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

Stadio Ernesto Breda hosts an intriguing Serie A Women clash on 16 May 2026 as second-placed Inter Milano W welcome mid-table Como W. With Inter pushing to lock in Champions League qualification and finish as high as possible, and Como still looking to secure a solid top-half finish, the stakes are clear even without direct knockout implications: momentum, status and a chance to tilt a developing rivalry.

Inter arrive in this fixture as one of the division’s most balanced sides. In the league, they sit 2nd with 44 points from 21 matches, boasting a +26 goal difference (49 scored, 23 conceded). Their overall form across all phases reads as a long stretch of consistency – WDDLDLWWWWWWWWLWDWWWD – underpinned by both attacking depth and defensive structure. At home in the league, they have been particularly strong: 6 wins, 3 draws and just 1 defeat from 10, scoring 25 and conceding only 8.

Como, by contrast, come in as a more volatile opponent. They are 8th with 27 points, a narrow negative goal difference (-1) from 21 goals scored and 22 conceded. Their league form line of DLDLD reflects a team struggling to turn performances into wins, but their season-long pattern across all phases – LWLWWWLWLDLDLWWDDLDLD – shows they are capable of putting runs together. Away from home in the league, Como have been competitive: 4 wins, 3 draws, 3 defeats from 10, with 11 goals scored and 9 conceded. This is not a side that collapses on the road.

Tactical landscape: Inter’s structure versus Como’s resilience

Inter’s season statistics paint the picture of a proactive, front-foot team. They average 2.3 goals per game across all phases (49 in 21), with 2.5 per match at home. Conceding just 1.1 per game overall, and only 0.8 per home match, they combine punch with control. Eight clean sheets (5 at home) and only 4 matches without scoring underline how rarely they lose tactical grip.

Formationally, Inter have leaned heavily on back-three systems: 3-5-2 and 3-4-1-2 have each been used 5 times, with occasional switches to 4-3-3 and 3-4-3. That flexibility allows them to adjust lines of pressure and wing-back height depending on opponent. Against a Como side that often lines up in a 4-3-3 (8 times) and occasionally 4-3-1-2, Inter are likely to target the wide channels and half-spaces, using their extra central defender to step out and compress Como’s front line.

Key to this structure is defender Marija Ana Milinković. She has 20 league appearances, all starts, with 4 goals from the back and a strong rating profile. Her 552 passes at 79% accuracy, combined with 21 tackles, 6 blocks and 24 interceptions, highlight a defender who not only protects the box but also initiates build-up. Her ability to break lines from the back three could pin Como’s first pressing line deep.

In midfield, Henrietta Csiszár offers control and balance. With 19 appearances (18 starts), 3 goals and 1 assist, plus 275 passes at 74% accuracy, she provides a link between defence and attack. Her 10 tackles and 6 interceptions suggest she is central to Inter’s counter-press, crucial against a Como side that can be dangerous in transition.

Further forward, Inter’s main attacking reference is Tessa Wullaert. She leads the league scoring chart for Inter with 10 goals and 7 assists in 20 appearances, supported by 18 shots (14 on target) and 27 key passes. Her 7.63 rating underlines her influence: she is both creator and finisher. Importantly, her penalty record shows 3 scored and 1 missed this season, so while she is a major set-piece threat, her record from the spot is strong but not flawless.

Around Wullaert, Inter have depth. Haley Bugeja has 6 goals and 2 assists in 17 appearances, often operating as a dynamic forward either alongside or off the main striker. Her 69 duels and 11 fouls drawn indicate a direct runner who forces defensive decisions. Elisa Polli adds another dimension with 3 goals and 1 assist in just 381 minutes; her 7 key passes and 14 fouls drawn show a centre-forward who can both combine and disrupt.

Como’s tactical identity is different. They score 1.0 goal per game and concede 1.0 across all phases, pointing to tight, low-margin matches. Their away defensive record is impressive: only 9 conceded in 10 league trips (0.9 per game), supported by 5 away clean sheets out of 9 overall. They are comfortable in a compact 4-3-3, with disciplined spacing and an emphasis on keeping games close.

