Como produced one of the standout results of the Serie A weekend, defeating Fiorentina 3-1 at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on 18 October 2026. The visitors combined disciplined defending with ruthless finishing, while Fiorentina were left to rue a night of possession without enough penetration in the final third.

Match overview

Fiorentina began the contest with the expected authority, pushing the ball wide and looking to pin Como back inside their own half. The home side saw plenty of the ball in the opening 15 minutes, but the first meaningful blow landed at the other end. Como’s compact midfield won possession in a central area and released a quick forward pass that split the Fiorentina back line, allowing the visitors to take an early lead against the run of play.

The goal changed the rhythm of the match. Fiorentina continued to dominate possession but became increasingly hurried in the box, while Como sat in a well-organised mid-block and looked to spring forward whenever the home side lost the ball. The equaliser arrived shortly before half-time from a set-piece, giving the Franchi crowd hope that the second half would bring a different story.

Key moments

• 16th minute – Como take the lead: A turnover in midfield opened the space for a low cross into the penalty area, and the visitors converted from close range.
• 41st minute – Fiorentina equalise: A corner from the right was met with a powerful header at the near post, bringing the home side level.
• 58th minute – Como regain the advantage: A fast counter-attack ended with a low shot from the edge of the box that beat the goalkeeper.
• 82nd minute – Como seal the win: Fiorentina pushed numbers forward, and Como exploited the space with a third goal that ended the contest.

Tactical story

Fiorentina’s 4-3-3 shape gave them control of the ball, but Como’s 3-4-2-1 setup proved difficult to break down. The visitors kept their defensive line narrow, forced Fiorentina into wide areas, and then defended the box with numbers. When Como won the ball, their first pass was almost always forward, and their attacking runners targeted the space behind Fiorentina’s advanced full-backs.

The home side’s biggest problem was turning territory into clear chances. Crosses were repelled, central spaces were crowded, and shots from distance were often blocked. Como, by contrast, were efficient: they created fewer opportunities but consistently found the decisive touch in the final third.

Standout performers

Como’s goalkeeper produced a composed display, claiming crosses and making two important second-half saves. The central defender anchored the back line with timely interceptions, while the attacking midfielder was the engine behind the visitors’ counters. For Fiorentina, the width and energy of their right-sided attacker stood out, but the home side lacked the same cutting edge in the box.

Season impact

The result gives Como a significant boost in the Serie A standings and reinforces their reputation as a side capable of punishing more established opponents. For Fiorentina, the defeat adds pressure to a campaign that has already shown inconsistency at home. The head-to-head record now favours Como in this fixture, and the visitors will hope this performance becomes a template for the weeks ahead.