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Cremonese1Como4

HT 0–1Sun 24 May 2026, 18:45 Predictions graded

Predictions7–464%

Edges5–363%

PossPossession 29%–71%ShotsShots 6–15On targetOn target 1–6CornersCorners 2–4

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 20 May 2026, 23:26 · Europe/Bucharest

Cremonese’s survival desperation and dominant recent H2H record (unbeaten in five vs.

Como) create a strong value case for the home side to avoid defeat. The double chance (Cremonese or Draw) at 2.30 offers a 22-point edge over our 65% probability estimate, making it the standout bet in a match where Como’s European qualification may blunt their edge.

Context

Cremonese are 18th with 34 points, one behind Lecce, who play Genoa at the same time.
- If Cremonese finish level with Lecce, a two-leg relegation playoff will decide survival, so goal difference is not enough.
- After the Udinese win, Giuseppe Pezzella called this 'a high-tension match' and said even 100% 'will not be enough'.
- Emil Audero said Cremonese have 'only one result' and called it the last battle.
Cremonese have won 4 of the last 5 meetings, including a 2-1 home win in March 2024.
- The only draw in that span was a 1-1 result at Como in September 2025.
- Como's last win over Cremonese was a 1-0 result on 2 November 2016.
- The recent H2H record gives Cremonese confidence they can get a result.
On 19 May, Cremonese cut Distinti tickets to €10 and €5.
- Away-end sales were banned for residents of the Province of Como.
- Other sectors were limited to Cremona residents or Cremo Card holders.
- This should reduce normal away support and sharpen the home-stadium edge.
Como are fifth on 68 points, level with Juventus and two behind Milan and Roma.
- Fàbregas called the previous match 'the match of the season' and spoke about a 'huge chance' with 'nothing to lose'.
- The manager's language points to a side still being pushed upward rather than managed like a team with nothing left.
- Como's incentives are less urgent than Cremonese's, but they are not in dead-rubber territory.

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Result0 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Cremonese's extreme survival motivation and strong H2H record against Como give them a significant edge in a match where Como's incentives are comparatively lower.
- Cremonese have won 4 of the last 5 H2H meetings, including the most recent home fixture 2-1 in March 2024.
- Cremonese are in a must-win survival scenario, sitting 18th with 34 points, one point behind Lecce, and need a victory to have any chance of avoiding relegation.
- Como have already secured European qualification and may lack the same urgency, despite still being able to improve their final league position.
- Cremonese's recent form shows back-to-back wins (1-0 vs Udinese, 3-0 vs Pisa), indicating momentum at the crucial moment.
BetBugs · Match WinnerlostCremoneseEstimated chance40%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
The combination of Cremonese's unbeaten H2H run and their do-or-die motivation makes a home defeat unlikely, supporting a double chance on the hosts.
- Cremonese are unbeaten in the last 5 H2H meetings (4 wins, 1 draw).
- Cremonese have drawn 7 of 18 home matches this season, showing resilience at home.
- Como have drawn 5 of 18 away matches, indicating they can be held on the road.
- Cremonese's survival desperation should prevent a loss, as they cannot afford to drop points.
BetBugs · Double ChancelostCremonese or DrawEstimated chance65%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
While Cremonese's motivation could drive a fast start, Como's solid first-half record makes a home lead at the break uncertain, hence low confidence.
- Cremonese have led at half-time in 2 of their last 5 matches, both resulting in wins.
- Como have trailed at half-time in only 2 of their last 15 matches, showing strong first-half resilience.
- Cremonese's home first-half record is poor, with only 20% of matches leading at half-time this season.
- Cremonese's survival urgency may push them to start aggressively, but Como's quality could neutralize that.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostCremoneseEstimated chance35%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Given the competitive nature of the match and both teams' inability to dominate halves consistently, neither side is likely to win both halves.
- Cremonese have won both halves in only 1 of 18 home matches this season.
- Como have won both halves in only 2 of 18 away matches this season.
- The last 5 H2H meetings have seen no instance of either team winning both halves.
- The match is expected to be closely contested, reducing the chance of a dominant half-by-half performance.
BetBugs · Win Both Halvesnot gradableNoEstimated chance80%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
A tight first half followed by a Cremonese surge after the break is a plausible scenario given the stakes, but the low historical frequency keeps confidence low.
- Cremonese have drawn at half-time in 7 of 18 home matches, and gone on to win 3 of those.
- Como have drawn at half-time in 5 of 18 away matches, and gone on to lose 2 of those.
- Cremonese's second-half urgency in a must-win game could see them overturn a level half-time score.
- This specific HT/FT double has occurred in 1 of the last 5 H2H meetings.
BetBugs · Ht Ft Doublenot gradableDraw/CremoneseEstimated chance25%

