Surging towards the season's end in a challenging return to the top flight, Como have secured five straight Serie A victories, establishing a new club record while conceding only one goal.

Among promoted teams, only Lazio in 1973 managed more consecutive wins, underscoring the impressive feat under first-time coach Cesc Fabregas.

Last week, Gabriel Strefezza sealed a win against Parma with a late goal at Stadio Tardini, extending his strong end-of-season form; the Brazilian winger has contributed to a goal in each of his last three matches, helping Como enter the top 10.

The Lariani are now contenders for a surprising top-half finish, benefiting from smart winter transfers, including goalkeeper Jean Butez, young winger Assane Diao, and Greek striker Tasos Douvikas.

Como last achieved three consecutive home wins in Serie A over 40 years ago, but after pulling away from relegation convincingly, they aim to maintain their perfect home record against Cagliari.

After a 1-1 draw in their August away fixture, Cagliari would welcome a similar result this weekend, while a win in Lombardy would confirm their top-flight status.

Last week's 2-1 loss to Udinese left them seven points above the relegation zone with three games left, so even a defeat might not be detrimental if other results favor them.

Earlier, the Sardinian side defeated Hellas Verona for just their third away win this season, providing some crucial buffer.

Cagliari now aim to win back-to-back away games for the first time in Serie A since September 2019, reaching 36 points—the same as under Claudio Ranieri last season.

Davide Nicola's team still faces relegation-threatened Venezia and title-chasing Napoli, but they hope to secure safety this week before wrapping up the 2024-25 season.

Como coach Cesc Fabregas will be without Alberto Dossena, Sergi Roberto, and Assane Diao for the remainder of the season.

Additionally, French midfielder Lucas Da Cunha is doubtful due to a thigh injury from the Parma game; Gabriel Strefezza, with five goals and four assists this season, could start again after his key performance, with Maxence Caqueret shifting to a deeper position.

Troubled by a foot issue, Tasos Douvikas came off the bench last time but should be fit to challenge Patrick Cutrone for the attacking role.

Besides leading scorer Roberto Piccoli, Cagliari's key threat is Nadir Zortea, who has netted six league goals this season—twice as many as in his previous three campaigns combined—after scoring against Udinese.

Colombian defender Yerry Mina is Cagliari's only confirmed absence, while Florinel Coman trains separately due to an Achilles problem, and Alessandro Deiola and Gianluca Gaetano are playing through minor injuries.

Como possible starting lineup:

Butez; Vojvoda, Goldaniga, Kempf, Valle; Perrone, Caqueret; Ikone, Paz, Strefezza; Cutrone

Cagliari possible starting lineup:

Caprile; Zappa, Palomino, Luperto; Zortea, Adopo, Makoumbou, Prati, Augello; Luvumbo, Piccoli