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

Stadio Ernesto Breda hosts a compelling Serie A Women clash on 16 May 2026 as second‑placed Inter Milano W welcome mid‑table Como W. With Inter chasing Champions League qualification and a strong finish to the regular season, and Como still looking to consolidate in the top half, the stakes are high despite the absence of knockout jeopardy.

Inter arrive in a position of strength in the league. They sit 2nd on 44 points after 21 matches, with a goal difference of +26 and a record of 13 wins, 5 draws and just 3 defeats in the league. Their recent form in the league reads “DWWWD”, underlining a side that is hard to beat and generally efficient at taking points. Como, by contrast, are 8th with 27 points, a goal difference of -1 and a more mixed return of 7 wins, 6 draws and 8 defeats. Their league form line of “DLDLD” hints at inconsistency and a tendency to drop points in tight games.

At Breda, Inter have built a strong home platform: 6 wins, 3 draws and only 1 defeat from 10 league fixtures, scoring 25 and conceding just 8. That works out at 2.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per home game across all phases. Como’s away record in the league is respectable – 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats from 10, with 11 scored and 9 conceded – but they will be facing one of the division’s most balanced home sides.

Tactical outlook: Inter’s attacking variety vs Como’s compact 4‑3‑3

Across all phases this season, Inter have been one of the most potent attacking units in Serie A Women. They have 49 league goals in 21 matches, averaging 2.3 per game, and their biggest home win was a 5-0. Defensively they concede 1.1 per match overall, but that drops significantly at home, where they have kept 5 clean sheets and allowed only 8 goals.

Tactically, the data points to flexibility. Inter’s most used setups are 3-5-2 and 3-4-1-2 (5 matches each), with occasional switches to 4-3-3 and 3-4-3. That back-three base gives them licence to push wing-backs high and overload central spaces. The goals are spread but led by a genuine star: Tessa Wullaert.

Wullaert is the league’s top-rated player in this dataset, with 10 goals and 7 assists in 20 appearances, operating as an attacker with a 7.63 average rating. Her efficiency stands out: 18 shots, 14 on target, plus 27 key passes from 301 total passes at 74% accuracy. She is a dual threat between the lines and in the box. From the spot she has scored 3 penalties but missed 1, so she remains dangerous from 11 metres without a flawless record.

Around her, Inter can rotate their attacking profiles. Haley Bugeja has 6 goals and 2 assists from 17 appearances, often featuring both as a starter and impact substitute. Her 15 shots (8 on target) and 11 fouls drawn show a direct, aggressive style that can unsettle Como’s back line. Elisa Polli adds depth with 3 goals and 1 assist in 14 games, and a notable 7 key passes in limited minutes, suggesting she can contribute as a link forward or late-game finisher.

Inter’s threat is not limited to the front line. Defender Marija Ana Milinković has scored 4 goals in 20 appearances, with 10 shots on target from 14 attempts and strong defensive numbers (21 tackles, 6 blocks, 24 interceptions, 52 duels won). She is a major asset on set pieces at both ends. In midfield, Henrietta Csiszár chips in with 3 goals and 1 assist, plus solid work off the ball.

Como, meanwhile, lean heavily on a 4-3-3 shape (8 matches), with occasional use of 4-3-1-2, 4-1-4-1 and 4-4-2. Their season numbers across all phases underline a more cautious, low-scoring profile: 21 goals for and 22 against in 21 league matches, averaging 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded. They have 9 clean sheets overall (4 at home, 5 away) but have also failed to score 8 times, suggesting that when their structure holds, they can frustrate opponents, but creativity can be an issue.

In attack, Nadine Nischler is a central figure: 5 goals and 1 assist in 21 starts, with 26 shots (11 on target) and 14 key passes. She is heavily involved in duels (127 total, 50 won) and contributes defensively with 21 tackles and 7 interceptions, indicative of a forward who presses and works hard in the first line. Young attacker Zara Kramžar offers a dynamic complement: 3 goals and 1 assist in just 10 appearances, with 9 shots on target from 14 attempts and 8 key passes. Her 7.5 average rating in this sample is outstanding and marks her as a major threat on transition and in one‑v‑one situations.

Como’s defensive numbers away from home (9 conceded in 10 league games, 0.9 per match) show that their back four can be compact and difficult to break down. Their biggest away win (2-4) and heaviest away defeat (4-3) both suggest that when games open up, they can both score and be exposed. Against Inter’s multi-layered attack and set-piece threat, their organisation and discipline will be tested, particularly in the key yellow-card time windows of 31–60 minutes where they tend to pick up the bulk of cautions.

Both teams are perfect from the spot at team level this season in the league data (Inter 4 penalties scored, Como 2 scored), but at player level Nischler has 1 scored and 1 missed. Any penalty awarded could therefore be a pivotal moment, especially in a match where Como may rely on narrow margins.

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

The recent competitive history between these sides is rich and relatively balanced in terms of performances, even if the results lean Inter’s way. The last five competitive meetings (league and cups, no friendlies) show:

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

Across these five, Inter have 4 wins, Como have 1, and there have been 0 draws. Notably, all five matches finished with a one-goal margin, underlining how tight this fixture tends to be even when Inter prevail. Breda has hosted this matchup once in this run, the 0-1 Serie A Cup defeat for Inter, which will give Como some belief that they can get a result on this ground.

Key battles and game script

The central tactical question is whether Como’s 4-3-3 can limit the supply lines into Wullaert and Bugeja. If Inter can establish their usual dominance in advanced zones with a 3-5-2 or 3-4-1-2, they will look to pin Como’s full-backs deep and create overloads in half-spaces. Set pieces, with Milinković’s aerial presence, are another likely avenue.

For Como, transitions through Nischler and Kramžar will be crucial. Inter’s home defensive record is strong, but their back three can be stretched if wing-backs are caught high. Como’s relatively low scoring rate means they may prioritise staying in the game, targeting moments to break rather than sustained pressure.

Discipline could also matter. Inter have shown a tendency to collect yellows in the 31–75 minute window and have one red card in the 76–90 range this season, while Como’s bookings cluster between 31–60 minutes. A red card either way would dramatically reshape the tactical picture.

The verdict

On balance of data, Inter Milano W are clear favourites. They are higher in the league, far more prolific in front of goal, and strong at home. They also hold a 4-1-0 advantage over the last five competitive meetings, including two away wins at Como this season in the league and Coppa Italia Women 1/8 final.

However, the head-to-head record also warns against complacency: all five recent matches have been decided by a single goal, and Como have already won 0-1 at Breda in the Serie A Cup Women group stage. Como’s solid away defensive numbers and the individual form of Nischler and Kramžar suggest they can make this competitive.

Inter’s superior attacking depth, home record and proven ability to edge tight games between these sides point towards another narrow home victory, but the pattern of this rivalry hints that they may have to work hard again to secure it.