Como vs. Inter Milan: Serie A Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

Reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan will travel to neighboring Como to catch championship rivals Napoli, who are now one point behind them, in the standings heading into Friday night's thrilling season finale. The Scudetto may still go either way or be determined by a playoff as the culmination of Italy's top-flight season approaches after both teams messed up last week.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

'Super Sunday' in Serie A delivered drama as nine games ran simultaneously, with Inter and Napoli battling fiercely for the title.

Inter missed a chance to reclaim the top spot, drawing 2-2 with Lazio after a late penalty by Pedro following a VAR handball call on Yann Bisseck. Napoli drew 0-0 at Parma, leaving Inter one point behind Napoli.

The title race could be decided Friday or in a winner-takes-all playoff if both finish on 79 points.

Inter travels to Como, who has struggled on the road but remains confident after an impressive run since April. Como sits 10th with 49 points and aims to build on a strong season with new backing and coach Cesc Fabregas.

Inter has a historical advantage over Como, having won their last eight meetings. Despite a recent narrow loss, Como's three straight home wins and solid defense could challenge the title hopefuls.

Como x Inter Milan Team News

Captain Lautaro Martinez and semi-final hero Davide Frattesi are doubtful for Friday's crucial match but may be on the bench. French defender Benjamin Pavard, recently training again, should be available.

If Martinez starts, he and Marcus Thuram will be in the lineup, with Mehdi Taremi dropping to the bench. Denzel Dumfries, who has scored 11 goals and assisted five recently, is expected to start, posing a major set-piece threat.

Como will rely on rising star Nico Paz, who has six goals and eight assists, due to injured top scorer Assane Diao's absence. Defenders Sergi Roberto and Alberto Dossena are out, and Edoardo Goldaniga is suspended; Ivan Smolcic may replace Goldaniga.

Meanwhile, reserve goalkeeper Pepe Reina announced he will retire at age 42.

Our prediction

Inter to win @ 1.65 on Sky247.ng

The aim is for Inter to defeat Como, but it might be tough to get those three points—and additional drama at the end is also possible.

The Nerazzurri have scored 25 goals from set pieces, more than any other side in Europe's top five divisions, and they are now able to score from dead-ball scenarios despite a deteriorating front line. What happens in Naples will determine their fate.

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