Como away guide for Roma fans: kickoff Sunday 11 October at 12:30

Roma travel to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Sunday to face Como in a Serie A fixture that pits the division's joint leaders against a side seeking to recover from their first defeat of the season. Gian Piero Gasperini's Giallorossi won their opening four league games and were seeking a fifth consecutive victory against defending champions Inter before settling for a 2–2 draw at the Olimpico, with Lautaro Martinez's second-half brace cancelling out Manu Koné's first-half double. Roma spent the international break as joint leaders with 14 goals scored—only Inter have netted more this term—and are the only side to have scored at least two goals in all five matches so far. They bring a five-game winning away league run into this fixture, a streak only once exceeded in the club's history when Roma won 12 consecutive games between February and November 2017. Como enter the match three points behind Roma and seeking to bounce back after Frosinone's 2–0 victory halted their ten-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. Cesc Fabregas' men have otherwise impressed, winning three consecutive league matches to follow their opening 1–1 draw at Udinese. Como's home record is formidable: only defending champions Inter have beaten them in their last nine games at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia (W6, D2), and they have won their last three home meetings with Roma in Serie A—as many victories as in their previous 11 such clashes combined. Como have kept a clean sheet in five of their last six home outings, a defensive strength that will test Roma's attacking prowess. Roma must contend with a potential absence: Bryan Cristante remains the only doubt after a knee injury forced him out of Italy's squad. Wesley Franca withdrew from Brazil's camp but should be fit to start. All eyes will be on Donyell Malen, who leads Serie A's scoring charts with six goals. Como's long-term absentee Jayden Addai has recently resumed full training, giving Fabregas his entire squad available. Tasos Douvikas is likely to start in attack ahead of Moise Kean, seeking to end his home drought after his last five goals all came on the road. Roma's starting XI is expected to line up as follows: Svilar; Mancini, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, Koné, De Roon, Wesley; Dybala, Mora; Malen. Como will deploy: Butez; Couto, Ramon, Chalobah, Valle; Da Cunha, Milla; Diao, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas. Despite Roma's superior attacking form and impressive away record, Como's resilience at the Sinigaglia makes this a tricky assignment for Gasperini's men. Gasperini could become only the fifth manager to oversee 300 Serie A victories should Roma add to their tally. However, Roma must avoid lapses in concentration in the second half, having conceded their last six goals after halftime.

Radio Roma commentators have weighed in ahead of the Como match, with analysis centring on how Gasperini's Roma will adapt after the international break and what the fixture will reveal about both teams' direction. Stefano Agresti told Radio Radio Mattino: "Como–Roma will give important answers; it is a match that will certainly leave a mark at least in the immediate term on both teams. There is the uncertainty of how much the break has affected things, we need to see how much it has changed the lay of the land. A different championship begins as well." He added that the Friedkin Group's focus on Roma alone is positive from a regulatory perspective: "If Everton had gone into the Champions League it would have been a problem, not only economically but there was the certainty that the two clubs could not play in the same competition." Giancarlo Padovan described the Everton situation as beneficial: "If Roma's forces are 100 and they all go in Roma's direction, it can only benefit. The ownership concentrates on a single society." Roberto Pruzzo suggested a goalless draw would be valuable. "It would be worth a lot to draw, even a 0–0 which has not happened yet this season. One will come eventually." He assessed Roma's prospects: "I think Roma is capable of adjusting better to the situation. Como will take hold of the match, but when you think it is going one way the play can suddenly emerge that changes it." Sandro Sabatini predicted Gasperini would deliberately diverge from Como's tactical blueprint as a statement: "If I am Gasperini tomorrow I do something completely different." Nando Orsi anticipated an attacking spectacle: "I expect a spectacular match, with two different but profitable philosophies. Gasperini does man-to-man, high pressure; Fabregas is more about possession. Roma now seems more Gasperinian compared to last year. I expect many goals and quality."

Roma travel to Como for a Serie A sixth-round match that has taken on major significance early in the 2026-27 season. Gasperini's side sit top of the table on 13 points after drawing 2-2 with Inter, while Como have accumulated 10 points and are chasing ground. The two clubs are emerging as the only realistic challengers to Inter's dominance this season. Roma will be without Bryan Cristante and must reshuffle their midfield, with Marten de Roon stepping in alongside Manu Koné. Como, managed by Fabregas, are also dealing with an absence—Moise Kean is out, leaving Douvikas to lead their attack once again.