Liverpool vs Como: Prediction, Betting Tips and Match Preview

Sunday at Anfield promises to be an absolute firecracker. Liverpool and Como are set to lock horns twice in one day. While the morning session behind closed doors will be a quiet run-out for the reserves, the evening encounter between the first teams is shaping up to be a thrilling goal-fest—one that will especially thrill lovers of open, attacking football.

Liverpool: Flying Starts, Alarming Collapses

Liverpool’s pre-season has been a mixed bag. On one hand, they know how to get results: the Reds confidently outgunned Sunderland 4–2 and ground out a 1–0 win over Wrexham. On the other, their most recent friendlies have exposed a worrying habit of losing control. Against Leeds, they raced into a 2-0 lead only to lose 4–2. Against Monaco, the same script: 2-0 up, then a 3–2 defeat. These second-half fitness drops are seriously undermining the team’s consistency.

Summer brought a predictable upheaval. The departures of Salah, Robertson, and Konate closed a major chapter. Liverpool responded with a heavy influx of new faces: Jaque from Rennes for €55 million, Munoz from Osasuna for €34.5 million, and Araujo on loan. But with the newcomers yet to fully integrate, coach Andoni Iraola is navigating pre-season during a squad transition—the old core is gone, and the new side is still taking shape.

The treatment room at Melwood is packed. The most painful absences are Hugo Ekitike (recovering from a ruptured Achilles) and Conor Bradley (knee issue). An extra headache for Iraola is Alexis Mac Allister. The Argentine reached the World Cup final, earned a well-deserved break, and only returned to training recently. His sharpness is far from its peak.

Como: Eyes Fixed on the Champions League

Cesc Fabregas’ ambitious project arrives at Anfield as one of Europe’s most intriguing sides. The Italians are preparing with real intensity and show no fear against big-name opponents. In late July, Como beat Portuguese side Famalicão 3–2 in a high-scoring affair, and just days ago they gave Arsenal an absolute battle at the Emirates. Fabregas’ men responded to a Gunners goal with a precise strike from Martin Baturina, drawing 1–1, and only lost 4–3 on penalties after a gritty display.

Como’s transfer business is driven by the club’s historic debut in the Champions League. The hierarchy is building a squad ready for Europe and is not skimping on reinforcements for Fabregas. The headline deal of the summer was the purchase of Chelsea defender Trevor Chalobah. Also joining the ranks are the experienced Luis Milla, exciting youngster Mattia Liberali, and Yan Couto on loan from Borussia Dortmund.

Como don’t have a deep injury crisis ahead of the Anfield trip, but Fabregas does have a couple of concerns on his mind. Jayden Addai remains in the treatment room, recovering from a long-term Achilles problem. Nico Pas won’t be thrown straight into action either—the Argentine only just returned from an extended break after the 2026 World Cup and missed all of pre-season. On the bright side, fresh signing Trevor Chalobah is raring to go and already earned his first minutes in the recent Arsenal friendly.

Predicted Lineups

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson – Frimpong, Van Dijk, Ndukwe, Tsimikas – Szoboszlai, Gravenberch – Chiesa, Wirtz, Gakpo – Isak

Out injured: Gomez, Bradley, Ekitike, Leoni, Jaros, Bajcetic (all injured)

Head coach: Andoni Iraola

Como (4-2-3-1): Butez – Couto, Ramon, Kempf, Valle – De Cunha, Perrone – Liberali, Baturina, Diao – Duvikas

Out injured: Addai (injured), Pas (doubtful)

Head coach: Cesc Fabregas

Prediction and Bet

Main prediction: Liverpool’s biggest asset is home advantage. Even during a pretty poor league season by their standards, the Reds still managed 10 wins in 19 home games in the ultra-competitive Premier League. Beyond that, they will have learned harsh lessons from those recent collapses after taking comfortable leads. For all of Como’s quality and ambition, the club is still in its growth phase. Playing at a legendary stadium against a top-tier side with vast European experience is a completely different level of pressure—even for a friendly. In these circumstances, the hosts’ class and cohesion should tell. A bet on Liverpool to win at 1.74 looks solid.

Prediction on total goals: Both teams are dangerous going forward but fragile at the back. Como have conceded in every pre-season friendly so far, and at least four goals have been scored in three of their five warm-up matches. Liverpool’s numbers tell a similar story—three of their four friendlies went over the same mark. The open, free-flowing style of both sides, combined with the friendly nature of the fixture, sets the stage for a lively shootout with chances at both ends. Our pick: over 3.5 goals at 2.05.