Napoli and Como meet on 30 August in the second matchday of Serie A, with kickoff set for 18:30 at the Estadio Maradona in Naples. It is an early-season fixture with added weight, because both teams are being framed as sides that want to stay in the race for the Champions League and the Scudetto.
The match comes with both clubs carrying different early results but the same three-point target. Napoli arrive after a 2-0 away win over Genoa, while Como followed a 1-1 home draw with Udinese. That gives the home side a chance to build on a solid start, while Como can test themselves against one of the league's leading names.
Napoli starting line-up
Massimiliano Allegri named Meret in goal, with Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Rafa Marin and Olivera across the back line. Anguissa, Lobotka and McTominay were selected in midfield, while Politano, Hojlund and Lang formed the attack.
Como starting line-up
Como's starting eleven featured Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, Chalobah and Valle; Milla, Da Cunha and Diao; Nico Paz, Baturina and Douvikas. The lineup gives Como a mix of structure and attacking options as they look to build on their opening draw.
With the season still in its second jornada, the result does not define either campaign, but it can shape the tone of the weeks ahead. For Napoli, the goal is to keep the momentum from the win in Genoa. For Como, the challenge is to prove they can compete with a team already being discussed in the Champions League and the Scudetto conversation.
