Inter Milano W vs Como W: Serie A Women Clash Preview

Stadio Ernesto Breda stages a compelling Serie A Women clash on 16 May 2026 as second‑placed Inter Milano W host mid‑table Como W in the final stretch of the regular season. Inter are chasing a strong finish in the Champions League spots, while Como sit eighth and looking to consolidate a solid campaign with a statement result away to one of the league’s most expansive sides.

With Inter on 44 points and a +26 goal difference, and Como on 27 points with a marginal -1 differential, this fixture pits one of the division’s most potent attacks against one of its more stubborn, low‑scoring outfits. There is no cup stake here, but the league context is sharp: Inter are defending their position in the top two; Como are trying to stay clear of the bottom and prove they can hurt the elite.

Inter’s high‑scoring machine vs Como’s compact structure

In the league across all phases, Inter’s numbers are clear: 49 goals scored and 23 conceded in 21 matches. They average 2.3 goals per game, with 2.5 at home, and have lost only once at Stadio Ernesto Breda (6 wins, 3 draws, 1 defeat, 25 scored, 8 conceded). Their attacking profile is that of a side that overwhelms opponents, particularly at home, while maintaining one of the league’s tighter defences.

Como, by contrast, are built on small margins. They have scored 21 and conceded 22 in 21 matches, averaging 1.0 goal for and 1.0 against. Away from home they are quietly effective: 4 wins, 3 draws, 3 defeats, with 11 scored and 9 conceded. The away defensive record (0.9 goals conceded per game) suggests a side comfortable in deeper blocks and counter‑attacking phases, even if their own attacking output remains modest.

Form lines underline the contrast. Inter’s league form in the table reads DWWWD, part of a longer seasonal sequence that includes an eight‑match winning streak and just three losses across 21 fixtures. Como’s form is DLDLD, and their broader pattern is one of inconsistency: short winning bursts punctuated by defeats, with no long losing runs but also no sustained surge.

Tactical shapes and key match‑ups

Inter have largely alternated between back‑three systems and a more orthodox front three. Their most used formations are 3‑5‑2 (5 matches) and 3‑4‑1‑2 (5 matches), with occasional switches to 4‑3‑3 and 3‑4‑3. That tactical flexibility allows them to overload central areas while still fielding multiple attacking threats.

The creative and scoring hub is Tessa Wullaert. The Belgian attacker has 10 goals and 7 assists in 20 league appearances, with a standout rating of 7.63. She is efficient: 14 of her 18 shots have been on target, and she has supplied 27 key passes from 301 total passes at 74% accuracy. Operating as a forward in a front two or drifting from wider zones, she is Inter’s primary reference both as finisher and playmaker. From the penalty spot she has scored 3 and missed 1, so she is dangerous but not infallible.

Alongside her, Haley Bugeja offers direct running and secondary scoring. With 6 goals and 2 assists in 17 appearances (10 starts), she is productive in limited minutes, supported by 15 shots (8 on target) and 6 key passes. Her profile fits Inter’s tendency to stretch defences with pace and movement around Wullaert’s all‑round game.

Deeper, Inter’s structure is underpinned by Marija Ana Milinković. The defender has 4 goals in 20 appearances and a strong 7.26 rating, with 552 passes at 79% accuracy, 21 tackles, 6 blocks and 24 interceptions. In a back three she is crucial to stepping into midfield, breaking lines and defending transitions. Her card record (2 yellows, 1 red) hints at an aggressive style that Como’s forwards may try to exploit in duels.

Henrietta Csiszár and Elisa Polli add further layers. Csiszár (3 goals, 1 assist) offers midfield balance and late runs, while Polli (3 goals, 1 assist in 14 games) is an impact attacker, drawing 14 fouls and providing a physical presence either from the start or off the bench.

Como’s tactical identity is more stable: they overwhelmingly use a 4‑3‑3 (8 matches), occasionally shifting to 4‑3‑1‑2, 4‑1‑4‑1 or 4‑4‑2. The base plan is clear: a back four protected by a compact midfield three, with wide forwards providing outlets on the break.

