Inter–Como: Match Preview

The match scheduled for late Saturday afternoon at San Siro promises to be a high-intensity, fast-paced game between two teams separated by just three points in the standings. Inter, just one point off the top, go into the match against Como following a 2-0 away win at Pisa thanks to a brace from captain Lautaro Martinez. Como, meanwhile, go into the match at the Meazza in sixth place in the table after beating Sassuolo 2-0 at home.

This fixture also presents an intriguing contrast: Inter are currently the league’s most prolific attack (28 goals, one more than second-placed Bologna), while Como have the best defensive record in Serie A (just seven goals conceded, level with Roma). Saturday promises to be a spirited battle between two of the league’s most proactive and dynamic sides.

Here are the words of Como 1907 head coach Cesc Fàbregas ahead of Inter-Como:

“Thank you to all the fans who will be with us tomorrow. This year, unfortunately, we’ve played many matches without them, and we felt their absence. Tomorrow, when I walk onto the pitch and look up at the third tier, I’ll feel immense pride. Our supporters deserve to enjoy moments like this, they give us so much, and we want to give something back.

“We’re a young team with plenty still to learn, and an evening like this is a wonderful opportunity for us. The players handle the pressure well, we’re a strong group, and I truly enjoy working with them every day.

“For us, there is no other way than continuing to build on the work we’re doing, knowing we’re facing a very strong side full of top players. We’ll go out there with the right mentality and ambition to play our game. We know we’ll need to deliver a perfect performance.”

Inter

Under Christian Chivu, the Nerazzurri have retained the 3-5-2 formation that characterised the team under Simone Inzaghi, while introducing some significant changes to their style of play. Although maintaining a positional approach, with constant rotations to disrupt opponents and maximise passing options, Chivu’s side now play with greater verticality than before.

Inter’s 28 goals in 13 league games reflect a highly effective attacking strategy. Their strength lies in the ability to occupy the penalty area and its edges, creating space for both wingers and forwards to exploit. The usual attacking duo of Thuram and Lautaro is now complemented by key contributions from Bonny and Pio Esposito. This allows Inter to fully utilise the physical presence and finishing ability of their forwards. The Nerazzurri currently have the league’s top scorer, Lautaro Martinez (six goals), alongside second-top scorer Hakan Calhanoglu (five goals, tied with four others).

At the start of the season, Inter’s attacking emphasis has led to some defensive vulnerability.  With 13 goals conceded, the Nerazzurri have the weakest defensive record among the top eight sides. Despite these defensive difficulties, the Nerazzurri added a player during the summer who immediately proved to be one of the team’s pillars: Manuel Akanji. Arriving from Borussia Dortmund, the Swiss defender is proving to be as fundamental in defense, aerial duels, and set pieces as he is in supporting the offense with his ability to drive forward with the ball at his feet.

Previous encounters

In Milan, Inter and Como have met 16 times: 14 wins for the home side, one draw, and just one win for Como. The Lariani’s last victory at the Meazza came on 14 May 1950, when goals from Rabitti and Ghiandi secured the historic triumph.

Como’s most recent goal at San Siro came in a Coppa Italia match on 30 October 1991, when Mazzoleni found the net. Tomorrow, the Bianco Blu will aim to end this long-standing streak.

Match details

• Date: Saturday 6 December 2025
• Kick-off: 18:00 CEST
• Stadium: Giuseppe Meazza
• Referee: Di Bello
• Assistants: Imperiale – Bianchini

Where to watch

• Italy: DAZN
• Balkans: Arena Sport
• USA: CBS, DAZN, FOX
• Latin America: ESPN & Disney +
• South Korea: SPOTV
• Rest of the world: Check local listings.