On Saturday, Inter welcomes the strong newcomer. On paper, the team is the clear favorite, but Como is close behind Inter in third place and will enter the match with great confidence. Inter recently won 5-1 against Venezia in the Coppa Italia with a significant rotation, so it is to be expected that regulars Lautaro Martínez, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Nicolò Barella, and Alessandro Bastoni will return to the starting lineup against Como, even though coach Cristian Chivu will have to manage his players wisely with Tuesday’s Champions League match against Liverpool already on the horizon. Last season, Inter won both games against Como 2-0 and didn’t concede a goal. Back then, Como was still fighting to stay up, but now the club is in the hunt for international spots and seems way more confident. At the heart of the promoted side is Nico Paz in attacking midfield. The young Argentine has scored five goals and provided five assists in 13 appearances this season and is considered a creative, technically strong playmaker who makes Como difficult to predict even against favored opponents. Added to this is the special story of Cesc Fàbregas, who was briefly touted as a possible Inter coach in the summer but decided to remain loyal to Como. This duel has a symbolic significance for his team, as they want to show that they are more than just a promoted side, while Inter are looking to boost their confidence ahead of their match against Liverpool.
- Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan
- Date and time: December 6, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 14)
The recommendations are based on current form and tactics. A home win for Inter at odds of around 1.5 seems plausible because Lautaro Martínez has scored six goals in the last four games and led his team out of their slump, while Como will have to do without the injured Assane Diao. The over 3.5 goals bet is also appealing, as Inter have been scoring frequently lately, with the 5-1 win against Venezia being the most obvious example, and Como are playing much more offensively under Cesc Fàbregas, which usually favors high-scoring encounters. Inter’s expected rotation ahead of their Champions League appearance in Liverpool could open up space, especially after the break, and allow for additional goals. The option “Both teams to score” is also interesting: Yes, Como is unbeaten since August and has a creative playmaker in Nico Paz, who has made 13 league appearances and scored five goals and five assists, while Inter is weakened by the defensive absences of Dumfries and Darmian. The bookmakers clearly rate Como as underdogs with odds of around 6.0, but the Lariani’s stable form and Inter’s recent defensive vulnerabilities suggest that the promoted side can score at least one goal.
Inter Form & Record Check
Inter Milan is currently experiencing noticeable fluctuations in performance, with two defeats, 0-1 in the derby against Milan and 1-2 at Atletico Madrid, followed by convincing performances with a 2-0 win in Pisa and a 5-1 win against Venezia in the cup. Coach Cristian Chivu reacted very emotionally to the setbacks, but his clear words seem to have had an effect, as the team looked much more stable in Pisa, with Lautaro Martínez scoring twice and visibly taking on responsibility as a leader. Inter are third in the table with 27 points, just one point behind Napoli, while AS Roma also have 27 points, so the battle for the top spots remains extremely close. The right side of defense continues to be a problem, with Denzel Dumfries out until at least December 8 with an ankle injury, while Matteo Darmian could return soon. Despite these bottlenecks, sporting director Piero Ausilio currently sees no need for action in the January transfer market and considers the squad strong enough to achieve the season’s goals.
Inter are expected to start in a 3-5-2 formation. Due to Dumfries’ ankle problems, Cristian Chivu will have to improvise on the right side of defense, with Luis Henrique likely to step in as a winger. Bisseck, de Vrij, and Bastoni are expected to provide stability in the back three, while Dimarco will take over on the left flank. A trio of Barella, Çalhanoğlu, and Mkhitaryan is expected in midfield, with Mkhitaryan back from injury and bringing a wealth of experience. Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram are likely to start up front. Please note that this is a prediction; Chivu will announce the final lineup shortly before kickoff.
Como Form & Record Check
Como has scored impressively in recent weeks and is in fifth place in the table with 24 points. Cesc Fàbregas’ team has won three and drawn two of its last five league games, remaining unbeaten and just three points behind AS Roma, level on points with Bologna in sixth place. The 5-1 away win at Torino was the most notable victory in this series and underlined the team’s current strong form. Prior to that, there had been goalless draws at Napoli and against Cagliari, followed most recently by a 2-0 home win against Sassuolo with goals from Douvikas and Moreno. Tactically, their stability after the break is particularly striking. In the last five games, Como have not conceded a goal in the second half, while 80% of these games were tied at halftime, suggesting that the team needs some time to get going and often secures its points later in the game. However, Fàbregas has to do without several players. Dossena is out long-term with a cruciate ligament rupture, while Assane Diao and Sergi Roberto are sidelined with muscle problems. Diao’s absence in particular could leave a noticeable gap on the wing, but the recent run shows that rotation is currently working and solutions are being found. Overall, Como presents itself as a well-organized promoted team with defensive stability after the break and sufficient squad flexibility, but in the long run, the quality of the squad is likely to be put to the test against top teams.
Coach Cesc Fàbregas is likely to field Como in the tried-and-tested 4-2-3-1 system, with Butez in goal. The defense will consist of a back four with Vojvoda, Diego Carlos, Kempf, and Moreno. A double pivot of Perrone and Caqueret is expected in central midfield. Rodriguez, Paz, and Kühn will play in the attacking trio behind striker Douvikas. The injury situation remains tense, with Dossena out long term with a cruciate ligament rupture and winger Diao, who has a market value of around €30 million, out with a thigh injury. Please note that this lineup is a prediction and has yet to be confirmed.
Inter – Como Head-to-Head & Statistics
The two most recent encounters between Inter and Como ended in 2-0 wins for Inter, at home in December 2024 and away in May 2025. In both games, all goals were scored in the second half, with few notable goal-scoring opportunities at halftime. Inter increased the pressure significantly after the break while remaining defensively stable, and Como failed to score in either of these encounters. A total of only four goals were scored in these two games, with both matches ending with clearly under 2.5 goals, which clearly underlines Inter’s dominance and Como’s goal drought in this series.
