Both sides are heading into this match in excellent form. However, for Inter, this match is very crucial to have a chance at the title this season.
Match info: Serie A
Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como
Date: Friday, 23rd May 2025
Time: 7:45 pm Nigerian time
One point shy of top spot ahead of a dramatic Friday night finale, reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan will visit nearby Como, hoping to overhaul title rivals Napoli.
After both sides slipped up last week, the Scudetto could still go either way - or even be decided by a playoff - as Italy's top-flight season nears its climax.
Head-to-head:
- Como have never beaten Inter Milan before.
- Inter won the 3 previous meetings the two teams.
- Como played a 1-1 draw with Hellas Verona in the last Serie A outing
- Inter Milan played a 2-2 draw with Lazio in the last Serie A outing
- Inter have been awarded the most penalties this season (9)
- Como are yet to score a single goal against Inter.
- Inter Milan have scored 8 goals in their 3 matches against Como.
- Inter won the first leg 2.0.
- Their 3 encounters produced at least 2 goals.
Form:
- Como in the League: W-W-W-W-D
- Como in all competitions: W-W-W-W-D
- Inter in the League: L-L-W-W-D
- Inter in all competitions: D-W-W-W-D
Team News:
- Como have several injury concerns in their squad for this match. The injury list includes Alberto Dossena, Assane Diao, Dele Alli, and Sergi Roberto. They all remain sidelined due to injuries. Also, Edoardo Goldaniga remains suspended for the match.
- Inter Milan have three injury concerns in their squad. Davide Frattesi and Lautaro Martinez remain doubtful for this match. Valentin Carboni is sidelined here due to a cruciate ligament injury.
Player(s) to watch:
- Nico Paz had a fantastic season for Como this term. His performances have not gone unnoticed, as Real Madrid want him back. This season, the talented player has registered six goals and also has eight assists to his name. Despite playing his first ever season, he hasn’t looked out of place.
- Hakan Calhanoglu has again been in terrific form for Inter this season. The veteran midfielder has scored five goals for them and also provided five assists. More than goals and assists, it is his impact with the ball as he makes the game tick. Technically sound and with an eye for goal-scoring chances, he will be crucial here again.