Tickets for Sassuolo - Como, Serie A Matchday 33 in Reggio nell'Emilia: Mapei Stadium travel and entry guide

Sassuolo and Como in the season finale: what to know before traveling to Reggio nell'Emilia

Friday brings the Sassuolo - Como clash in Matchday 33 of Serie A, kicking off at 18:30 local time at Mapei Stadium - Città del Tricolore in Reggio nell'Emilia. One side is firmly in mid-table, the other is still pushing toward the top, so the context becomes clearer as soon as you look at the standings and the last few results. Tickets for this match are in demand among fans.

What’s at stake: mid-table stability versus the fight for European places

After 32 matches played, Sassuolo are 11th with 42 points (goal difference 39:43), among the clubs chasing the best possible finish without direct relegation pressure. Como are 5th with 58 points and a 56:26 goal difference, and every point matters in the congestion around places that lead to European competitions, with the gap to teams above and below small enough that one slip changes the picture.

Form before the match: Sassuolo seek stability, Como seek a rebound after drama

In recent rounds, Sassuolo have changed rhythm and entered a phase where their biggest task is to stabilize performances week to week. Their latest league outing ended in a 2-1 away defeat to Genoa, which halted their attempt to build continuity in results.

Como arrive after a high-tempo game packed with events: in the last round they lost 4-3 to Internazionale, with a very good spell before the match swung the opponent’s way. In games like that, you often see both the good and the bad side of a team: ideas and bravery in attack, but also moments when the defense has to be calmer when the result is on a knife-edge.

Key people and roles: who drives the play and who is in focus

For Como, the first story is Nico Paz, the club’s top league scorer according to available match overviews, and around him come the phases in which the team pushes high and fills the half-spaces. Up front, Anastasios Douvikas is expected, and there is already a concrete reason why fans single him out specifically against Sassuolo: according to the preview and this season’s head-to-head stats, he scored in both meetings so far against the Neroverdi.

Sassuolo still have clear reference points in attack, but this time there is also a major minus: Domenico Berardi will not play due to a red card in the previous round, which changes the hierarchy in the final third. Andrea Pinamonti remains the most logical finishing option, while Armand Laurienté and Cristian Volpato are profiles who can drive play forward when a one-v-one solution or quick transition is needed.

Tactics and on-field expectations: where the match will be decided

If Como manage to impose possession and tempo through the middle, Sassuolo will be forced to choose between a deeper block and a more aggressive press, and that immediately opens space for runs in behind and arrivals from the second line. On the other hand, Sassuolo without Berardi must build the final pass and switches of play differently, so it is realistic to expect more directness and a higher number of situations in which they try to create a shot via a quick change of direction or a vertical pass toward the striker.

A particularly interesting detail is Sassuolo’s left side: with Josh Doig suspended and a string of problems in the back line, Fabio Grosso has to set up the defense with fewer standard solutions. In such a scenario, Como can target the flank, especially if duels open up there against wingers who look for space on the first touch and then drive straight toward the penalty area.

Absentees and doubtful players: a brief snapshot of the squad situation

This is a match where the list of absences directly spills into tactics, especially for the hosts. Ticket sales for this match are ongoing, and on the pitch you can also expect necessary adjustments due to cards and injuries.

• Sassuolo: Domenico Berardi (suspension after a red card), Josh Doig (suspension); Filippo Romagna, Edoardo Pieragnolo and Fali Candé (injuries according to previews); possible additional uncertainty around options at left-back.
• Como: Jayden Addai (confirmed absence according to previews); other regular first-team players largely available.

Head-to-head this season: Como have already landed a blow

This season there is already a concrete storyline between the clubs. Como won 3-0 at home in a cup tie in September, and then also won the first league meeting a little later. Such a run decides nothing in football in advance, but it changes the psychological picture: the visitors arrive with the experience of knowing how to break down Sassuolo, while the hosts look for a way to stop that pattern. Seats in the stands are disappearing fast.

Mapei Stadium - Città del Tricolore: what to expect at the stadium

The stadium in Reggio nell'Emilia has clearly defined logistics for entry and movement around the stands: capacity is 29,546 seats, of which 17,036 are covered, and the venue has 19 entrances/exits recorded as well as multiple refreshment points. Those numbers mean entry can be quick, but only if you arrive earlier and avoid showing up in the last 15 minutes before kick-off. It’s worth securing tickets in time.

The atmosphere at this stadium often depends on how early the stands fill up and how strong the away contingent is. In a match where Como are pushing for the top and Sassuolo are playing without a key attacking name, the expected dynamic in the stands is a mix of home impatience (who takes responsibility without Berardi) and a loud block of away supporters coming for a result.

How to get to the stadium: arriving by train, road, and bus

For fans coming from other cities, the simplest option is often the train to Reggio Emilia, then continuing locally. The city’s tourist information states that from High-Speed Mediopadana Railway Station you can reach the stadium by bus number 5, while for arriving by car from the A1 it is recommended to follow the signs toward Mapei Stadium.

If you’re coming by car, count on traffic being heaviest in the hour before kick-off and immediately after the final whistle. A practical rule: arrive earlier, park with a bit of distance in reserve, and walk the last ten minutes or so, instead of hunting for the closest entrances at the last moment.

Matchday rhythm: when to arrive and how to make entry easier

Given the capacity and number of entrances, timing is the key. If you want to pass checks without rushing and find your seat, it’s sensible to be around the stadium earlier, especially if you plan to grab something to eat or drink before kick-off. Also, because of the seating layout and covered sections, it’s worth checking your stand and gate before you step into the crowd.

On the pitch, it is realistic to expect a match in which Como try to control the middle and the width, while Sassuolo look for quick solutions through transition and attacking space. If an early goal is scored, the tempo can open up completely; if it stays 0-0 for a long time, then the stands also become a factor — the hosts will push toward greater risk, and the visitors will wait for the moment to strike through quality in the final third.

Sources:
- ESPN (Serie A 2025/2026 table: positions, points and goal differences for Como and Sassuolo)
- Sports Mole (match preview: coaches, form, absences and context of head-to-head meetings this season)
- Sofascore (basic match details: competition, matchday, time and venue; team ranking)
- Turismo Reggiano / Reggio Emilia Welcome (stadium data: capacity, covered seats, entrances, facilities; travel guidance)