Inter Milan are looking to maintain the pressure on the leaders when they host Como in an Italian Serie A fixture. The Nerazzurri have been solid at home this season, while the visitors have lost just once so far in the league.
Inter Milan were in rampant mood in midweek, easing to a 5-1 home victory over Venezia in a Coppa Italia fixture. That was another solid display following their 2-0 victory at Pisa last time out in Serie A.
Sitting just one point behind AC Milan, the task for Inter Milan will be to maintain the pressure on the leaders. The win against Venezia is part of a solid home form for Cristian Chivu's men, who have been victorious in seven of their last eight matches at San Siro.
Como have been the surprise team in Serie A this season, with just one defeat in their 13 League matches so far. Cesc Fabregas' men are currently challenging for the European places, sitting fifth in the table.
Goals from Anastasios Douvikas and Alberto Moreno gave Como a 2-0 home victory over Sassuolo last time out in Serie A. However, their away form could be better, having picked up just two wins in their last six matches on the road.
How the bookies view it: Nerazzurri highly fancied
Inter Milan have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 11/20 by Ladbrokes to claim the win. A victory for Como is valued at 11/2 by Paddy Power, while a draw is set at odds of 7/2 by bet365.
Head to head: Superior Nerazzurri
Inter Milan are unblemished in this fixture, winning all five previous matches against Como. The Nerazzurri did the double last season, with both matches ending in 2-0 victories.
Players to watch: Prolific Martinez
Lautaro Martinez is enjoying a fine season for Inter Milan, scoring six Serie A goals so far. Having grabbed both goals last time out at Pisa, the striker will be the one to watch (Lautaro Martinez anytime goalscorer – priced at 13/10 on Ladbrokes).
Como have also shown some attacking quality this season, with Nico Paz their leading scorer with five goals. Given his threat from distance and set pieces, the midfielder could be worth keeping an eye on (Nico Paz anytime goalscorer – valued at 4/1 by bet365).
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Probable line-ups:
Defenders Matteo Darmian and Denzel Dumfries are likely to miss Saturday's clash, with both players ruled out with injury. Martinez and Marcus Thuram should partner in attack once again, while Francesco Acerbi is set to feature at the back.
Assane Diao remains a long-term injury absentee for Como, while Sergi Roberto and Edoardo Goldaniga are also ruled out. Paz should continue in midfield while Douvikas is set to lead the line once again.
Inter Milan: Sommer, Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni, Luiz Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Di Marco, Thuram, Martinez.
Como: Butez, Vojvoda, Diego Carlos, Ramon, Moreno, Caqueret, Perrone, Addai, Paz, Rodriguez, Douvikas.
Anything else catch the eye?
Eight of Inter Milan's last 10 matches have produced over 2.5 goals – available at 4/5 on Betfred. The Nerazzurri have also scored over 1.5 goals in seven of their last eight matches at San Siro (Inter Milan over 1.5 goals – offered at 13/20 on Ladbrokes).
Inter Milan have led at the break in three of their last four home matches (Inter Milan halftime win – priced at 21/20 by William Hill).
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