came wins over Parma, Genoa and Napoli, with a draw at Udinese and a 4-1 victory at Cremonese also in the run. They have started sharply too, scoring first inside 20 minutes in six of 17 league matches.
At home, Como have averaged two goals scored and one conceded per match, while their away figures – 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded – suggest they carry a credible threat beyond the Sinigaglia. Martin Baturina, Assane Diao and Tasos Douvikas share the scoring lead with three goals each.
For Celtic supporters, Como profile as a technically serious opponent rather than a curiosity: young, expensive, eighth in Serie A, and capable of scoring consistently home or away.
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⚔️ How they compare to Celtic
Compared to Celtic, Como offer a less consistent league challenge — Celtic hold the points and the steadier form — but Como bring specific threats Celtic should respect: a high corner count and an ability to score on the road, so this is the kind of opponent who can produce a surprise if concentration lapses.
