Inter Milan has the UEFA Champions League trophy in their sights, but the Nerazurri have other matters at hand currently as they go into the final matchday of the league season, trailing by 1 point to league leaders Napoli. Como 1907 will host Simone Inzaghi’s men on Friday, May 23, at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, with Inzaghi’s men hoping that Napoli slips up in their match on the same evening.
In the reverse fixture at the San Siro Stadium, the hosts cruised to a 2-0 win courtesy of goals from Carlos Augusto and Marcus Thuram, recording their 13th straight victory at home against Como.
Learn more about the odds, team news, picks, and predictions for the thrilling Serie A Matchday 38 clash between Como 1907 and Inter Milan:
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Date: 23/05
Time: 8:45 pm CET
Location: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como
Where to watch: The match can be watched on One Football in the UK
Como has enjoyed their return to the Serie A as the Voltaics have ensured a top-half finish in the 2024-25 season and now have a chance to be the king-makers as they could defeat Inter and allow Napoli to walk towards the title unchallenged. Cesc Fabregas’s men have navigated the top-flight brilliantly as Como became the first side to get promoted and win six matches in the same league season since Lazio achieved the feat back in 1973.
Inter Milan could have had a dream campaign if they were able to snatch the top spot back from Napoli, but the Nerazzuri still head into the final matchday with hopes of winning the 2024-25 Serie A title. Inzaghi’s men defeated giants of club football like Bayern Munich and Barcelona in the quarter-final and semi-final of the UEFA Champions League to reserve their spot in the final, where they will face Luis Enrique’s Paris St. Germain on May 31.
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Total goals Over 2.5 @ -152 (Fan Duel): Como’s 37 matches in the ongoing league season have witnessed 99 goals as Fabregas allows his side to play expansive football, even if his side falls behind by conceding a few goals. On the other hand, Inter has scored the most number of goals this season and the juggernaut would be expected to demolish another opposing team as Inzaghi’s men look to defend the league title successfully for the first time in 15 years.
Marcus Thuram (To Score a Goal @ +165 as per Fan Duel): With Lautaro Martinez and Davide Frattesi expected to start on the bench on Friday evening, the goalscoring mantle would fall on Marcus Thuram. The French striker has been in great form this season, but the goals have dried up for Thuram in recent matches, and the former Borussia Mönchengladbach striker would be hoping to rediscover his golden touch before the Champions League final.
Patrick Cutrone (To Score a Goal @ +310 as per MGM Bet): Patrick Cutrone has been one of the shining lights for Como in the ongoing season as the Italian striker has had 13 goal contributions for the Voltaics. The Como No.10 would be hoping for support from Nico Paz and Maxence Caqueret in the club’s last match of the season, and it could prove to be an uphill task if Inter bring their A-game to the table.
Inter has a stellar record against Como, and the defending champions would be expected to steamroll their opposition with the league title on the line on Friday evening.
Our Final Prediction: A 2-1 win for Inter Milan is on the cards as Como will be coming up against one of the top sides in Italy, and Fabregas would view this as an opportunity to build towards next season.
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