There is something genuinely romantic about this fixture. Cesc Fàbregas, one of the most technically gifted footballers of his generation, now sits in the dugout as the architect of one of Italian football’s most exciting stories — Como’s remarkable revival. On Sunday, April 12, 2026, his Como side take on the might of Inter Milan in a Serie A Round 32 clash at the intimate Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on the shores of Lake Como. Inter arrive as Scudetto favourites and serial title contenders. Como arrive as dreamers with a point to prove. And in football, that combination always makes for compelling watching.
Inter vs Como Match Overview
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Como vs Inter Milan |
| Competition | Serie A 2025–26 (Round 32) |
| Date | Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 6:45 PM UTC / 12:15 AM IST (Mon, Apr 13) |
| Venue | Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como (Cap: 13,602) |
| Referee | Davide Massa |
| Como Formation | 4-2-3-1 |
| Inter Formation | 3-5-2 |
| H2H Record | Inter 4W – 1D – 0L vs Como |
| Key Absentees (Como) | Jayden Addai (Achilles) |
| Key Absentees (Inter) | Lautaro Martínez (muscle), Bisseck (thigh) |
| Prediction | Inter win or low-scoring draw |
| Top Scorer (Como) | Anastasios Douvikas (11 Serie A goals) |
| Top Scorer (Inter) | Lautaro Martínez (16 Serie A goals) |
Como’s Form — Fàbregas’s Side Are Genuinely Exciting
What Cesc Fàbregas has built at Como this season deserves far more recognition than it gets. Their recent form reads like a team hitting its stride at exactly the right time — a commanding 5–0 thrashing of Pisa, a crucial 2–1 win over Roma, and an away victory at Cagliari (1–2) all show a side with real quality and belief. Their only blemish in recent outings was a goalless draw at Udinese, which was hardly a disaster. Fàbregas has urged his Como side to be brave ahead of the Inter clash, insisting they are still at the beginning of their journey fotmob — and that humility, combined with obvious attacking talent from Nico Paz, Martin Baturina, and Assane Diao, makes them dangerous even against the best. For more Serie A content, check out TechnoSports.
Inter’s Form — Champions in Waiting, But Inconsistent of Late
Cristian Chivu’s Inter are the strongest side in Italy on paper, but their recent results tell a story of a team not quite firing on all cylinders. A stunning 5–2 demolition of Roma was followed by back-to-back draws — 1–1 against Fiorentina and Atalanta — and then a painful 0–1 derby defeat to AC Milan.
The Nerazzurri have quality throughout the pitch, with Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoglu, and Marcus Thuram leading the charge, but the absence of captain Lautaro Martínez through a muscle injury is a real blow. In his place, the in-form Francesco Pio Esposito is expected to partner Thuram upfront. Full Serie A standings and stats are available at the official Lega Serie A website.
Team News & Probable Lineups
Como will be without Jayden Addai, who is sidelined with an Achilles tendon injury, while Inter are missing Lautaro Martínez (muscle) and Yann Aurel Bisseck (thigh). fotmob Fàbregas is expected to trust his best creative unit, with Nico Paz pulling strings behind striker Douvikas. For Inter, the back three of Akanji, Acerbi, and Bastoni offers experience and solidity, while the wing-backs Dumfries and Dimarco will be key to stretching Como’s 4-2-3-1 shape.
Como XI (4-2-3-1): Butez; Smolcic, Ramón, Kempf, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Diao, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas
Inter XI (3-5-2): Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Çalhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Esposito
Head-to-Head & Match Prediction
Inter hold a dominant head-to-head record against Como with 4 wins and 1 draw from five meetings, with Como yet to beat the Nerazzurri. fotmob History favours Inter heavily, and despite Como’s fantastic form, the quality gap between these squads is still significant — particularly with Lautaro absent rather than unavailable. That said, the intimate atmosphere of Sinigaglia and Como’s fearless playing style could produce a competitive, tight contest. The prediction is a narrow Inter win, with the possibility of a hard-fought 0–0 or 1–0 that reflects both teams’ competitive natures. Detailed match stats and live data are on FotMob.
How to Watch Inter vs Como
The match is available to watch on TNT Sports 1 and DAZN UK in Great Britain, Paramount+ and DAZN in the United States, and DAZN Canada and TLN in Canada. fotmob Indian fans can stream the 12:15 AM IST Monday kickoff on Sony LIV, with live coverage also on Sony Sports Network. The full global broadcast schedule can be found at the official Serie A website.
