Inter take on the visitors Como in the round 17 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Monday, December 23rd at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) (Milan).
Inter Milan are not as dominant as last season but still a force. Nerazzurri have faced financial difficulties in recent years—a reality that prompted Antonio Conte’s departure. However, Simone Inzaghi was willing to leave his beloved Lazio to take over the reins at Inter. His impact has been undeniable, especially last season, when the club, despite losing key players and relying on budget replacements, confidently secured the Scudetto.
This season, Inter managed to retain their squad and bolster it with free-agent signings like Mehdi Taremi and Piotr Zieliński. However, the campaign started shakily, with a draw against Genoa in the opening round and a loss to Milan in the derby. Still, the Nerazzurri remained resilient, suffering their next defeat only in December to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, a match that had little bearing on their progress. Domestically, Inter climbed back to the top of Serie A, highlighted by emphatic victories like the 6-0 thrashing of Lazio.
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Como last appeared in Serie A more than two decades ago but quickly faded after their solitary season. However, new, wealthy owners revived the club, fueling rapid progress and securing promotion to Serie A last season. Aware of their limitations, Como focused on signing experienced players in the summer, including veterans like Pepe Reina, who is well into his 40s. Unfortunately, Raphael Varane retired due to injury before making a significant impact. Their rookie manager, Cesc Fàbregas, is also navigating the challenges of top-flight football. Como has struggled to keep pace, with wins few and far between, and their points tally well below one per game. However, the Serie A relegation battle is crowded, offering hope for survival. This optimism was bolstered by a shocking 2-0 victory over Roma in the last round.
In their only Serie A encounters back in the 2002/2003 season, Inter won both matches convincingly without conceding a goal. Inter are far superior in quality and form and should comfortably secure victory against the struggling visitors.
Prediction for the match: Inter to win with -1.5 handicap.
