Empoli vs. Como: Preview, Team News, Lineups

Preview

Empoli and Como are scheduled to kick off their Serie B campaigns at the Stadio Carlo Castellani on Saturday, August 26. Both teams will be looking to start the season on a positive note and secure all three points. Empoli finished 14th in Serie B last season, while Como earned promotion from Serie C as champions.

Empoli

Empoli have had a busy summer in the transfer market, bringing in a number of new players, including Liam Henderson, Patrick Cutrone, and Mattia Destro. They have also lost a number of key players, including Andrea Pinamonti, Nedim Bajrami, and Kristjan Asllani.

Como

Como have also been active in the transfer market, bringing in a number of new players, including Cesc Fabregas, Patrick Cutrone, and Mattia Destro. They have also lost a number of key players, including Liam Henderson, Patrick Cutrone, and Mattia Destro.

Team News

Empoli are without suspended midfielder Liam Henderson for the match against Como. Como are without injured defender Cesc Fabregas for the match against Empoli.

Lineups

**Empoli:** Guglielmo Vicario; Lorenzo Tonelli, Mattia Viti, Sebastiano Luperto; Fabiano Parisi, Filippo Bandinelli, Nicolas Haas, Liam Henderson, Riccardo Marchizza; Patrick Cutrone, Mattia Destro **Como:** Stefano Gori; Luigi Scaglia, Matteo Solini, Luca Vignali; Filippo Sgarbi, Alessandro Bellemo, Mattia Aramu, Arnel Jakupovic, Liam Kerrigan; Patrick Cutrone, Mattia Destro

Prediction

Empoli are the favorites to win the match against Como. They have a more experienced team and are playing at home. However, Como are a dangerous team and could cause an upset. **Prediction: Empoli 2-1 Como**