On May 2, 2026, Cesc Fabregas’s Como 1907 faced off against Antonio Conte’s SSC Napoli, ending in a 0-0 draw at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium in Como. This match took place during Matchday 35 of Serie A.
Both teams entered the match with high stakes. Napoli, currently in second place in Serie A, was looking to maintain their position as they aim for Champions League qualification. Meanwhile, Como sits joint fifth, eager to solidify their standing. Fabregas commented on Napoli’s growth, stating, “Napoli are a team that have grown significantly in recent years, both in Europe and in Italy.” He emphasized the importance of effort at this stage of the season: “At this stage of the season, what we must do is give everything.”
The match saw Giovanni Di Lorenzo make his return to the bench after a three-month absence due to a knee injury. His presence gave Napoli fans hope for his return to form. Despite their recent victory against Cremonese (4-0), Napoli struggled to find the back of the net against Como. They managed just four shots throughout the match.
Como’s defense held strong, highlighted by a crucial goal-line clearance that kept the score level. In fact, this goalless draw mirrored an earlier encounter this season between these two teams. Fabregas noted the importance of quick reactions after losing possession: “The immediate reaction after losing the ball is also crucial, and in the last match I saw a very positive response from the players.”
This season marks a challenging period for both coaches. Conte faces pressure to secure wins as he leads Napoli toward potential Champions League glory while recovering from their earlier elimination from the Coppa Italia by Como earlier this year. The last time Como defeated Napoli at Sinigaglia was last season with a score of 2-1.
Historically, Como and Napoli have met 17 times at Sinigaglia. Of those encounters, Como has won four times, while Napoli has taken five victories, and eight matches have ended in draws.
As both teams look ahead, observers will be keenly watching how they adapt for their upcoming fixtures—especially Conte’s strategy as he navigates three away matches in May without key players.
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