Como vs. Inter Tips and Odds – 23/05/2024

• Fixture: Como vs Inter Milan
• Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
• Venue: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como, Italy

Match Preview

Inter Milan head into the final day of the Serie A season knowing that only a win at Como will keep their Scudetto hopes alive. The Nerazzurri are locked in a fierce title race, trailing Napoli by just a single point after both sides were held to draws last weekend—Inter playing out a dramatic 2-2 with Lazio, while Napoli were frustrated in a 0-0 stalemate against Parma. With the title on the line, Inter must not only secure three points but also hope Napoli falter at home to Cagliari, played simultaneously.

Como, meanwhile, have enjoyed a remarkable campaign following their promotion, securing a 10th-place finish regardless of this result. Their impressive late-season winning run has finally come to an end, but the pressure is off as they host the title challengers. The Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia will be buzzing, with the home fans ready to celebrate a successful season and perhaps play spoiler to Inter’s ambitions.

Simone Inzaghi’s Inter side have shown resilience but also vulnerability in recent weeks, dropping points in crucial fixtures. The 2-2 draw with Lazio exposed defensive frailties, and with the Champions League final looming at the end of May, squad rotation and fatigue could become factors. Injury-wise, Inter have generally managed to keep their key players fit, but any late suspensions or knocks could prove decisive. Como, with their safety and mid-table finish assured, may rotate or give minutes to fringe players, but will still want to end on a high in front of their supporters.

Recent form for both teams tells the story: Inter have been relentless on the road, boasting one of the best away records in Serie A, but have stumbled at the worst possible time. Como’s recent surge up the table was halted last time out, but their solid home form and organized defense could frustrate Inter if the visitors fail to break through early. With so much at stake, expect Inter to start aggressively, while Como may look to absorb pressure and strike on the counter.

Key Players

• Inter Milan: Lautaro Martínez remains the focal point in attack, supported by the creative duo of Nicolò Barella and Hakan Çalhanoğlu. New signings like Piotr Zieliński and Medhi Taremi could also play crucial roles, especially if Inzaghi opts for fresh legs. Defensively, Alessandro Bastoni and Yann Sommer will be vital in keeping Como at bay.
• Como: Patrick Cutrone leads the line and will be their main threat on the break. The midfield engine room provides experience and composure, while the backline will need to be at their best to withstand Inter’s attacking waves.

Prediction

Given the stakes and the gulf in quality, Inter are overwhelming favorites and should have enough motivation and firepower to get the job done. Como’s defensive discipline could keep it tight early, but Inter’s need to chase goals—and the title—should see them eventually break through. Expect a tense first half, but Inter’s class and urgency to prevail.

Predicted score: Como 0-2 Inter Milan

Betting Markets

With everything on the line for Inter and Como playing with freedom, this promises to be a dramatic finale to the Serie A season.