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 arrive firmly in the Champions League positions with 44 points from 21 matches, while Como sit 8th on 27 points, safely away from danger but still looking to prove they can trouble the division’s elite.
With Inter chasing a strong finish and Como eager to dent a top‑two side away from home, the tactical and psychological layers to this fixture are rich, even if there is no direct cup progression at stake.
Inter’s title‑challenger profile
In the league, Inter Milano W have been one of the most balanced sides in Italy. They sit 2nd with a goal difference of +26, built on 49 goals scored and only 23 conceded across all phases. At home they have been particularly reliable: 6 wins, 3 draws and just 1 defeat from 10 matches, scoring 25 and conceding only 8.
Their recent league form reads “DWWWD”, underlining a side that is hard to beat and still picking up regular wins. The season‑long form string (“WDDLDLWWWWWWWWLWDWWWD”) shows one long winning streak of eight games, indicating they can catch fire and sustain momentum.
Tactically, Inter’s flexibility is a major strength. They have most often lined up in a back three:
- 3‑5‑2 (5 times)
- 3‑4‑1‑2 (5 times)
- With occasional switches to 4‑3‑3 and 3‑4‑3
This allows them to flood midfield and support their prolific attack without losing defensive solidity. They average 2.3 goals per game across all phases (2.5 at home), while conceding just 1.1 (0.8 at home). Eight clean sheets in 21 league matches underline how well‑structured they are without the ball, and they have failed to score in only 4 games.
Inter also carry threat in big‑margin victories: their biggest home win is 5‑0, and they have scored as many as 5 away. At the other end, their heaviest home defeat is only 0‑1, showing how rarely they are outplayed on their own pitch.
Discipline is generally under control, though there is a slight tendency to pick up cards late in games, including a red card between minutes 76‑90. That may influence how aggressively they press if the match is tight in the closing stages.
Como’s compact, counter‑punching identity
Como W travel as underdogs but not as easy prey. They are 8th with 27 points, a narrow negative goal difference of -1 (21 scored, 22 conceded) and a season‑long form line of “DLDLD” in the league, reflecting a recent run of tight, low‑margin matches.
Their away record is respectable: 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats from 10 away games, with 11 goals scored and 9 conceded. They actually concede less on the road (0.9 per game) than at home, and their 5 away clean sheets from 10 away fixtures show a team comfortable in a more cautious, reactive role.
Como’s attacking output is modest at 1.0 goal per game overall, but their defensive structure keeps them in contests. Their biggest away win is 2‑4, proving they can be dangerous when matches open up, though their heaviest away defeat (4‑3) suggests they can be dragged into high‑scoring chaos.
Tactically, Como are wedded to a back‑four base:
- 4‑3‑3 (8 times)
- 4‑3‑1‑2 (2 times)
- 4‑1‑4‑1 and 4‑4‑2 used once each
The 4‑3‑3, in particular, should give them width to test Inter’s wing‑backs and space to counter into behind Inter’s advanced midfield. Their disciplinary profile shows most yellows arriving between minutes 31‑60, which may influence how aggressively they contest the midfield battle in the first hour.
Key players and attacking threats
Inter’s attacking firepower is headlined by Tessa Wullaert, one of the standout performers in Serie A Women this season. The Belgian forward has:
- 10 league goals and 7 assists in 20 appearances
- A rating of 7.63
- 14 shots on target from 18 attempts
- 27 key passes and 301 total passes at 74% accuracy
She is both finisher and creator, operating as the reference point in Inter’s attack. From the spot, she has scored 3 penalties but also missed 1, so while she is a frequent taker, her record is not flawless.
Supporting her, Haley Bugeja offers direct running and secondary scoring:
- 6 goals and 2 assists in 17 appearances
- A 7.02 rating
- 15 shots (8 on target)
- 6 key passes and 11 fouls drawn
Her ability to attack space between full‑back and centre‑back fits perfectly with Inter’s use of a front two in 3‑5‑2 or 3‑4‑1‑2.
Inter also get goals from deeper lines. Defender Marija Ana Milinković has 4 league goals and a strong 7.26 rating, combining solid defensive metrics (21 tackles, 24 interceptions) with a genuine set‑piece and box presence. Midfielder Henrietta Csiszár (3 goals, 1 assist) and forward Elisa Polli (3 goals, 1 assist, 7 key passes) deepen the threat, especially from the bench or in rotation.
For Como, the main scoring reference is Nadine Nischler:
- 5 goals and 1 assist in 21 appearances
- 26 shots, 11 on target
- 14 key passes and 127 duels contested (50 won)
She is a hard‑working attacker who contributes both on and off the ball. From the spot, Nischler has scored 1 penalty and missed 1, so Como also lack a completely reliable penalty taker.
Zara Kramžar adds an exciting dimension:
- 3 goals and 1 assist in only 10 appearances
- A 7.5 rating
- 9 shots on target from 14 attempts
- 8 key passes and 62 duels (29 won)
Her productivity in relatively limited minutes makes her a key weapon, particularly if Como seek to exploit transitions and one‑v‑one situations against Inter’s back three.
Head‑to‑head: Inter’s edge, but Como competitive
The last five competitive meetings between these sides (league and cups, excluding friendlies) show Inter with a narrow but clear upper hand:
- 25 January 2026, Serie A Women, 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, Stadio Ernesto Breda: Inter Milano W 0-1 Como W – Como win.
- 19 January 2025, Serie A Women, Arena Civica Gianni Brera: Inter Milano W 1-0 Como W – Inter win.
- 12 October 2024, Serie A Women, Stadio Ferruccio: Como W 0-1 Inter Milano W – Inter win.
Over these five matches, Inter have 4 wins, Como 1 win, and there have been 0 draws. Inter have also won both league meetings in 2025 and knocked Como out of the Coppa Italia Women in the 1/8 final, though Como did claim a notable 0-1 victory at Breda in the Serie A Cup Women group stage.
Tactical battle and likely patterns
Inter’s back‑three systems against Como’s 4‑3‑3 point to a game of territory and width. Inter will likely seek to pin Como back with wing‑backs high and Wullaert dropping into pockets to link with runners like Bugeja and Polli. Their strong home scoring rate (2.5 goals per game) suggests they will try to impose themselves early.
Como, with their solid away defensive numbers and 5 away clean sheets, are well‑equipped to sit compact in a mid‑to‑low block, using Nischler and Kramžar to counter quickly into the spaces left by Inter’s advanced wing‑backs. Their ability to keep away matches tight means they will not be overawed by the occasion.
Set pieces could be decisive. Inter’s aerial and box presence via Milinković and their variety of scorers from midfield and defence give them multiple routes to goal. Como’s discipline and organisation in these situations will be tested.
There are no listed absentees for either side in the provided data, so both coaches should have near‑full squads to select from, further sharpening the tactical contest.
The verdict
On form, firepower and head‑to‑head record, Inter Milano W are clear favourites at Stadio Ernesto Breda. Their attacking output, home strength and variety of threats led by Tessa Wullaert should eventually tell against a Como side that defends well but scores relatively few.
However, Como’s away resilience and their 0-1 win at this very venue in the Serie A Cup Women show they can frustrate Inter if they execute their game plan. Expect Inter to dominate territory and chances, with Como dangerous in transition, but the underlying numbers and recent history point towards a home win, likely in a match where Inter’s attacking quality edges a disciplined and stubborn Como.
