Serie A: Como vs Inter Milan - Betting Tips, Odds & Prediction

As the Serie A title race goes down to the wire, champions Inter Milan visit neighbours Como on Saturday, just a point behind leaders Napoli heading into their Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia clash.

With both sides stumbling last week, the Scudetto race remains wide open—and could even come down to a dramatic playoff—as Serie A heads for a thrilling finish. 

How will this match unfold? We have previewed the potential Serie A title decider and explored the best offers across NZ betting sites. 

Como

It’s been a dream return to Serie A for Como. The Voltaics have guaranteed a top-half finish and could now shape the title race by toppling Inter and handing Napoli the crown. 

Cesc Fabregas’s squad has handled life in the top tier with poise, becoming the first promoted team since Lazio in 1973 to notch six league wins in their return season.

With 49 points and a five-point cushion over Torino and Udinese, Como remain 10th on the ladder. They could still equal or better the 50-point tally set by Verona in 2014—the last promoted team to hit that mark.

Team News: Como’s top scorer Assane Diao is sidelined through injury, so Fabregas will be counting on Nico Paz to step up once more.

Predicted Lineup: Butez; Vojvoda, Smolcic, Kempf, Valle; Da Cunha, Perrone; Paz, Caqueret, Strefezza; Douvikas. 

Inter Milan

Simone Inzaghi’s men had a golden opportunity to reclaim the Serie A top spot last week when Napoli shared the spoils with Parma in a goalless draw. But, Inter also dropped points, as Lazio forced them to a two-all draw. 

The best new betting sites and established sportsbooks see Inter a distant second in the Serie A title odds race. Napoli are the clear frontrunners, but Inter can still topple them if the results go their way on Saturday morning. 

But we must remember that Inter’s away form has dipped in recent weeks. After a dominant run of eight straight wins with seven clean sheets, they’ve now won just twice in their last eight on the road.

Team News: Captain Lautaro Martinez and semi-final hero Davide Frattesi in a race against time to be fit for Friday’s pivotal clash.

Predicted Lineup: Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Taremi.

• Inter Milan and Como have only played four matches against each other.
• Inter have won all four games with an aggregate score of 10-2.
• Both teams have scored just once in the four matches between these two sides.
• Inter won 2-0 in the reverse fixture. 
   

Como's 37 league outings this season have produced 99 goals. So, the defending Italian champions will face a team that is not afraid of playing high-tempo, attacking football. But, this could also prove costly for the hosts. 

Even if Lautaro Martinez fails to make the squad, Inter have excellent attacking depth in their squad. They will be confident of exploiting the gaps in the Como backline and pick up a commanding victory. 

With Lautaro Martínez and Davide Frattesi likely to begin on the bench Friday evening, Marcus Thuram is expected to lead Inter’s attack. The Frenchman has impressed throughout the season, but his scoring form has dipped in recent weeks. He’ll be eager to find the net again ahead of the Champions League final.

Como 1-2 Inter Milan @ $7.25

We have turned to PlayUp to find the most lucrative betting deal for the match. With nothing to lose, Como is expected to put up a fight against the Nerazzurri. The Lariani have scored in their last 13 home games and we expect them to score again. 

However, that should not be enough to stop Simone Inzaghi’s men. They should be able to outscore Como and grind out a much-needed 2-1 win.