Napoli vs Como prediction 10.02.2026 | Coppa Italia

The reigning Serie A champions, Napoli, suffered a major setback just over two weeks ago when they failed to reach the knockout stage of the Champions League, finishing a shocking 30th out of 36 teams. One of the key reasons behind their struggles has been a severe injury crisis, which has made it extremely difficult for them to compete on multiple fronts. After the European exit, many expected Antonio Conte to be dismissed, but the club kept him, and Napoli responded with back-to-back league wins against Genoa and Fiorentina. Still, with these injuries, they aren't looking like a title contender and are slowly losing the battle for the Scudetto to Inter, which has created a six-point gap while playing one game less.

The injury woes did not stop for the Serie A reigning champs, as it has been confirmed that Giovanni Di Lorenzo suffered a serious knee injury that will keep him out for at least two or three months. Also, the players who missed the previous games should remain sidelined - Frank Anguissa, David Neres, Kevin De Bruyne, Billy Gilmour, Pasquale Mazzocchi, and Matteo Politano. 

Como are playing another fantastic season following their 10th-place finish last year. The Blue and Whites assembled a strong squad and are seeking their first European appearance in their 118-year history. For now, they are in 6th place with 41 points from 23 rounds - just four away from the Champions League spots. So, an overall good season thus far, that could be even better with a potential win over injury-infected Napoli in the Cup Quarter-Finals.

After a goalless draw with Atalanta in the previous game, coach Cesc Fàbregas spoke to the media. The young coach defended Nico Paz for missing the penalty in stoppage time, saying he wanted to send a positive message to young players. The Spaniard said they created nine clear-cut scoring chances, indicating they had to take them and win all three points.