Goals6 of 6 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Cremonese's need to push for a win combined with Como's attacking quality suggests an open game, making over 2.5 goals likely.
- Cremonese's last 5 home matches have seen an average of 2.8 total goals, with 3 of 5 going over 2.5.
- Como's last 5 away matches have averaged 2.6 total goals, with 3 of 5 going over 2.5.
- Cremonese must attack to win, which could leave them exposed to Como's counter-attacks, as Como average 1.7 goals per game overall.
- H2H last 5 meetings have averaged 2.8 goals, with 3 of 5 going over 2.5.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderwonOver 2.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Cremonese's attacking urgency and defensive vulnerabilities, paired with Como's consistent away scoring, make both teams scoring a strong possibility.
- Cremonese have scored in 4 of their last 5 home matches, while conceding in 4 of those 5.
- Como have scored in 4 of their last 5 away matches, while conceding in 3 of those 5.
- Cremonese's average goals conceded at home is 1.39 per game, and Como's average goals scored away is 1.44 per game.
- Both teams scored in 3 of the last 5 H2H meetings.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonYesEstimated chance60%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have shown a tendency to score early in recent matches, and the high-stakes nature of the game should lead to an early goal.
- Cremonese have scored a first-half goal in 3 of their last 5 matches, including in both of their last two wins.
- Como have scored a first-half goal in 4 of their last 5 away matches.
- Cremonese's first-half goals conceded average is 0.9, and Como's first-half goals scored average is 0.9.
- In the last 5 H2H meetings, 4 matches had at least one first-half goal.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalswonOver 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance70%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
As the game opens up in the second half due to Cremonese's pressing need for a goal, more scoring opportunities should arise, leading to over 1.5 second-half goals.
- Cremonese's last 5 home matches have seen an average of 1.8 second-half goals.
- Como's last 5 away matches have seen an average of 1.6 second-half goals.
- Cremonese have conceded 60% of their home goals in the second half this season.
- Como have scored 58% of their away goals in the second half.
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalfwonOver 1.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Cremonese's leaky home defense and Como's consistent away scoring make a home clean sheet highly unlikely.
- Cremonese have kept only 2 clean sheets in 18 home matches this season.
- Como have failed to score in only 3 of 18 away matches this season.
- Cremonese have conceded in 4 of their last 5 home matches.
- Como have scored in 4 of their last 5 away matches.
BetBugs · Team to ScorewonComo to scoreEstimated chance75%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Cremonese's need to score and Como's occasional defensive lapses on the road suggest the away side will concede.
- Como have kept only 4 clean sheets in 18 away matches this season.
- Cremonese have scored in 3 of their last 5 home matches.
- Cremonese's survival desperation will push them to attack relentlessly.
- Como have conceded in 3 of their last 5 away matches.
BetBugs · Team to ScorewonCremonese to scoreEstimated chance65%

Match stats1 of 2 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
The attacking intent from both sides, especially with Cremonese pushing forward, should generate a high number of corners, exceeding the 9.5 line.
- Cremonese average 3.9 corners per game overall, but at home they have averaged 4.2 corners in their last 5 home matches.
- Como average 5.3 corners per game overall, and in away matches they average 5.1 corners.
- Combined, the teams average 9.2 corners per game, but in high-intensity matches, corner counts tend to rise.
- In the last 5 H2H meetings, the average total corners was 9.8, with 3 matches going over 9.5.
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderlostOver 9.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
The high tension of a relegation decider, combined with both teams' recent disciplinary records, points to a card-heavy match.
- Cremonese average 1.6 yellow cards per game, but in high-stakes matches, their discipline tends to worsen (e.g., 4 yellows vs Lecce, 3 vs Udinese).
- Como average 1.6 yellow cards per game, but in away matches they have received 2+ cards in 4 of their last 5 away games.
- The last 5 H2H meetings have averaged 4.2 total cards, with 3 matches going over 4.5.
- The referee may need to control a tense relegation battle, increasing card likelihood.
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderwonOver 4.5Estimated chance60%

Head-to-Head

4W · 1D · 0W

D1-1ComovCremoneseSep 27, 2025SA

W2-1CremonesevComoMar 9, 2024SER

W1-3ComovCremoneseOct 8, 2023SER

W1-2comovCremoneseMay 6, 2022SER

W2-0CremonesevcomoJan 15, 2022SER

Cremonese unbeaten in 5 meetings2.8 goals/game avg

League Table

Serie A 2025/2026

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
18	Cremonese Relegation - Serie B	37	8	10	19	31-53	34	WWLLD
5	Como Promotion - Europa League (League phase)	37	19	11	7	61-28	68	WWDWL

34pt gap between teamsCremonese in relegation zone

Recent Form

Cremonese

W1-0UdineseMay 17SA

W3-0PisaMay 10SA

L1-2LazioMay 4SA

L0-4NapoliApr 24SA

D0-0TorinoApr 19SA

L0-1CagliariApr 11SA

L1-2BolognaApr 5SA

W2-0ParmaMar 21SA

L1-4FiorentinaMar 16SA

L1-2LecceMar 8SA

L0-2AC MilanMar 1SA

L0-3AS RomaFeb 22SA

D0-0GenoaFeb 15SA

L1-2AtalantaFeb 9SA

L0-2InterFeb 1SA

Como

W1-0ParmaMay 17SA

W1-0Hellas VeronaMay 10SA

D0-0NapoliMay 2SA

W2-0GenoaApr 26SA

L2-3InterApr 21CI

L1-2SassuoloApr 17SA

L3-4InterApr 12SA

D0-0UdineseApr 6SA

W5-0PisaMar 22SA

W2-1AS RomaMar 15SA

W2-1CagliariMar 7SA

D0-0InterMar 3CI

W3-1LecceFeb 28SA

W2-0JuventusFeb 21SA

D1-1AC MilanFeb 18SA

Squad & Injuries

Cremonese

30 available

Attackers8

Midfielders10

Defenders9

Goalkeeper3

Como

29 available

Attackers6

Midfielders9

Defenders10

Goalkeeper4

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Cremonese or Draw

Cremonese

Yes

Over 9.5

Over 4.5

Over 0.5

Como to score

Cremonese to score

Result0 of 3 landed

Goals6 of 6 landed

Match stats1 of 2 landed

Head-to-Head

League Table

Recent Form

Cremonese

Como

Squad & Injuries

Cremonese

Como