Inter vs Como Preview - The Ultimate Serie A Showdown

Match context

At 00:00 on December 7th, 2025, the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza will host a highly anticipated Serie A clash between Inter and Como. This match is crucial as both teams are competing at the top of the league table. Inter, currently in 3rd place with 27 points, will be looking to assert their dominance against Como, who are in 5th place with 24 points.

Performance analysis

Inter: Impressive attacking power

Inter are showing great form with 4 wins in their last 5 matches. After 13 rounds, the home team has won 9 matches and lost 4, a result that shows an attacking style of play that is entertaining but sometimes lacks balance. Inter's greatest strength lies in their attack, having scored 28 goals, averaging 2.2 goals per game. However, their defense has conceded 13 goals, a figure that needs improvement.

Como: A solid defense is the foundation.

In contrast to Inter, Como is soaring thanks to an incredibly solid defense. They are currently on a five-match unbeaten streak with three wins and two draws. Since the start of the season, Como has only lost one match in 13 rounds, winning six and drawing six. Notably, they have only conceded seven goals, an average of just 0.5 goals per game, an outstanding defensive record.

History of confrontations

Recent head-to-head history heavily favors Inter. In their two most recent encounters in 2024 and 2025, Inter won both matches with the same 2-0 scoreline. This result gives the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium team a significant psychological advantage ahead of the rematch.

Force situation

Both teams are facing significant personnel losses due to injuries.

Inter

The home team will be without several key players, including:

• M. Darmian: Absent due to calf injury.
• D. Dumfries: Absent due to ankle injury.
• T. Palacios: Absent due to thigh injury.
• R. Di Gennaro's availability for the match remains uncertain due to a wrist injury.

Como

On the visitors' side, they were also missing key players in their defense:

• A. Dossena: Absent due to knee injury.
• E. Goldaniga: Absent due to heel injury.
• S. Roberto: Absent due to a thigh injury.

Analysis and predictions

With home advantage, a superior head-to-head record, and a proven attacking strength, Inter are considered the favorites in this match. However, breaking through Como's disciplined defense will be a formidable challenge. While injuries to both sides could affect the outcome, Inter are still expected to secure a narrow victory to consolidate their position in the league table.

Team lineup updated at 23:23 on 06/12/2025

Official lineup

Inter

Diagram: 3-5-2

CoachCristian Eugen Chivu

Starting lineup:

• 1. Yann Sommer (G)
• 25. Manuel Akanji (D)
• 15. Francesco Acerbi (D)
• 95. Alessandro Bastoni (D)
• 11. Luís Henrique (M)
• 23. Nicolò Barella (M)
• 20. Hakan Çalhanoğlu (M)
• 7. Piotr Zieliński (M)
• 32. Federico Dimarco (M)
• 9. Marcus Thuram (F)
• 10. Lautaro Martínez (F)

Substitutes:

• 60. Alain Taho
• 13. Josep Martínez
• 31. Yann Bisseck
• 43. Matteo Cocchi
• 49. Yvan Maye
• 6. Stefan de Vrij
• 30. Carlos Augusto
• 17. Andy Diouf
• 8. Petar Sučić
• 16. Davide Frattesi
• 22. Henrikh Mkhitaryan
• 14. Ange-Yoan Bonny
• 94. Francesco Pio Esposito

Como

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachFrancesc Fàbregas i Soler

Starting lineup:

• 1. Jean Butez (G)
• 27. Stefan Posch (D)
• 14. Jacobo Ramón (D)
• 34. Diego Carlos (D)
• 3. Álex Valle (D)
• 23. Máximo Perrone (M)
• 33. Lucas Da Cunha (M)
• 42. Jayden Addai (M)
• 10. Nico Paz (M)
• 17. Jesús Rodriguez (M)
• 7. Álvaro Morata (F)

Substitutes:

• 22. Mauro Vigorito
• 44. Nikola Čavlina
• 77. Ignace Van der Brempt
• 2. Marc-Oliver Kempf
• 31. Mërgim Vojvoda
• 18. Alberto Moreno
• 28. Ivan Smolčić
• 20. Martin Baturina
• 6. Maxence Caqueret
• 38. Assane Diao
• 99. Alberto Cerri
• 19. Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn
• 11. Anastasios Douvikas

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