Analysis and prediction for Como vs Inter Milan: A cruel ending for the newcomers.
The Serie A match between Como and Inter Milan will take place at 1:45 AM on May 24th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the teams' form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest team news for Como vs Inter Milan
Inter are concerned about the fitness of two Champions League heroes – captain Lautaro Martinez and Davide Frattesi – as both are racing against time to be fit for Friday's crucial match.
Both are likely to be on the bench, while defender Benjamin Pavard has just returned to training and may be ready to play.
If Lautaro is fit enough to start at Sinigaglia, Mehdi Taremi will return to the bench, allowing Martinez to partner Marcus Thuram in attack.
Furthermore, manager Inzaghi will almost certainly keep the same lineup, with Denzel Dumfries continuing to be a threat from set pieces: after his header last week, the Dutch winger has scored 11 goals and provided 5 assists in all competitions this season.
On Como's side, their top scorer Assane Diao – who has scored eight Serie A goals since January – is absent due to injury, so they will be relying on young talent Nico Paz (six goals, eight assists) to create opportunities.
Alberto Dossena and Sergi Roberto are also sidelined due to injury, while Edoardo Goldaniga is suspended; Ivan Smolcic is likely to start in their place.
Meanwhile, veteran goalkeeper Pepe Reina will officially retire from playing at the age of 42, after recently announcing his decision to retire.
Latest predicted lineup for Como vs Inter Milan
Como:
Butez; Vojvoda, Smolcic, Kempf, Valle; Da Cunha, Perrone; Paz, Caqueret, Strefezza; Douvikas
Inter Milan:
Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Taremi
Latest football match prediction: Como vs Inter Milan
Serie A's 'Super Sunday' certainly didn't disappoint fans. Nine matches played simultaneously last weekend showcased a breathtaking race between Inter and Napoli for the Scudetto, full of drama and controversy.
Defending champions Inter missed a golden opportunity to reclaim the top spot in the league when they were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Lazio at San Siro, despite taking the lead on several occasions.
Yann Bisseck opened the scoring just before halftime, Pedro quickly equalized for Lazio, but right-back Denzel Dumfries – with a dangerous header – nearly put Inter in the lead after Napoli only managed a 0-0 draw at Parma.
However, while Inter had previously enjoyed the euphoria of a late goal against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final, this time they were dealt a harsh blow. VAR determined that Bisseck had handled the ball, and Pedro – 38 – calmly converted the penalty to equalize in injury time.
Inter even had a chance to win in the final seconds, but Marko Arnautovic missed a golden opportunity, leaving the Milanese team still one point behind Napoli.
Therefore, the Serie A championship will be decided this Friday, when both teams play the final round – or we will have to wait until the play-off next Monday if Napoli lose and Inter draw, leaving both with equal points (79).
While Antonio Conte's team hosts Cagliari at home, Simone Inzaghi's side will travel to their Lombardy rivals Como to conclude a turbulent season, just eight days before the Champions League final against PSG.
After a run of eight consecutive away wins with seven clean sheets, Inter have only won two of their last eight away games in Serie A, so the Stadio Sinigaglia is not an ideal destination at this crucial time.
However, history is on their side: Inter have won all eight of their most recent league matches against Como, including a 2-0 victory at San Siro in December.
Despite having his six-game winning streak halted last weekend, Como remains confident and promises to be a significant challenge for Inzaghi's team in the Scudetto race.
Despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Hellas Verona, Como has secured a place in the top 10 after an impressive run of form since April.
Currently ranked 10th with 49 points, five points ahead of Torino and Udinese, Como still has a chance to reach or surpass the 50-point mark – something Verona achieved in 2014 as a newly promoted team.
After a slow start, Como has performed well in his return to Serie A after a 21-year absence and could become a familiar name for many seasons to come.
With strong financial backing and led by the talented coach Cesc Fabregas, they aim to build a solid foundation for the future.
On their way to breaking into the top 10, Como have won all three of their most recent home games and conceded only one goal, so they could potentially influence Inter's title race.
Latest Como vs Inter Milan score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Como vs Inter Milanas follows:
- Sportsmole:Como 0-1 Inter Milan
- WhoScore:Como 1-2 Inter Milan
- Our newspaper predicts:Como 1-2 Inter Milan
When and where can I watch Como vs Inter Milan live?
To watch the Como vs Inter Milan match live in Serie A, taking place at 1:45 AM on May 24th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.