In attack, Nadine Nischler is central. She has 5 goals and 1 assist in 21 appearances, with 26 shots (11 on target) and 14 key passes. Her 127 duels (50 won) and 21 tackles highlight a forward who works hard out of possession, important for Como’s first line of pressure. From the spot, Nischler has scored 1 penalty and missed 1, again underlining that Como’s penalty threat is significant but not perfect.

Supporting her is Zara Kramžar, one of the league’s most efficient young forwards. In just 10 appearances (all starts), she has 3 goals and 1 assist, with 14 shots (9 on target) and 8 key passes. Her 7.5 rating stands out, and her 62 duels (29 won) and 11 tackles suggest she is heavily involved both with and without the ball. Como’s best route to goal will likely involve quick switches into the channels for Kramžar, with Nischler attacking the box.

Como’s season-long defensive numbers – 22 conceded in 21 matches, with 9 clean sheets – confirm that their primary strength lies in organisation. Their yellow card distribution, with the bulk between 31 and 60 minutes, suggests an aggressive mid-game pressing phase that Inter will need to navigate carefully.

Head-to-head: Inter’s edge, but Como competitive

The recent competitive history between these sides is rich and relatively even in terms of performance, but Inter have had the better results.

• On 25 January 2026 in Serie A Women (Regular Season - 11), Como W hosted Inter Milano W at Stadio Ferruccio and Inter won 2-3.
• On 21 December 2025 in Coppa Italia Women 1/8 final, Como W hosted Inter Milano W and Inter won 1-2.
• On 14 September 2025 in Serie A Cup Women (Group Stage - 3), Inter Milano W hosted Como W at Stadio Ernesto Breda and Como won 0-1.
• On 19 January 2025 in Serie A Women (Regular Season - 15), Inter Milano W hosted Como W at Arena Civica Gianni Brera and Inter won 1-0.
• On 12 October 2024 in Serie A Women (Regular Season - 6), Como W hosted Inter Milano W at Stadio Ferruccio and Inter won 0-1.

Across these five matches, Inter have 4 wins, Como have 1, and there have been 0 draws. Notably, both of Inter’s most recent visits to Como ended in 1-2 and 2-3 away wins, while Como’s sole success in this run came at Inter’s current home ground with that 0-1 victory in September 2025. The pattern suggests a fixture that often stays tight but tends to produce a decisive result.

Fine margins: discipline and set plays

Both sides show relatively controlled disciplinary records. Inter’s yellow cards are spread across the match, with a slight spike before half-time (31–45 minutes) and late on (61–90), while Como’s bookings cluster between 31–60 minutes. Inter have one red card this season, shown in the 76–90 range, while Como’s single red came between 91–105. This hints that late-game intensity and fatigue could open up space or provoke mistakes.

From the spot, both teams’ aggregate records are strong. Inter have converted 4 of 4 team penalties this season, while Como have scored 2 of 2. At player level, however, both Wullaert (3 scored, 1 missed) and Nischler (1 scored, 1 missed) have each failed once, so any penalty on the day carries an element of jeopardy.

The verdict

On paper and in data, Inter Milano W are clear favourites. They have the stronger league position, the better goal difference, a potent attack that averages 2.5 goals per home match, and a defensive unit that concedes less than a goal per game at Stadio Ernesto Breda. Their depth of attacking options – Wullaert, Bugeja, Polli – combined with Milinković’s influence from the back and Csiszár’s control in midfield, gives them multiple paths to goal.

Como, though, are not a soft touch. Their away record is positive, their defensive structure is robust, and in Nischler and Kramžar they possess forwards capable of punishing any lapses. The head-to-head data confirms they can win at this venue, even if Inter have dominated the recent series overall.

Expect Inter to control territory and possession, using their back three to push wing-backs high and overload wide areas, while Como sit compact in a 4-3-3 and look to spring quickly into space. If Inter score early, their attacking depth could turn this into a comfortable home win. If Como keep it tight into the second half, their counter-attacking threat gives them a chance to snatch something.

The most logical outcome, based on form, numbers and recent history, is an Inter victory in a match with at least one goal from each side. But given Como’s away resilience and their proven capacity to upset Inter at this ground, a narrow, hard-fought contest feels more likely than a rout.