After a trophyless season the year before last, the Milan giants, under Chivu, secured a domestic double. The Italians made a difficult start to their Champions League campaign with two defeats, but then beat Shakhtar while down to ten men. This week, they went one step further by thrashing Feyenoord 3-0. In Serie A, meanwhile, they have failed to win only against Roma, and even then recovered from 0-2 to earn a draw. However, they did lose the derby against Milan.
The club from the Giuseppe Sinigaglia stunned everyone last season by finishing fourth. That was enough to earn promotion to Serie A. The newcomers have already managed to beat RB Leipzig and Manchester United, although they lost 2-3 to Feyenoord. Against Lens, they produced a rare rout, winning 9-1 — and doing so away from home. They have also picked up plenty of victories domestically, beating Venezia 1-0 in the most recent round.
The title holders are scoring an average of 2.6 goals per match, while conceding half as many — 1.33, which is still a notable figure. Last season’s surprise package are also in fine form: they average 1.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded.
Previous matches: Inter vs Como
Across their last thirteen official meetings, the Milan side have allowed their neighbors just one draw.
The champions are rightfully considered favorites at home. However, the visitors are also in good shape, while the hosts have suffered a number of slip-ups — the better option is to back over 3.0 goals (odds — 1.73).
Inter vs Como: key statistics and trends
Inter have failed to win in Serie A for only the second time
70% of Inter’s matches finish with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.9
Como have won six matches in a row
60% of Como’s matches finish with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.6
Inter vs Como: possible starting lineups
Inter play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Josep Martinez — Pavard, Bisseck, Neves — Diouf, Sucic, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco — Thuram, Pio Esposito.
Como play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Bute — Couto, Kambwala, Kempf, Kayky — Ricci, Perrone — Cacace, Da Cunha, Baturina — Douvikas
