Inter vs Como: who will reach the Coppa Italia final?
The second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final brings us a meeting between Inter and Como. The match will take place on Tuesday, 21 April, with kick-off at 21:00 CET. Here is a betting pick for this encounter.
Inter vs Como: match facts and head-to-head
- Inter and Como drew the first leg 0-0.
- Inter are unbeaten in five consecutive matches: three wins and two draws.
- Como are without a win in three matches: two defeats and one draw.
- Inter are unbeaten in four straight home matches.
- Inter have won 43% of their matches this season to nil, Como 29%.
- Inter have lost only 7% of their matches without scoring, while Como stand at 8%.
- In 50% of their matches this season, Inter have scored in both halves.
- Inter have scored in five consecutive matches.
- Across the last five meetings between the sides, Inter have won three, Como one, with one draw.
Inter vs Como: match preview
The first leg was a tense contest that produced very few chances and no goals, ending in a 0-0 draw.
Inter are enjoying an impressive Serie A campaign. After 33 rounds, they have collected 78 points and lead the second-placed side by 12 points. With five matches remaining, the Nerazzurri could mathematically secure the title very soon. They are in strong form, unbeaten in five matches, while winning each of their last three with a combined goal difference of 12-5.
Como are also involved in an important battle of their own — the race for a UEFA Champions League place. Cesc Fàbregas’ side have 58 points after 33 matches and trail Juventus by five points. Italy is unlikely to receive five Champions League places next season, so they must make the most of this campaign. In addition, they are level on points with Roma, making the fight even more intense.
Inter reached the semi-finals by defeating Torino 2-1 and Venezia 5-1. Como took the longer route, eliminating Napoli 2-1, Fiorentina 3-1, Sassuolo 3-0 and Südtirol 3-1.
Probable line-ups
- Inter Milan: Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Augusto; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Esposito
- Como: Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, Kempf, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Vojvoda, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas
Prediction
A highly tense contest awaits, with a place in the Coppa Italia final at stake, and I do not expect it to be a high-scoring affair. The recommended bet is under goals in this match.
