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

Stadio Ernesto Breda hosts a fascinating Serie A Women clash on 16 May 2026 as Inter Milano W welcome Como W in the final round of the regular season. Inter arrive in Sesto San Giovanni chasing a strong finish to consolidate second place and a Champions League spot, while Como sit eighth and looking to close a solid campaign with a statement result against one of the division’s most fluid attacking sides.

Inter’s high ceiling vs Como’s resilience

In the league, Inter are firmly established as one of the season’s heavyweights. They sit 2nd with 44 points from 21 games, boasting a +26 goal difference (49 scored, 23 conceded). Their overall record of 13 wins, 5 draws and just 3 defeats underlines a team that has been consistently superior across all phases.

At home, Inter have been particularly strong: 6 wins, 3 draws and only 1 loss from 10 league matches, scoring 25 and conceding just 8. An average of 2.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per home game paints the picture of a side that dominates territory and chance creation at the Breda.

Como’s season has been more volatile but respectable. Eighth in the table with 27 points, they have 7 wins, 6 draws and 8 defeats, almost breaking even on goal difference (21 for, 22 against). Their away record is quietly impressive: 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 10 matches, with 11 goals scored and only 9 conceded. They average 1.1 goals for and 0.9 against on the road, suggesting a compact, organised unit that travels well.

Form, momentum and psychological edge

Inter’s league form line reads DWWWD, reflecting a side that rarely leaves empty-handed. Across all phases, their broader form string is stacked with victories and features an eight-game winning streak at one point. Even when not at their free-flowing best, they tend to find solutions, and their goal difference suggests they are often able to put games to bed with attacking bursts.

Como’s recent league form is more fragile at DLDLD. They have struggled to string wins together, and across all phases their pattern is one of alternating highs and lows. Still, 9 clean sheets in 21 league games show that when their defensive structure is right, they can frustrate superior opponents.

Head-to-head: Inter’s recent dominance

The recent competitive history between these sides tilts clearly towards Inter. From the last five meetings (all competitive, no friendlies):

• 25 January 2026, Serie A Women, at Stadio Ferruccio, Seregno: Como W 2-3 Inter Milano W – Inter win.
• 21 December 2025, Coppa Italia Women 1/8 final, Como W 1-2 Inter Milano W – Inter win and progress to the 1/4 final.
• 14 September 2025, Serie A Cup Women group stage, at Stadio Ernesto Breda, Sesto San Giovanni: Inter Milano W 0-1 Como W – Como win.
• 19 January 2025, Serie A Women, at Arena Civica Gianni Brera, Milano: Inter Milano W 1-0 Como W – Inter win.
• 12 October 2024, Serie A Women, at Stadio Ferruccio, Seregno: Como W 0-1 Inter Milano W – Inter win.

Over these five games, Inter have 4 wins, Como 1, and there have been 0 draws. Inter have also beaten Como home and away in the 2025 league season and knocked them out of the Coppa Italia Women in the 1/8 final, which adds a psychological layer: Como know they can win at the Breda (the 0-1 Serie A Cup Women victory), but Inter have had the upper hand in the league and cup ties that mattered most.

Tactical outlook: Inter’s attacking structure vs Como’s compact 4-3-3

Inter’s statistical profile and lineups point to a side comfortable in flexible back-three systems. Their most-used shapes are 3-5-2 and 3-4-1-2 (five games each), with occasional switches to 4-3-3 and 3-4-3. That suggests a coach willing to tilt the structure to get an extra forward or an extra midfielder between the lines, depending on the opponent.

With 49 league goals in 21 games (2.3 per match across all phases), Inter are one of the most dangerous attacking units in Serie A Women. Their “biggest wins” data – 5-0 at home and 1-5 away – shows they are capable of explosive scorelines when the attacking pieces click.

The central figure is Tessa Wullaert. The Belgian attacker has 10 goals and 7 assists in 20 appearances, with a standout rating of 7.63. She is efficient: 18 shots, 14 on target, plus 27 key passes and a solid 74% passing accuracy. Her penalty record this season is 3 scored and 1 missed, underlining both her importance from the spot and the fact she is not flawless there. Whether operating as a second striker or drifting from wide into central pockets, she is Inter’s creative and scoring reference.

Around her, Haley Bugeja adds verticality and direct running. With 6 goals and 2 assists in 17 appearances, she is a potent secondary threat, often introduced from the bench (7 substitute appearances) or starting in a front two. Elisa Polli, with 3 goals and 1 assist in just 381 minutes, offers physical presence and penalty-box instincts, while Hungarian midfielder Henrietta Csiszár contributes late arrivals and shooting from midfield (3 goals, 1 assist).

Defensively, Inter combine solidity with attacking contributions. Marija Ana Milinković has 4 goals from the back line in 20 appearances, with 21 tackles, 6 blocks and 24 interceptions, plus a strong duel success (52 won from 78). Inter have kept 8 clean sheets (5 at home), and concede just 1.1 goals per game on average across all phases.

Como, by contrast, are structurally more conservative. Their most-used formation is 4-3-3 (8 times), with occasional 4-3-1-2, 4-1-4-1 and 4-4-2. That points to a team that values a stable back four and a hard-working midfield trio, looking to stay compact and counter when possible.

They score 1.0 goal per league game and concede 1.0, but their 9 clean sheets highlight how effective they can be when the block is tight. Their “biggest away win” is 2-4, while their heaviest away defeat is 4-3, underlining that when games open up, they can both score and be exposed.

In attack, Nadine Nischler is the primary reference: 5 goals and 1 assist in 21 appearances, with 26 shots (11 on target) and 14 key passes. She also carries a penalty record of 1 scored and 1 missed this season. Alongside her, Zara Kramžar has been one of the revelations: 3 goals and 1 assist in 10 appearances, with a high average rating of 7.5 and 9 shots on target from 14 attempts. Her ability to run at defenders (12 dribble attempts) and combine in the final third makes her a key outlet when Como break.

Set pieces and discipline

Both sides have clean penalty records at team level this season (Inter 4/4, Como 2/2), and with individual takers like Wullaert and Nischler involved, spot-kicks could be decisive in a tight contest.

Discipline-wise, Inter’s yellow-card distribution is fairly even across phases of the game, with a notable cluster between minutes 31-45 and 61-90, and one red card shown in the final quarter-hour. Como tend to collect more yellows just before and after half-time (31-60 minutes) and have had a red card in added time (91-105). In a match where Inter are likely to dominate territory, Como’s defensive line will need to avoid rash challenges around the box.

Injuries and squad availability

There is no injury or suspension data listed for either side, so both coaches are presumed to have close to full squads available. That increases the tactical options: Inter can choose between a more aggressive front line or an extra midfielder, while Como can decide whether to mirror Inter’s shape or stick to their trusted 4-3-3.

The verdict

On paper and by the numbers, Inter Milano W are clear favourites. They are second in the league, have a strong home record, score at a significantly higher rate than Como, and have dominated the recent head-to-head series with four wins from the last five competitive meetings.

However, Como’s away record is respectable, their defensive stats are solid, and they have already shown in September 2025 that they can win at the Stadio Ernesto Breda (0-1 in the Serie A Cup Women group stage). If they can keep the game compact, limit Wullaert’s influence between the lines, and use the pace and movement of Nischler and Kramžar on transitions, they have a route to making this uncomfortable for Inter.

Still, given Inter’s attacking depth, home form, and the psychological edge of recent league and cup wins over Como, the most logical expectation is an Inter victory, likely in a game where they create the clearer chances and eventually break down Como’s resistance.