Como – Inter Milan
It’s a night when everything is at stake in Como: while the home side are celebrating an unexpectedly carefree comeback year, Inter Milan travel with the burden of what could be their last say in the title race. On Friday, the 38th matchday comes to a close at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, and all eyes will be on Cesc Fàbregas, whose team is already ahead of schedule with 49 points, as well as Simone Inzaghi, who will have to watch from the stands due to his suspension. Fàbregas summed up his club’s pride when he said after the recent 1-1 draw in Verona: “That was our Scudetto.” For Inter, the same match is a must-win: with 78 points, the team is one point behind Napoli and cannot afford any slip-ups. Lautaro Martínez will be rested, but winter signing Nico Paz could step into the spotlight. Inter won the first leg 2-0, but Como lacked experience and cleverness in the decisive moments. This time around, both clubs are missing some key players, such as Frattesi and Carboni for the visitors and Dossena and Assane Diao for the hosts. The starting position promises excitement, because the evening is a bonus for Como but a must for Inter.
Como – Inter info
- Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como
- Date and time: May 23, 2025, 8:45 p.m.
- Competition: Serie A (matchday 38)
Como form & record
Como goes into the season finale with confidence. Fàbregas’s team has been unbeaten in its last five league games, picking up four wins and the aforementioned 1-1 draw in Verona, scoring in every game. The team was particularly impressive after the break, winning four of the five second halves and keeping a clean sheet, which is indicative of fitness and tactical discipline. With 49 points and tenth place, the promoted side has long since secured its place in the league. Given the absences of Dossena, Sergi Roberto, Dele Alli, and Assane Diao, this stability is all the more remarkable.
Fàbregas is likely to stick with his tried-and-tested 4-2-3-1 formation. Goldaniga will start alongside Kempf in central defense, with Perrone and da Cunha providing cover in front of them. In attack, Strefezza will line up on the right, Caqueret in the center and Nico Paz on the left behind striker Douvikas. Speed and vertical runs will continue to be the core concept, and despite the absences, major surprises are unlikely.
Inter Form & Record Check
Inter Milan are keeping their composure despite constant pressure. Their last five competitive games have yielded three wins and two draws, including a 2-2 draw with Lazio, where only a penalty in the closing stages prevented them from winning. The Nerazzurri have scored in each of these games, often dominating before the break, winning four of the first five halves and losing none during this period. The personnel situation remains complicated: Lautaro is out for the time being, while Frattesi and Carboni are completely unavailable. Nevertheless, the basic formation is convincing, as Barella, Çalhanoğlu, and the back three around Acerbi show little variation. However, Inter can hardly afford to drop points due to their narrow gap behind Napoli.
Inter are also likely to stick with their familiar 3-5-2 formation, with interim coach Farris making only minor changes. Sommer will start in goal, with Acerbi, Bastoni and Pavard in front of him, while Barella and Çalhanoğlu will direct the midfield alongside Mkhitaryan. Thuram and Taremi will form the front two, with Lautaro waiting on the bench. The absences of Frattesi and Carboni reduce the options for rotation, but the framework remains intact.
H2H Como – Inter Head-to-Head & Statistics
The only Serie A clash between the two sides this season ended 2-0 to Inter in December. Como held out for half the game before the Milan side’s individual class came to the fore. The late goals suggested that Como still need to improve their stamina and guile against top teams, something that Fàbregas has repeatedly emphasized since then.
