Como vs Inter: Full Match Preview and Expert Prediction for Serie A Showdown

May 23, 2025. 9:45 PM. Como. Stadio Sinigaglia
Serie A, Round 38

Injuries: Dossena, Sergi Roberto, Diao (all - Como)
Suspended: Goldaniga - Inzaghi (Inter head coach)

Como vs Inter: Betting and Expectations

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For the second consecutive month, Como head coach Cesc Fàbregas has been named Serie's best manager. The team swept all three May fixtures against Parma, Cagliari, and Verona, securing a solid 10th place in the table. With no pressure weighing on them, Como plans to take the game to Inter, focusing on an attacking style as the aggressors. "I don’t want Inter to impose their game on us. I want Como to impose our style on Inter! I don’t think Inter’s players will be distracted by the Champions League final or Napoli’s parallel match," said Fàbregas, who rejected offers from German giants to commit to a second season at Como.

This match will mark the final professional appearances for veterans Pepe Reina and Jòvin, both of whom have decided to hang up their boots. "I think they deserve playing time, we’ll see. My heart says yes. Both have had outstanding careers. Reina deserves to play; he’s given me so much, on and off the pitch. Jòvin is always positive. They’re both important for me, the club, and their teammates," Fàbregas hinted at his starting lineup choices.

The coach faces a tough decision ahead.

Inter Milan

In the previous round, Inter missed a golden opportunity to overtake Napoli and reclaim the Serie A lead. Antonio Conte's side failed to beat Parma away and dropped points at home in a 2-2 draw against Lazio. The Nerazzurri conceded a late goal from Pedro in the 90th minute at San Siro.

At the match’s end, Simone Inzaghi clashed with Lazio’s coach Marco Baroni, leading to the dismissal of both managers.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the team, club officials, and coaching staff locked themselves in the dressing room after the game against the Eagles. No Inter player gave post-match comments, with the squad visibly frustrated by the referee's decisions, especially Inzaghi's sending off.

Inzaghi remains silent ahead of the clash with Como, a recurring pattern this season. His pre-match press conferences have been rare in the league.

Meanwhile, a potential "golden match" between Inter and Napoli still looms. This would occur if Inter draws against Como and Napoli loses their final game. Serie A has even penciled in May 26 for this decisive showdown. The tight turnaround is due to Inter’s Champions League final appearance on May 31 against PSG.

As for team news, Pavard and Zieliński are expected to miss the last round. Lautaro and Frattesi have recovered but will likely be on the bench. Media reports suggest Inzaghi plans rotation, with Martínez starting instead of Sommer, and De Vrij and Bisecca replacing Acerbi and Bastoni.

Probable Lineups: Como vs Inter

Author’s Prediction: Como vs Inter

If Inter wants to keep their slim hopes of clinching first place alive, they must beat Como and rely on Napoli slipping up. I believe Inzaghi’s squad will at least fulfill this minimum task. However, Napoli is unlikely to falter twice in a row at a packed Diego Maradona Stadium against Cagliari.