Verdict: Over 1.5 goals

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Turning their attention back to Coppa Italia duties on Tuesday night, Inter Milan will be looking to claim a first-leg advantage when they travel to Como.

Como

Starting with the hosts, only making their iconic Serie A return last season, Como have continued on a public fairytale. Last seen over the weekend securing a routine 3-1 victory at home against Lecce, Cesc Fabregas’ camp have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across the continent. Skyrocketing their way up the Serie A standings, the Voltaics are currently sat just three points adrift of breaking into the Champions League spots. Riding a sensational wave of momentum, the one-time Arsenal skipper will know the importance of claiming a first-leg Coppa Italia advantage here. Punching their semi-final ticket on February 10th as they edged past reigning Serie A champions Napoli, Como have continued to claim some heavyweight domestic scalps. Securing a deserved 2-0 win away at Italian giants Juventus last week, Tuesday’s hosts have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous nine appearances across all competitions.

Como Team News

Sustaining what appears to be a season-ending Achilles tendon injury last week, Dutch starlet Jayden Addai will not play any part on Tuesday night. Likewise, missing out against Lecce over the weekend with a reported ankle injury, Croatian international Martin Baturina is expected to miss out here.

Former Aston Villa misfit Diego Carlos should be handed a full recall at the heart of Como’s defence in midweek. Continuing to receive a string of plaudits from across the continent, Argentinian playmaker Nico Paz will be handed a full recall on Tuesday and should play a leading role in the final third.

Inter Milan

As for the visitors, watching their Champions League adventure come to an infamous end last week as they fell to a thumping 5-2 aggregate defeat against Norwegian high-flyers Bodo/Glimt, Inter Milan’s sole focus is now on domestic dominance. Nevertheless, despite their nightmare on the European stage, Cristian Chivu’s men hold a remarkable 10-point buffer at the top of the Serie A standings. Set to recapture their domestic crown at a canter this season, the Nerazzurri will also be excited by a dominant record against Tuesday’s hosts. Cruising their way to a sensational 4-0 romp when they welcomed Como to the San Siro for a Serie A showdown on December 6th, Inter have remarkably won all of their five historic showdowns against Como by an aggregate score of 14-0.

Inter Milan Team News

In what is a huge blow for Inter Milan, the Nerazzurri will once again be unable to call upon talismanic skipper Lautaro Martinez on Tuesday night. However, serving a one-match Serie A suspension over the weekend, Alessandro Bastoni could be handed a full recall at the back.

Returning from another injury setback on Saturday and notching an eighth Serie A strike of the season, Turkish ace Hakan Calhanoglu should get some more minutes under his belt. Despite notching just a single strike over the past two months, French international Marcus Thuram should keep his spot leading the line.

Como vs Inter Milan Key Factors to Consider

• When Como and Inter Milan last met on December 6th, Tuesday’s guests stormed their way to an empathic 4-0 victory at the San Siro.
• In fact, Inter have won all of their five historic showdowns against Como by an aggregate score of 14-0.
• Como have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous nine appearances across all competitions.
• Tuesday’s hosts have recorded just a sole clean sheet from any of their previous five appearances.
• Notching 64 goals in their 27 Serie A appearances this season, no team among Italy’s elite can boast a better attacking return than Inter Milan.

Conclusion

While Inter Milan might have stormed their way to a thumping 4-0 victory when they welcomed Como to the San Siro for a Serie A showdown on December 6th, Tuesday’s guests will be bracing themselves for a far more challenging test here. Watching Como suddenly find themselves at the heart of a genuine Champions League chase, Fabregas’ side have also continued to claim some heavyweight domestic scalps.

Verdict: Over 1.5 goals

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet