Inter Milan will continue their pursuit of the Serie A frontrunners as they welcome Como to San Siro on Monday. The visitors have had their moments lately but face a difficult task at the home of the champions, who are expected to claim a comfortable win.
Inter Milan have been getting better as the season progresses and are unbeaten in their last 10 Serie A matches. Among their results in that run is a 5-0 victory at Verona while they also beat Lazio 6-0 in their previous fixture.
Both results highlight how well Inter Milan are playing as they often impress going forward while remaining solid at the back. Simone Inzaghi’s men have kept clean sheets in four of their last six home matches across all competitions, including the 2-0 Coppa Italia win over Udinese.
Como are currently one point above the relegation zone having gone unbeaten in four of their last five matches across all competitions. Cesc Fabregas’ men travel to San Siro off the back of a 2-0 victory over Roma in their previous Serie A fixture.
That win over Roma was the first in 10 matches for Como, who have suffered five defeats in that run. They have also struggled on their travels this season with three defeats and played out two draws in their last five away matches.
How the bookies view it: Inter overwhelming favourites
Inter Milan have been installed as overwhelming favourites and are priced at 2/9 by BoyleSports to claim the win. An unlikely victory for Como is valued at 10/1 by BoyleSports, who are also offering odds of 5/1 for a draw.
Head to head: Inter have the edge
There have been only three previous matches between Inter Milan and Como, with the Nerazzurri winning all three. The most recent meeting was a 3-2 victory in a club friendly back in 2012.
Players to watch: Eyes on Inter Milan defence
Inter Milan have been solid at the back lately, earning shutouts in four of their last six home matches. Alessandro Bastoni and Stefan de Vrij have an impressive central defensive partnership and can lead the hosts to another clean sheet at 5/6 with BoyleSports.
The Nerazzurri are just as impressive at the other end of the pitch, particularly with Marcus Thuram, who has 11 Serie A goals so far. The French striker is priced at 21/20 by BoyleSports to get on the score sheet on Monday.
Probable line-ups
Nicolo Barella, Benjamin Pavard and Francesco Acerbi are all sidelined for Inter Milan with injury and will miss Monday’s clash. The likes of Hakan Calhanoglu, Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram and Stefan de Vrij should all return after starting on the bench in the Copa Italia.
Como also have injury problems of their own, with Maximo Perrone, Marco Sala and Alberto Moreno all sidelined. Andrea Belotti should lead the line once again with Nicolas Paz providing support having scored one of the goals in the win over Roma.
Inter Milan: Sommer, Bisseck, de Vrij, Bastoni, Dumfries, Mkhitaryan, Zielinski, Calhanoglu, Dimarco, Thuram, Martinez
Como: Reina, Barba, Kempf, Goldaniga, Van der Brempt, Da Cunha, Engelhardt, Fadera, Paz, Strefezza, Belotti
Anything else catch the eye?
Inter Milan have shown their attacking quality lately and with another dominant victory expected, a -1 handicap could be considered at 4/6 with BoyleSports. The hosts have also scored in both halves in their last two Serie A matches and a similar outcome is priced at 5/6 with BoyleSports.
With Inter Milan expected to score in both halves and not concede, they are likely to win both halves on Monday at 6/4 with Boylesports.
This Serie A match between Inter Milan and Como will be played on Dec 23, 2024 and kick off at 19:45. Check below for our tipsters best Inter Milan vs Como prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
