The Matchday 14 Serie A clash between Inter and Como will take place on December 6 at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. Inter vs. Como: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Inter
Christian Chivu's side were victorious against Pisa on the road in the last round (2-0). This victory marked Inter's ninth in the current championship. Additionally, the team kept a clean sheet for the fifth time this Serie A season. It's worth noting that the Milan side is the most prolific club in the current championship with 28 goals. Inter has accumulated 27 points and climbed to third place in the standings.
- The team has not lost in 7 of their last 8 home matches in Serie A (6 wins, 1 draw).
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of the club's last 7 home league encounters.
- Inter has scored at least twice in 6 of their last 7 home Serie A games.
Predicted lineup for Inter (3-5-2)
Yann Sommer – Manuel Akanji, Alessandro Bastoni, Francesco Acerbi – Luis Enrique, Petar Sucic, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Federico Dimarco – Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram.
Defenders Matteo Darmian and Denzel Dumfries, as well as forward Ange-Yoan Bonny, will miss the game due to injuries.
Como
In the last round, Cesc Fabregas's side defeated Sassuolo at home (2-0). As a result, Como extended their unbeaten streak in the championship to 11 matches (5 wins, 6 draws). Additionally, the team kept a clean sheet for the fifth time in their last seven Serie A encounters. Como has 24 points, allowing them to occupy fifth place in the standings. It's also worth noting that the club, along with Roma, has conceded the fewest goals in the current championship (7 goals each).
- The team has not lost in 9 of their last 10 away Serie A matches (5 wins, 4 draws).
- The club has not conceded more than one goal in their last ten away league games.
- Como has scored a maximum of one goal in 6 of their last 8 away Serie A matches.
Predicted lineup for Como (4-5-1)
Jean Butez – Alberto Moreno, Mergim Vojvoda, Diego Carlos, Jacobo Ramon – Maximo Perrone, Jayden Addai, Maxence Caqueret, Nico Paz, Jesus Rodriguez – Anastasios Douvikas.
Midfielder Sergi Roberto and forward Assane Diao will miss the game due to injuries.
Inter vs. Como: Match Prediction
I expect that this encounter, which is important for both teams from a tournament perspective, will not feature many goals. Both teams are known for their solid defense and are capable of effectively neutralizing each other's attacks. Inter has conceded only five goals in seven home matches this championship and has kept a clean sheet three times. Additionally, last Serie A season, the Milan side did not allow Como to score at their ground.
Cesc Fabregas's side has been impressive defensively in the current championship and ranks among the best teams in terms of goals conceded. It's also significant that even away from home, Como has long avoided poor defensive performances. In none of their last nine away Serie A matches have they conceded more than one goal, and they kept a clean sheet in four of those games.
I don't think we'll see many goals in this encounter. My prediction: Total under 3
