Inter Milan and Como will go head-to-head in Serie A on Saturday in what promises to be an intriguing encounter at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
Both sides arrive in excellent form, with Inter chasing the Serie A title and Como mounting a surprising challenge for European qualification.
Inter Milan vs Como – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 6th December.
- Kick-off: 5pm BST
- Venue: San Siro, Milan.
Inter Milan team news
Inter will be without Denzel Dumfries for the Como clash, with the Dutch wing-back continuing his recovery from an ankle injury sustained against Lazio. Dumfries is targeting the Champions League encounter with Liverpool next week for his return. Andy Diouf is set to deputise at right wing-back, having impressed with a goalscoring performance against Venezia in the Coppa Italia.
Matteo Darmian also remains unavailable as he continues his recovery programme, forcing Inter to improvise on the right flank.
Marcus Thuram returned to the scoresheet impressively, netting twice in Inter’s commanding 5-1 Coppa Italia demolition of Venezia on Wednesday. Following his goal drought that stretched since mid-September due to a hamstring injury, the Frenchman has rediscovered his form at a critical juncture in the season.
Lautaro Martínez continues to be the focal point of Inter’s attack and has cemented his place in the club’s all-time top scorers list, matching the legendary Sandro Mazzola with 161 goals for the Nerazzurri.
Como team news
Cesc Fàbregas’s side arrives at San Siro on the back of an impressive 2-0 victory over Sassuolo, maintaining their unbeaten streak. Midfielder Máximo Perrone is approaching a suspension as one more yellow card would mean he will be suspended for the next game.
Defender Sergi Roberto is expected to complete his recovery from a thigh injury and could return to the squad, having been unavailable in recent weeks, though this match might be too soon. Assane Diao remains doubtful but might, and the manager will take a last-minute decision about him, while Alberto Dossena is sidelined with a knee problem.
The attacking creativity will rest on the shoulders of Nico Paz, who has delivered five goals and five assists in Serie A this season. Paz is approaching his 50th appearance for Como and continues to be the orchestrator of the Lariani’s stunning campaign. Anastasios Douvikas will lead the line for Como.
Form
Inter Milan
Cristian Chivu’s side remain firmly in the title race. Inter secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Pisa before dismantling Venezia 5-1 in the Coppa Italia Round of 16. The Nerazzurri are currently in third place with 27 points from 13 matches, just one point behind joint leaders AC Milan and Napoli.
At home, Inter have been formidable, winning 8 out of 10 Serie A matches at San Siro this season. The club’s attacking prowess is evident with 28 goals scored in just 13 league matches, the highest in Serie A this season by any team, while maintaining defensive solidity with only 13 goals conceded.
Como
Como have emerged as one of Serie A’s most surprising packages this season. The Lariani have built on the current success and now occupy fifth position with 24 points from 13 matches—just three points behind Inter.
Most impressively, Fàbregas’ side remain unbeaten in their last 12 matches across all competitions, a remarkable achievement for Como. However, their away record is mixed. Como have won just two of their six Serie A away games this season, but also lost just one, drawing the other three.
Predicted lineups
Inter Milan: Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Augusto, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez.
Como: Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, Carlos, Moreno; Perrone, Caqueret; Addai, Paz, Rodriguez; Douvikas.
How to watch Inter Milan vs Como?
UK fans can watch the match live on DAZN and TNT Sports 1.
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