Inter Milan is gearing up to face Como this December 23, 2024, at 16:45 hours (Brazilian time) for the 17th matchday of the Italian Serie A, with both teams holding distinct positions within the league. The match will take place at the iconic Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, also known as San Siro, which is home to Inter and holds significance for many Italian football fans.
Currently, Inter Milan is positioned third on the Serie A table, boasting 34 points after 15 matches with 10 victories, 4 draws, and just 1 loss. This strong performance places them behind Atalanta, who leads with 37 points, and Napoli at second with 35 points. The team, under the management of Simone Inzaghi, has shown remarkable consistency, especially noted for their offense with 40 goals scored and only 15 conceded, making their goal average 2.67 per match. This scoring prowess is led by standout players such as Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martínez.
"Inter Milan has only one loss this season and is experiencing great form," emphasized ESPN, reflecting the optimism surrounding the team’s chances against Como.
On the flip side, Como is battling at the lower end of the standings, currently sitting 15th with only 3 victories, 6 draws, and 7 losses from 16 games played. They are just one point above the relegation zone, demonstrating the pressure on them as they look to improve their results. Their performance has been less impressive, allowing 28 goals, with only 18 scored, which gives them an average of 1.13 goals scored per match compared to 1.75 conceded per game.
"Como has three victories, six draws, and seven losses so far this season," noted the APWin, highlighting the challenges the team faces as they prepare for the upcoming match.
This match is expected to attract significant attention from the betting community, with analysts pointing out various promising markets. Here are four suggestions for betting enthusiasts:
- Internazionale scoring in both halves seems likely, considering their attacking average of 2.67 goals per game.
- Expect more than 9.5 corners, as Inter typically averages around 6 corners per match, and Como also brings about 5, raising the potential for numerous corner kicks.
- Given Internazionale’s solid defense, it is improbable for Como to score during the match.
- More than 2.5 goals is also another strong expectation, especially considering Como’s defensive frailties.
For anyone eager to catch the game, it will be available on ESPN and streaming on Disney+. The choice of the venue, the San Siro, also adds to the rich atmosphere expected during this encounter, with enthusiastic local support likely to bolster the home side.
Coming to the specific formations, Inter is expected to see the return of key players, having rested some during their recent Copa Italia match. Although they will miss important players like goalkeeper Raffaele Di Gennaro and defender Pavard due to injury, their starting lineup remains strong. The probable Inter lineup includes Sommer; Bisseck, De Vrij, and Bastoni; Dumfries, Frattesi, Çalhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, and Martínez.
Como, under the leadership of former Barcelona player Cesc Fábregas, will also have its own challenges, as they need to improve their standings. Their standout player, Cutrone, is someone to watch, with 5 goals to his name this season.
The upcoming match promises to be not only interesting but could also define the path for both teams as they chase their respective goals this season - Inter for the title chase and Como to escape the relegation zone.
With the stakes high and the teams' contrasting ambitions, fans can expect an exciting clash at the San Siro, illustrating the competitive nature of Serie A.
