Inter Milan relinquished top spot in Serie A after last weekend's derby defeat to AC Milan and face another stern test of their credentials when record-breaking Como visit the San Siro on Sunday.
The Nerazzurri were unbeaten in 19 league games heading into the first Derby della Madonnina of the season but they never recovered from conceding two goals inside the opening 10 minutes as they eventually lost 3-1.
That opened the door for surprise packages Lazio to pull clear at the top of the standings, while in-form Como are just two points below Inter and will head into this game full of confidence.
Cesc Fabregas' side have won six matches on the spin, including Wednesday's record-breaking 9-1 victory away to RC Lens in the UEFA Champions League, although their record against Inter is poor, as they have not beaten their rivals from Milan in 41 years.
Inter Milan v Como Tips Summary
Best Bet - Over 3.5 goals @ 6/5
Alternative Bet - Nico Paz to score or assist @ 21/20
Bet Builder - Draw or Como Double Chance, Nico Paz 3+ shots & Marcus Thuram anytime scorer @ 27/4
Inter Milan v Como Prediction
Best Bet: Over 3.5 goals @ 6/5
Inter may have seen their unbeaten start to the Serie A season ended by fierce rivals Milan last weekend, but they have gone almost a full calendar year without losing a designated home league game, a 1-0 defeat that also came against the Rossoneri in November 2025.
Cristian Chivu's side are five wins from five on home soil in the league this season and are averaging more than three goals per game in front of their own supporters, although their scoring exploits almost pale into insignificance when compared to Como's recent scoring run.
Como recorded the biggest away win in UEFA Champions League history at Lens, becoming the first away team to score nine goals in the process, while they have netted multiple goals in six of their last seven away games.
Fabregas' men also put four past Manchester United in a recent UEFA Champions League home game and, with in-form forwards Anastasios Douvikas and Nico Paz in their ranks, they will feel they can contribute to a high-scoring contest at the San Siro.
Three of the last four meetings between this pair have featured at least four goals, including a 3-2 win for Inter at the San Siro in April, a victory that booked their place in the Coppa Italia final at the expense of Como.
Alternative Bet: Nico Paz to score or assist @ 21/20
Douvikas and Paz have been the standout performers for Como this season with a combined 27 goal involvements, five of which came in the midweek thrashing of Lens.
Greek star Douvikas got an assist and a hat-trick in that game, but he has failed to net in his last two Serie A games, while Paz has 10 goal involvements in his last five matches, scoring five goals and providing five assists.
The Argentina international registered three goal involvements against Inter last season and given his red-hot form, he will fancy his chances of making a telling contribution once again.
Inter Milan v Como Bet Builder Tip
- Draw or Como Double Chance
- Nico Paz 3+ shots
- Marcus Thuram anytime scorerPays 27/4
Inter's home record is impressive, but Club Brugge did get the better of them at the San Siro in the UEFA Champions League earlier in the season and AC Milan also highlighted vulnerabilities within Chivu's team.
With Como on a six-match winning run and riding high after their midweek European exploits, it could be worth siding with the visitors to at least avoid defeat against their Lombardian rivals.
Paz should have a major say if Como are to get a positive result. Heading into this weekend the 22-year-old had registered the most shots of any player in Serie A (43) and has had at least three efforts in 12 of his 13 appearances this season.
For Inter, Marcus Thuram enjoys facing Como, netting four goals in three Serie A appearances against them. The France international has five goals for the season, all of which have come in the league and four have been at the San Siro.
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Key Match Stats
- Inter Milan are unbeaten in their last 15 meetings with Como
- Como's last victory over Inter was a 1-0 home Serie A success in December 1985
- Inter are on a 17-match unbeaten home run in Serie A (W14, D3)
- Como are on a six-match winning run in all competitions
- Nico Paz has 14 goal involvements for the season for Como
- Inter forward Marcus Thuram has scored four goals in three Serie A appearances against Como
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