Sunday’s Serie A 2026-2027 clash at the top-four between second-placed Inter (25pts from 10 games) and fourth-placed Como (23pts from 10 games) should be a thrilling match at the Giuseppe Meazza.
Inter
- The Nerazzurri have had two very different results in their previous two games, losing 3-1 away to AC Milan in the Serie A 2026/2027 and then thrashing Feyenoord 3-0 away in the UEFA Champions League League Phase 2026/2027.
- However, Cristian Chivu’s men have been in good form for much of the campaign to date, winning four of their last five.
- Inter have won all five of their home games in Serie A 2026/2027 so far (W5).
- That style of play will face off against a more direct Inter outfit on Sunday, as Cristian Chivu has his side playing a 3-5-2 which is built on vertical penetration, width from the wing-backs and aggressive counter-pressing.
Como
- Como arrive in red-hot form, winning each of their last five in a row.
- The visitors have won four, drawn one and lost just one of their six away games in Serie A 2026/2027.
- Cesc Fàbregas has his men set up in a 4-2-3-1 system which focuses on possessing the ball, playing through the thirds and creating overloads in the half-spaces.
Head-to-Head
- Inter won in four of the last five H2Hs, with Como winless during that time (D1, L4).
- Inter won 3-2 in their only home H2H in the Coppa Italia 2025/2026.
- Como have failed to win either of their two away H2Hs at the San Siro.
Key Players
- Lautaro Martínez is the main danger man for the hosts with four Serie A goals in four games this season.
- Anastasios Douvikas is Como’s leading scorer in Serie A 2026/2027 with two goals in five games.
- Douvikas has six of their 19 across all competitions in their last five matches, so he looks a solid choice in the anytime scorer market.
Betting Insights
- Given the differing styles of play of these sides, we’re expecting a high-tempo game and the hosts should have more than enough firepower and home-field advantage to edge it.
- The recent performances of both sides simply make the bet on BTTS the standout pick.
- Inter are a short favorite at 1.71, but Como are in such good form that they can surely get on the scoresheet here.
- Como’s away record in Serie A 2026/2027 reads as an average of 2.17 scored and 1.17 conceded.
- Inter’s home stats in the same competition read as 3.40 scored and 1.40 conceded.
Prediction
- A 2-1 or 3-1 Inter win seems most likely based on the numbers and recent form.
- The hosts should have the edge thanks to home form and recent H2H advantage.
- Como’s current winning run makes it likely they can get on the scoresheet, so BTTS is appealing alongside a narrow Inter victory.