Nadine Nischler is the headline attacker. With 5 goals and 1 assist in 21 appearances, she leads Como’s scoring chart. She has taken 26 shots (11 on target) and created 14 key passes from 270 total passes at 71% accuracy. Her defensive work is significant too: 21 tackles and 7 interceptions underline her role in the press and in helping the side out of possession. From the spot she has scored 1 penalty and missed 1.

Zara Kramžar has been one of Como’s brightest sparks. In only 10 appearances (all starts), she has 3 goals and 1 assist, with a striking 7.5 rating. She has 14 shots (9 on target) and 8 key passes from 141 passes, plus 11 tackles and 5 interceptions. Her combination of work rate and end product makes her a key outlet on transitions, especially when Como sit deep and look to break behind Inter’s advanced wing‑backs.

Defensively, Como’s nine clean sheets (4 at home, 5 away) and only 9 goals conceded on their travels show a side that can keep games tight. Their biggest away win (2-4) suggests they can also exploit open matches, but their typical scorelines are narrow, given they have failed to score in 8 league games.

Both teams have perfect team‑level penalty records in the league (Inter 4 scored from 4, Como 2 from 2), and there is no injury data listed, so we must assume full squads unless late changes emerge.

Head‑to‑head: Inter’s edge, but Como’s warning signs

The last five competitive meetings (league and cups, excluding friendlies) show Inter with the upper hand.

• On 25 January 2026 in Serie A Women at Stadio Ferruccio, Como W 2-3 Inter Milano W. Inter won away.
• On 21 December 2025 in the Coppa Italia Women 1/8 final, also at Como, Como W 1-2 Inter Milano W. Inter progressed with an away win.
• On 14 September 2025 in the Serie A Cup Women group stage at Stadio Ernesto Breda, Inter Milano W 0-1 Como W. Como won away.
• On 19 January 2025 in Serie A Women at Arena Civica Gianni Brera, Inter Milano W 1-0 Como W. Inter won at home.
• On 12 October 2024 in Serie A Women at Stadio Ferruccio, Como W 0-1 Inter Milano W. Inter won away.

Across these five, Inter have 4 wins, Como have 1, and there are 0 draws. Notably, both sides have already won away from home in this fixture within the last year, and three of the five games finished 1-0 or 0-1, showing that even when Inter have the edge, margins can be fine.

Where the game may be decided

Inter’s home dominance and attacking firepower suggest they will control territory and possession. Their back‑three variants allow wing‑backs to push high, which could pin Como’s wide forwards deep and limit their counters. The key for Inter will be converting pressure into goals early; Como’s away record and clean‑sheet capacity mean that a prolonged stalemate could increase tension.

For Como, the plan likely revolves around a compact 4‑3‑3, disciplined distances between the lines, and rapid transitions towards Nischler and Kramžar. Exploiting spaces behind Inter’s wing‑backs and testing the aggressive tendencies of Milinković could be crucial. Set‑pieces, with both Nischler’s and Kramžar’s aerial and timing qualities, may offer one of their best routes to goal.

Inter’s disciplinary profile – including one red card this season and a cluster of yellows in the 31–45 and 76–90 minute windows – hints at potential late‑game volatility. If Como can keep the game tight into the final quarter, they may find openings as fatigue and risk‑taking increase.

The verdict

Inter Milano W enter as clear favourites: superior league position, a far stronger goal difference, excellent home record and a head‑to‑head advantage of four wins from the last five competitive meetings. Their attacking trio led by Tessa Wullaert, supported by Haley Bugeja and the structure provided by Marija Ana Milinković, should give them enough quality to break down Como’s resistance.

However, Como’s away solidity, nine clean sheets across all phases and their 0-1 win at Stadio Ernesto Breda in September 2025 are reminders that they can frustrate and punish even top opponents. Expect Inter to dominate the ball and chances, with Como relying on organisation and the incisiveness of Nischler and Kramžar on the break.

On balance, the data points towards an Inter win in a match that could be closer on the scoreboard than the table suggests, with Inter’s attacking depth likely to tilt the contest in their favour.