BETTING GUIDE: Inter Milan vs Como, match preview,team news and betting tip
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Inter have won their last nine Serie A meetings with Como by an aggregate score of 20-2
Inter Milan return to Serie A action, with firm intentions of strengthening their grip on the title race, when they welcome high-flying Como to the San Siro on matchday 14.
With just one point separating the top four teams, every fixture carries enormous significance, and this Lombardy derby arrives at a moment where both clubs find themselves in superb form.
Inter are chasing a return to the summit after recovering quickly from a derby defeat, while Como, enjoying one of their best-ever starts to a top-flight season, are pushing to break into the Champions League spots.
Only three points separate the two sides, and with both teams carrying strong tactical identities and clear attacking weapons, a tight, high-quality contest is expected.
Inter come into this match refreshed after a professional 2-0 victory against Pisa last weekend, a result that restored confidence following their narrow 1-0 loss to AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina.
That derby defeat was their second at home this season, but Cristian Chivu’s men remain one of the most reliable home performers in the division, having won five of their seven matches at San Siro.
They are also Serie A’s most potent attacking side with 28 goals scored, and notably, they have not gone two consecutive home league matches without scoring since April 2023.
The Nerazzurri’s 5-1 dismantling of Venezia in the Coppa Italia midweek further demonstrated the depth and rhythm in Chivu’s squad, even with heavy rotation.
Como, meanwhile, enter this encounter as one of Serie A’s surprise packages.
Unbeaten in their last 11 league matches (W5, D6), Cesc FÃ bregas has his team are operating with supreme confidence and tactical clarity.
Their 2-0 win over Sassuolo in the previous round extended an impressive run that has seen them concede only seven goals all season - the best defensive record in the league.
Their defensive solidity has helped them stay consistently competitive even against elite opponents.
However, their away form has been steadier than spectacular, producing just two victories (D3, L1).
With Roma up next, Como understand that their European ambitions hinge on whether they can emerge from this two-game gauntlet with points in hand.
Inter’s form in all competitions has been strong: WWWLWW in their last six.
Their Serie A record reads LWWWLW, showing resilience after setbacks, but also highlighting moments of vulnerability, particularly when chasing games.
Inter remain the only Serie A side yet to earn a point from a losing position this season (L4), a trend that points to the importance of scoring first.
Como’s trajectory is even more eye-catching.
Their last 12 league matches have yielded no defeats, and their overall Serie A form sits at DWDDWW.
They have been extremely disciplined, with 12 of their last 15 league games finishing under 2.5 goals, reflecting a compact, low-risk approach.
Their matches also average a league-low 7.46 corners per game - a sign of controlled tempo on and off the ball.
Inter are expected to revert to a full-strength lineup after rotating heavily midweek.
Yan Sommer, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrik Mkhitaryan and the core defensive unit will return to the XI.
Lautaro MartÃnez remains the heartbeat of the side, having scored the opener in all of his last four scoring appearances.
The only uncertainty lies in who partners him: Marcus Thuram, Francesco Esposito and Ange Yoan Bonny all scored in the cup, giving Chivu a rare selection headache.
Denzel Dumfries and Matteo Darmian remain sidelined, leaving Federico Dimarco and Carlos Augusto to handle wide responsibilities.
Como travel to Milan without Sergi Roberto and the experienced
Eduoardo Goldaniga, but receive a boost with Assane Diao nearing full fitness and Ivan Smolcic back from suspension.
The creative burden falls once again on Nico Paz, who already has 10 goal contributions this season and plays his 50th match for the club here.
Upfront, Anastasios Douvikas is expected to lead the line, supported by Addai and RodrÃguez in wide and half-space zones.
Inter will aim to dominate the ball, press high, and force Como into rushed build-up phases.
Chivu’s 3-5-2 emphasizes aggressive wingback advancement and vertical progression through Barella and Calhanoglu.
Expect Inter to try and score early; they have already netted four goals inside the first 10 minutes this season, joint-most in the league.
Como under Fabregas are possession-oriented but more cautious than Inter.
They will try to slow the tempo, reduce chaos, and create positional advantages through Nico Paz’s link-play.
Their defensive block is compact, and they will rely on quick, precise transitions through RodrÃguez and Paz to exploit the spaces behind Inter’s wingbacks.
Inter’s intention is clear: control, suffocate, and impose superiority through territorial dominance.
Como’s intention: frustrate, counter at the right moments, and push Inter into uncomfortable wide-defensive scenarios.
Inter have won their last nine Serie A meetings with Como by an aggregate score of 20-2.
They have never achieved 10 straight league wins against any opponent in their history - making this a potential record-setting night. Como have not beaten Inter in 75 years.
Key Pointers;
Inter have scored 2+ goals in all their home wins this season.
Como’s last 12 league matches are unbeaten, with under 2.5 goals in 12 of their last 15 games.
Inter have scored four opening goals inside the first 10 minutes - joint-most in the league.
Como boast the best defensive record in Serie A (7 goals conceded).
Inter have never taken a point from behind this season (L4 when trailing).
Given Inter’s attacking depth, their strong home form, and Como’s compact but occasionally stretching defensive shape, this match sets up perfectly for a competitive, cagey, but goal-trading affair. Inter should still have enough firepower to edge it, but Como’s form suggests they can strike in transition.
Prediction; BTTS (Both teams to score)
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