Inter vs Como: a high-stakes Lombardy derby

San Siro is hosting a top-end clash: Inter sit on 27 points, Como on 24. Having bounced back from the derby defeat with a victory in Pisa, Inter now chase another win against one of the league’s most intriguing sides. Cesc Fàbregas’ team haven’t lost since Matchday 2 and arrive on the back of victories over Torino and Sassuolo. Another success would see them pull level with their hosts.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

In Milan, there are 16 previous encounters between the two teams: 14 nerazzurri victories (the last one 2-0 in Serie A 2002/03), 1 draw (2-2 in Coppa Italia 1991/92), and 1 Como victory (1-2 in Serie A 1949/50). Como haven't scored at San Siro, on the nerazzurri side, since the 2-2 in Coppa Italia on 30 October 1991 (the only draw in history in Milan between the two teams): the second Como goal was scored by Mazzoleni in the 79th minute. Como's only victory in Milan, at Inter's home, dates back to 14 May 1950: 2-1 with goals from Rabitti and Ghiandi, Inter's consolation goal, in the final moments, by Nyers. Mario Varglien for Como and Mario Tansini for Inter were the coaches that day.

DID YOU KNOW?

At San Siro, the most prolific attack in Serie A 2025/26 (Inter, 28 goals scored) faces the most solid defense (Como, only 7 goals conceded, like Roma). Inter have reached the month of December without drawing matches in all competitions for the first time in their history since 1940/41, when they were still called Ambrosiana. Como are one of the two teams in Serie A 2025/26 that have most improved their performance compared to matchday 13 of last season: 14 more points for Como, 24 today, 10 after 13 rounds of the 2024/25 season.

COACHES and PLAYER

Between Cristian Chivu and Cesc Fabregas, this is the second official encounter: the only previous one was Parma-Como 0-1 in last year's Serie A, a match decided by a goal from Strefezza.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: none Cautioned: Perrone (Como)

REFEREE

DI BELLO (IMPERIALE – BIANCHINI) IV: PICCININI, VAR: GARIGLIO, AVAR: GUIDA

UPCOMING MATCHES IN SERIE A

Genoa-Inter (Sunday, December 14, 18.00 CET) Roma-Como (Monday, December 15, 20.45 CET) (Foto Getty Images)