Fiorentina Takes On Como in Decisive Coppa Italia Showdown
Fiorentina and Como clash in the Coppa Italia Round of 16 on Tuesday evening at Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence, with the winner advancing to face Napoli in the quarter-finals.[1][2] The match kicks off at 20:00 UTC (21:00 CET) in what marks the final Round of 16 tie of the competition.[6]
The stakes are particularly high for both Italian clubs as they seek a path to silverware. Como, currently challenging for a European spot in Serie A, has positioned the Coppa Italia as a genuine opportunity for a trophy. The team arrived in Florence riding momentum after a dominant 6-0 victory over Torino, giving coach Cesc Fabregas plenty of options for squad rotation.[6]
Fiorentina, meanwhile, recently stumbled with a 2-1 home defeat to Cagliari on Saturday, ending a four-match unbeaten run in the league.[6] However, the Viola have strengthened their squad with winter signings and have restored defensive balance, making them a formidable opponent despite their recent setback.[5]
Recent Form and Head-to-Head Battle
When these sides met in Serie A back in September, Como emerged victorious with a 2-1 away win at the Franchi.[6] The overall Coppa Italia record between the teams favors Fiorentina historically, with five home wins in eight previous encounters, though Como claimed their only Florence victory in the 2001/02 season.[5]
Como vs Fiorentina in knockout competition carries added significance given the current dynamics. Fiorentina will be without key players including Moise Kean, Fabiano Parisi, and Tariq Lamptey due to injury.[6] Coach Paolo Vanoli has opted for squad rotation, handing senior debuts to Venezuelan left-back Luis Balbo and featuring January signings Jack Harrison, Giovanni Fabbian, Jacopo Fazzini, and Marco Brescianini.[6]
For Como, Cesc Fabregas has fresh reinforcements available as Álvaro Morata and Jayden Addai return to the squad after injury concerns.[6] The team will start Maxence Caqueret and Sergi Roberto in midfield as they look to upset their Tuscan hosts.
Road to the Final Four
The victor will secure a coveted spot in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals against Serie A leaders Napoli.[6] For Como, success would represent a significant scalp in their bid to establish themselves as genuine contenders. For Fiorentina, a home victory would vindicate their winter transfer investments and keep their cup ambitions alive.[5]
Match details:[1][2]
- Venue: Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy
- Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Kickoff: 20:00 UTC (21:00 CET)
- Competition: Coppa Italia Frecciarossa 2025/2026 Round of 16
- Referee: Giovanni Ayroldi
