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

Stadio Ernesto Breda stages an intriguing 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 arrive with Champions League qualification already underlined by their league description, but with 44 points and a +26 goal difference they are still playing for position and momentum. Como, eighth with 27 points and a goal difference of -1, are safely in mid-table yet still searching for a statement result against one of the league’s elite.

Stakes and context

In the league, Inter’s record of 13 wins, 5 draws and only 3 defeats from 21 matches underlines their status as one of the division’s powerhouses. Their recent form line of “DWWWD” suggests a side that has been consistently hard to beat and is finishing the campaign strongly.

Como’s 7 wins, 6 draws and 8 defeats from the same number of games tells a different story: competitive, organised, but lacking the attacking punch of the top sides. Their “DLDLD” form hints at a team that has become difficult to shift but is struggling to turn tight games into victories.

For Inter, three points would consolidate second place and maintain rhythm heading into the off‑season and future European commitments. For Como, taking anything away from Sesto San Giovanni would be a psychological marker that they can live with the top two and carry belief into the next campaign.

Tactical landscape: Inter’s firepower vs Como’s structure

Across all phases, Inter have been the division’s most entertaining sides statistically: 49 goals scored and 23 conceded in 21 league matches, an average of 2.3 goals for and 1.1 against per game. At home they are particularly imposing: 25 goals scored and only 8 conceded in 10 matches, with 6 wins, 3 draws and just a single defeat.

Those numbers are backed by tactical flexibility. Inter’s most-used formations are 3‑5‑2 and 3‑4‑1‑2 (five games each), with occasional switches to 4‑3‑3 and 3‑4‑3. The three‑at‑the‑back base allows them to flood midfield, push wing‑backs high and create multiple passing lanes into the final third. Their biggest home win of 5-0 and the fact they have scored five goals in both home and away outings at their best show how explosive they can be when the system clicks.

Defensively, Inter’s structure is robust. Only 8 goals conceded at home and 5 clean sheets underline how well they protect their box, while the average of 0.8 goals conceded per home game confirms that opponents rarely find multiple breakthroughs. They have also recorded 8 clean sheets overall and failed to score only 4 times, a balance that speaks of control at both ends.

Como, by contrast, are built more on compactness and counter-punching. Across all phases they have scored 21 and conceded 22, averaging 1.0 goals both for and against per match. Away from home they are quietly effective: 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats in 10 games, with 11 scored and 9 conceded. An away goals‑against average of 0.9 and 5 away clean sheets show they can frustrate hosts and keep games tight.

Formationally, Como have been more conservative and consistent: a 4‑3‑3 base in eight matches, with occasional shifts to 4‑3‑1‑2, 4‑1‑4‑1 and 4‑4‑2. The three‑player midfield shield in front of a back four is designed to limit space between the lines, making it harder for creative players to operate centrally. Their biggest away win of 2-4 and the fact they rarely concede heavily away (worst away defeat 4-3) underline a team that can both threaten and absorb.

Discipline could play a role. Inter’s yellow cards are spread across the game, but they have seen a red card in the 76-90 minute window, while Como’s only red has come in stoppage time (91-105). In a fixture where Inter will likely dominate territory and Como will have to defend deep for long stretches, late‑game fatigue and card management could be decisive.

Key players and match‑ups

Inter’s attacking edge is anchored by one of the league’s standout performers, Tessa Wullaert. The Belgian forward has 10 goals and 7 assists in 20 appearances, with a strong 7.63 rating. She has been highly efficient: 18 shots, 14 on target, plus 27 key passes from 301 total passes at 74% accuracy. Her ability to both finish and create makes her the natural focal point of Inter’s attack. From the spot she has scored 3 penalties but also missed 1, so while she is a reliable scorer overall, her penalty record cannot be described as flawless.

Supporting her is Haley Bugeja, with 6 goals and 2 assists in 17 appearances and a 7.02 rating. Often operating either alongside or just off the main striker, she brings direct running and a willingness to shoot (15 attempts, 8 on target). Elisa Polli adds further depth with 3 goals and 1 assist in only 381 minutes, underlining Inter’s ability to change games from the bench or rotate without losing threat.

From deeper positions, defender Marija Ana Milinković has contributed 4 goals in 20 appearances, alongside 21 tackles, 6 blocks and 24 interceptions. Her dual impact at both ends fits perfectly with Inter’s three‑at‑the‑back systems, where centre‑backs are encouraged to step into midfield and attack set‑pieces.

In midfield, Henrietta Csiszár offers balance with 3 goals and 1 assist, plus 275 passes at 74% accuracy. She helps link the back line to the forwards, a crucial function when Inter face a compact 4‑3‑3 block like Como’s.

For Como, the attacking responsibility is shared between Nadine Nischler and Zara Kramžar. Nischler has 5 goals and 1 assist in 21 appearances, taking 26 shots (11 on target) and delivering 14 key passes. She is also active defensively, with 21 tackles and 7 interceptions, fitting the profile of a forward who works hard in the press and in deeper defensive phases. From the spot she has scored 1 penalty but missed 1, so her penalty record is mixed.

Kramžar, with 3 goals and 1 assist in 10 appearances and a 7.5 rating, offers another dangerous outlet. She has 14 shots (9 on target), 8 key passes and 12 dribble attempts, suggesting she can carry the ball and threaten in transition – a key weapon if Como look to exploit the spaces Inter leave behind their wing‑backs.

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

Looking at the last five competitive meetings between these sides (excluding friendlies), Inter Milano W have 3 wins, Como W have 2, and there have been 0 draws.

• On 25 January 2026 in Serie A Women (Regular Season - 11), at Stadio Ferruccio in Seregno, Como W lost 2-3 at home to Inter Milano W.
• On 21 December 2025 in Coppa Italia Women (1/8 final), again with Como W at home, the score was 1-2, sending Inter into the quarter‑finals.
• On 14 September 2025 in the Serie A Cup Women group stage at Stadio Ernesto Breda, Inter Milano W lost 0-1 at home to Como W.
• On 19 January 2025 in Serie A Women (Regular Season - 15) at Arena Civica Gianni Brera in Milano, Inter Milano W won 1-0 at home.
• On 12 October 2024 in Serie A Women (Regular Season - 6) at Stadio Ferruccio, Como W lost 0-1 at home to Inter Milano W.

The pattern is clear: Inter have consistently found ways to edge tight games, often by a single goal, but Como have shown they can win away at Inter, as they did 0-1 in September 2025.

The verdict

All indicators point towards Inter Milano W as favourites. In the league they are superior in points, goal difference and both attacking and defensive metrics. At home they average 2.5 goals scored and only 0.8 conceded, and they have lost just once in 10 league matches. Their attacking unit, led by Wullaert and Bugeja, has more variety and proven end‑product than Como’s.

Como, however, are not likely to be overwhelmed. Their away record is positive, with more wins than losses and a strong defensive record on the road. They have already won once at Stadio Ernesto Breda in another competition, and their recent H2H matches with Inter have been consistently tight on the scoreboard.

Tactically, expect Inter to dominate possession, use their three‑centre‑back structures to pin Como back, and rely on Wullaert’s creativity between the lines. Como will likely stay in their 4‑3‑3, defend compactly and try to spring Kramžar and Nischler on the break.

The most logical expectation is a home win, but not necessarily a rout: Inter’s quality and form should prevail, yet Como’s away resilience and history of keeping the scorelines close suggest another narrow margin rather than a blowout.