Inter Milan vs Como preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

Inter Milan is just a point shy of the top of the table and will use this opportunity to gain vital points. Como is a stubborn side and will want to cut short the hopes of their hosts.

After the 1-0 defeat against arch-rivals AC Milan, Inter provided a perfect response by winning Pisa in a 2-0 thriller last weekend. This result will ensure that Cristian Chivu’s men come into this fixture with positive momentum.

The Nerazzurri lost the Scudetto last season by just a point to Napoli, and gaining every point is vital if they do not want a repeat of last season. Winning against a great side like Como on Saturday will make a big statement.

Como is having an excellent season so far, especially with their latest 2-0 win against Sassuolo. This brings Cesc Fabregas's men's unbeaten run now stretched to 12 games in all competitions (W6, D6).

Despite playing away from home, their manager will rely on his team to avoid defeat. While picking up a point will be difficult, it is necessary to boost their confidence ahead of their next fixture against Roma, another title contender.

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Inter Milan has overwhelmingly dominated the H2H fixtures against Como with 5 wins out of 5 matches. The away team were only able to score just 2 goals in all of those meetings.

Therefore, Como will want to change the narrative, especially now that they are in top form. Winning this match also pushes them up the table and into the title contender position.

Cristian Chivu rotated his squad for the League Cup match against Venezia, giving some of his first team players to be well-rested. This will provide the players with the needed energy to win this fixture.

The manager will still be without Matteo Darmian and Denzel Dumfries, who are still sidelined with injury. However, Thuram and Lautaro Martinez will be fully ready to lead the attack line.

For Como, both Edoardo Goldaniga and Sergi Roberto are still out of the squad due to injury. However, there are no issues for Fabregas, especially in the attack.

The team's attack will be led by the club's top goal scorer, Nico Paz. He will most likely be supported by an experienced attacker, Alvaro Morata.

Inter Milan (3-5-2): Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Henrique, Calhanoglu, Barella, Sucic, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez

Como (4-2-3-1): Butez; Posch, Ramon, Carlos, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Addai, Paz, Rodriguez; Morata

Inter Milan are the favourites coming into this fixture according to popular bookies, including Livescorebet. Their H2H records against their visitors also give them an edge.

While we do not expect this match to be easy for the Black and Blues this time around, their title chase will be a motivating factor to ensure they get all three points.

Correct score prediction: Inter Milan 2-0 Como

• Bet on Inter Milan to win

• Over 1.5 goals

• Lautaro Martinez to score