Como Prepared for Challenging Match Against Inter Milan
Como heads to San Siro with confidence following an impressive 9-1 victory in the Champions League, presenting a real opportunity to equal Inter Milan on points. Under the leadership of Cesc Fàbregas, Como has emerged as a notable surprise in Serie A, though they face a significant challenge: Inter has maintained a perfect home record against them for 14 consecutive matches.
Inter Milan vs Como Preview
Inter is looking to bounce back after a 3-1 loss to AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina, which ended their 19-game unbeaten streak in Serie A. Cristian Chivu’s squad currently trails league leaders Lazio by three points. However, Inter showed resilience with a 3-0 Champions League win against Feyenoord midweek, thanks to goals from Yann Bisseck, Pio Esposito, and Piotr Zieliński.
Como is no longer just an interesting narrative. They have achieved a club-record 23 points from their first ten league games, sitting fourth in the table, just two points behind Inter. Fàbregas’ side has won four straight Serie A matches and six consecutive games across all competitions, netting 22 goals during this period. Their most recent outing saw an extraordinary 9-1 victory against Lens in the Champions League, featuring a hat-trick from Tasos Douvikas.
Despite their remarkable form, Como faces a daunting historical backdrop. Inter’s dominance includes 14 successive victories in Serie A home games against Como and 11 straight league wins overall. Fàbregas has suffered defeat in all four previous encounters against Inter, making this match a crucial test for Como to affirm their impressive early-season performance.
Inter Milan Team News
Inter captain Lautaro Martínez will remain sidelined due to a thigh injury and is not expected to return until after the international break. Luis Henrique is also unavailable. On a positive note, Benjamin Pavard, John Stones, and Curtis Jones have resumed full training and could feature on the substitutes’ bench. Alessandro Bastoni is back after serving a UEFA suspension.
Josep Martínez is likely to start in goal, supported by Yann Bisseck, Manuel Akanji, and Bastoni in defense. Djed Spence and Federico Dimarco are expected to occupy the wing-back positions, while Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, and Piotr Zieliński will be central in midfield. Marcus Thuram and Pio Esposito are anticipated to lead the attack, with Esposito coming off a goal versus Feyenoord.
Como Team News
Como has its share of injury concerns, with Moise Kean, Trevoh Chalobah, Jesús Rodríguez, Jayden Addai, and Assane Diao all likely to miss the match. Chalobah’s unavailability means Fàbregas is set to retain the same central defensive pairing that has contributed to Como’s impressive defensive record in Serie A.
Jean Butez is expected to start in goal, with Yan Couto, Jacobo Ramón, Marc-Oliver Kempf, and Álex Valle forming the defense. Máximo Perrone and Luis Milla will likely provide midfield stability, while Lucas Da Cunha, Nico Paz, and Martin Baturina support Douvikas, who remains a key offensive threat following his excellent performance against Lens.
Probable Lineups
Inter Milan (3-5-2): Josep Martínez; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Spence, Barella, Çalhanoğlu, Zieliński, Dimarco; Thuram, Esposito.
Como (4-2-3-1): Butez; Yan Couto, Ramón, Kempf, Álex Valle; Perrone, Milla; Da Cunha, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.
How to Watch Inter Milan vs Como
| Region | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| USA | CBS Sports Golazo, Paramount+ (English) / Universo (Spanish) |
| Canada | DAZN, TLN |
| UK | TNT Sports 4, DAZN |
| Australia | beIN Sports 3 |
| Italy | DAZN, Sky Sport 251 |
Kick-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. CET / 12:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 8, at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) in Milan.
