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Liverpool Vs Como 1907 | |
| Match Info | |
| Date | 16 Aug 2026 |
| Time | CAT: 19:00 | IST: 22:30 | UTC: 17:00 | UK: 18:00 |
| Stadium | Anfield |
| City | Liverpool, England |
| Competition | Club Friendly |
| Match Type | 2026/27 Pre-season |
Liverpool vs Como 1907 Preview, Prediction and Match Analysis
Liverpool vs Como 1907 is the final public match of Liverpool’s pre-season programme and Andoni Iraola’s last opportunity to test his squad before the Premier League begins.
The scheduling is unusual because Liverpool and Como meet twice on the same day. An earlier fixture is played behind closed doors, while this 18:00 UK kickoff at Anfield is the supporter-facing match.
Liverpool will want the public game to look closer to competitive intensity. Iraola’s pressing ideas require coordination and physical commitment, so the main question is whether the team can sustain that structure over longer spells.
Como are an interesting opponent because they are comfortable keeping the ball and building through midfield. That should test whether Liverpool can press without leaving easy passing lanes into the centre of the pitch.
The Reds should create chances if they recover possession high, but they also need patience when Como escape the first pressure. Dropping into a compact shape can be smarter than chasing every pass.
At Anfield, the expectation will naturally be a strong finish to the summer. The result is secondary, but clean buildup, coordinated pressing and sharp movement in the final third would provide useful momentum.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Como 1907
| Liverpool Vs Como 1907 TV Channels & Live Stream | ||
| Country / Region | TV Channel | Live Stream |
| United Kingdom | LFCTV / All Red Video | All Red Video |
| United States | All Red Video | All Red Video |
| India | All Red Video | All Red Video |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | All Red Video | All Red Video |
| South Africa | All Red Video | All Red Video |
| Zimbabwe | All Red Video | All Red Video |
| Liverpool confirms both Como matches are being streamed live on All Red Video. The public Anfield fixture kicks off at 18:00 UK time, which is 19:00 CAT. | ||
Liverpool vs Como 1907: Tactical Preview and Match Story
Liverpool’s press will be the most revealing tactical feature. Iraola wants the forward line to trigger pressure together, allowing midfielders to step aggressively into passing lanes behind them.
Como can expose poor coordination if they move the ball quickly through the first line. One midfielder receiving free on the half-turn could immediately force Liverpool’s defenders to retreat.
Liverpool should also look to attack the wide channels early. Moving Como’s defensive block laterally can create space for central runners arriving around the penalty spot.
The second-half substitutions will matter because many players may already have accumulated minutes in the earlier behind-closed-doors game. The public match could therefore include a carefully managed mix of senior and younger players.
With the league opener approaching, the most valuable outcome is a performance that looks organised rather than merely energetic.
Liverpool and Como 1907 Team News
Liverpool Team News: Iraola is managing a double-header against Como, so the allocation of minutes across the two fixtures will determine the evening lineup. The confirmed XI should be taken only from the official team sheet.
Como Team News: Como are also managing two games against Liverpool on the same day and are expected to split their squad accordingly.
The unusual schedule means substitutions and workload management are likely to have a larger influence than in a standard single friendly.
Key Battles
Liverpool press vs Como buildup: Como will test whether the Reds can press as a connected unit.
Wide channels: Liverpool can create space by stretching Como before attacking inside.
Energy management: The double-header makes squad depth and fresh legs especially important.
Final Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Como 1907
