Como - Inter. Prediction and Match Preview

March 3, 2026 22:00. Como vs. Sinigallia
Coppa Italia, semi-final. First leg

Where to watch: Megogo

Como vs. Inter: Bookmakers' odds

Como

Como star Nico Paz was late for training ahead of the match against Lecce, limiting him to just 25 minutes in that Serie A match. However, he made the most of his time on the pitch - something Cesc Fabregas failed to do and will be criticising him from the start of the game against Inter. Discipline is high on Fabregas' list; he handled Diao just as firmly last season. As for the result against Lecce, Como won 3-1, winning without Paz, although they were losing early on. Moreover, it was the first time since 1987 that Como had scored three goals in the first half of a Serie A match.

Jesus Rodríguez was the most striking figure, truly controlling the course of the match. The Spaniard first brought on Anastasios Douvikas in the 18th minute and then scored himself in the 36th minute, putting Como ahead. Experts call him a fresh engine in Fabregas' attacking scheme.

For Como, the meeting with Inter is a landmark event: the club has reached the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia for the first time in 40 years after a penalty shootout against Napoli in the quarter-finals.

Fabregas deliberately downplays expectations in the media, calling Inter "an almost unstoppable machine." But insiders at Sky Italia report that the weekend's sessions have focused on intense pressing in the first 15 minutes, aimed at overwhelming the favorites.

Head coach Como has hinted that he will field his strongest team against Inter. Fabregas has prepared a surprise for the midfield - combining Perrone with Kakache. Their mission: to stop the playmaking of Barella and Çalhanoğlu. Como is expected to press relentlessly, undaunted by underdog status.

Inter

Following their midweek Champions League exit at the hands of Bodo/Glimt, Inter displayed a mature and effective performance against Genoa (2-0). Reports highlighted how the team prioritised control over talent, stifling their opponents with 56% possession.

Federico Dimarco topped the list, earning a 7.5 rating from leading media outlets. His strike in the 31st minute – a powerful low shot after Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s fine pass – was hailed by Italian pundits as a “delicacy”. It was Dimarco’s 20th goal of the season.

The media unanimously praised Mkhitaryan as one of the best on the pitch. Despite his age, he made a huge effort and almost scored, hitting the crossbar before providing the assist.

Hakan coolly converted the penalty in the 70th minute to seal the victory. The win extended Inter's lead over Milan to 13 points, virtually securing the Scudetto.

The first semi-final of the Cup against Como is seen by the press as a crucial step towards a domestic double.

In his latest press conference, Inter coach Cristian Chivu responded to media criticism of the European failure by saying: "I only think about Como; this is the most important game right now." Despite the stakes, Gazzetta dello Sport expects some deliberate rotation. Inter officials have carefully studied Como's 3-1 win over Lecce, paying particular attention to neutralising the fiery Jesus Rodriguez and Duvicas. Como vs Inter: Predicted Line-ups Team Line-ups Team Line-ups src="/en/football/get-prediction-lineup/como-1907-inter-milano-2026-03-04" width="950" height="756" content="responsive" class="lazyload"

Como - Inter: Author's Prediction

With a confident lead in the league, Inter can afford to prioritize influencing the Cup. But don't forget about the upcoming Milan derby this weekend - Chivu will be watching it. An away draw with a resilient Como will not be considered a failure for Inter.