Inter Milan host Como on Sunday, 8 November, in the 11th round of Serie A, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 Moscow time. The match brings together two of the division’s leading sides, with only two points separating them in the early-season table.
Inter Milan
Inter Milan remain among the main contenders for the Serie A title, as they have in recent years. After 10 matches, they have collected 25 points and sit second, three points behind leaders Lazio.
Inter Milan have scored 26 goals and conceded 13 so far. Their most recent fixture ended in a convincing 3-0 victory over Feyenoord in the Champions League, although that result followed a 3-1 defeat by Milan in the Serie A derby.
Inter will start the match as favourites according to bookmakers, but their opponents arrive in equally strong form.
Como’s challenge
Como are also competing near the top of the Italian championship. They currently have 23 points, enough for fourth place in the table, and have conceded fewer goals than any other team in the league.
Their goal difference stands at 26:13, underlining their strength at both ends of the pitch. Como’s latest midweek match produced a particularly emphatic result, as they beat Lens 9-1 in the Champions League.
In Serie A, Como have won their past three matches, defeating Venezia 1-0, Torino 3-1 and Sassuolo 2-0. Those results form part of a run of six consecutive victories in all competitions.
Inter Milan have also been in impressive form, winning five of their past six games. The teams therefore meet with considerable momentum behind them, although Inter’s defeat by Milan remains the most recent setback in their league campaign.
Prediction and statistics
The match is expected to be closely contested, with both teams showing excellent results and offering considerable attacking threat. Inter Milan have the advantage of home support and are the bookmakers’ favourites, while Como’s defensive record and winning run make them difficult opponents.
A high-scoring draw is considered a likely outcome, with the predicted final score 1-1.