Inter – Como. Prediction and Match Preview

April 21, 2026. 22:00. Milan. Giuseppe Meazza
Italian Cup, semi-finals. Second leg (first leg – 0:0)

Where to watch: Megogo

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Inter

Inter's victory over Cagliari (3:0) was a decisive step for the Milanese team in consolidating its leadership in Serie A. The media called the game a "demonstration of maturity". Despite a difficult first half from the visitors, Inter crushed them after the break.

"I don't often see the eyes of Inter players, because they are always looking at their phones. But today on the field I saw their complete concentration. With five rounds left in the season, we have already secured a place in the Champions League. That was one of the club's top priorities," said Chivu.

Immediately after the final whistle in the match against Cagliari, the media's attention shifted to the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final against Como, scheduled for April 21.

Italian insiders report that the early substitutions of key players (Thuram, Mkhitaryan and Dimarco) in the second half against Cagliari were dictated by preparations for Como. Chivu is keen to avoid injuries ahead of this important cup match.

Como

Como unexpectedly lost 1-2 away to Sassuolo, although their opponents had serious missing players in the squad. Gazzetta dello Sport called the result "big goal syndrome" - Cesc Fàbregas' team seemed to be already mentally at San Siro.

Sassuolo coach Fabio Grosso outplayed Cesc in midfield. The press noted that Como relied too much on the individual skill of Nico Paz, who did score in the 45th minute but was completely neutralized by the opponent's center of the field in the second half.

The goals by Volpato and Nzola late in the first half (42nd and 44th minutes) were due to a loss of concentration by the central defenders. Tuttosport writes that Como's defense looked fragile under pressure without proper support.

For Fàbregas and his men, Friday ended not only with a defeat, but also with an urgent review of plans. In his post-match interview on April 17, Fàbregas was straightforward. He said that "there's nothing to be done with this attitude in Milan." Immediately after the match on April 17, Como's medical staff took a group of players who played the full 90 minutes under special supervision. In training before the trip to Inter, the main focus was on the "low blocking" tactic that Como used in the first semi-final (0-0). For Como, this is the match of their lives, and the defeat by Sassuolo only added to the sporting fervor. Inter - Como: Expected lineups Cristian Chivu has not yet dispelled doubts about the participation of Alessandro Bastoni. The defender was not called up for the match against Cagliari due to some physical problems and the need to regain optimal form. The goal is to at least get him on the bench, but the coach will make the final decision only on match day.

Good news for Jan Bissek: he has recovered from his injury and is considered fully healthy.
As for Lautaro Martinez, the club is in no hurry to bring him back. El Toro continues to work on an individual program, strictly adhering to the schedule set by the medical staff. They will not risk the Argentine's health, especially since there is no urgent need right now.

“Inter” – “Como”: Prediction author

Como and Inter recently met in the league. Fabregas' team came close to a draw in the final minutes, but still lost at home (3:4). If Cesc plays open football at San Siro, he will not win. Como's only chance in this game is to play defense. If not for that, Fabregas would have to betray his principles.

Today, this is unlikely to happen.