Como vs Fiorentina: kickoff time (ET), team news and what’s at stake
Como will welcome Fiorentina to the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Saturday, Feb. 14, in a Serie A clash that pitches an in-form challenger against a struggling historic side. Kickoff is scheduled for 9: 00 AM ET.
Match details and kickoff
The game takes place on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia with a 9: 00 AM ET kick-off. Broadcast availability varies by territory; fans in South America should look for regional premium streaming options to follow the match live, while viewers elsewhere should consult local listings for coverage.
How the two teams arrive
Como arrive in buoyant mood. The club sits high in the Serie A table and has compiled a run of positive results, including progression to the Coppa Italia semifinals after a penalty shootout success in the quarterfinals. That cup run has added momentum to a league campaign that has the Lombard side pushing into the upper reaches of the standings.
Fiorentina come in on the opposite trajectory. The Viola occupy one of the relegation-zone places and have managed only a handful of league wins this season. Recent games have yielded draws and frustrating performances, and the club is searching for a response to climb out of danger.
Key players to watch
Como’s rise has been driven by a mix of young talent and creative midfield presences. Nico Paz is central to their attacking thrust; other names to monitor include Martin Baturina, Maxence Caqueret and Máximo Perrone, all of whom influence tempo and supply in advanced areas.
Fiorentina will look to experienced attackers and midfield creators to spark a revival. Rolando Mandragora and Nicolo Fagioli are important in central areas, while Moise Kean and Albert Gudmundsson remain focal points for goals. How Fiorentina’s forwards are serviced will be decisive against a Como side organised to exploit transitions.
Recent head-to-head and context
The clubs met earlier this year in the cup, where Como registered a 3-1 victory. Goals from Sergi Roberto, Nico Paz and Álvaro Morata secured that win, while Roberto Piccoli scored for Fiorentina. Como have taken the last three encounters against this opponent, an unusual run of dominance given Fiorentina’s historical stature.
That recent cup result gives Como a psychological edge heading into the league meeting, but Fiorentina will be keen to shift momentum and halt Como’s ascendancy when they visit the lakeside ground.
What’s at stake and immediate outlook
For Como, a victory would consolidate their position among the top teams and extend a run that has brought them into contention for higher placements. Continued domestic and cup progress would underline the club’s rapid ascent in recent seasons.
For Fiorentina, the match is an opportunity to answer mounting questions and begin a recovery that will be vital for survival hopes. A positive result would offer breathing room and confidence; another slip could deepen pressure on the squad and coaching staff.
Expect an open contest shaped by Como’s confident, youthful approach and Fiorentina’s need to find cutting edge. Tactical balance in midfield and conversion of chances could decide a fixture with contrasting narratives and significant implications for both clubs’ short-term campaigns.
