Inter Milano W vs Como W: Serie A Women's Clash on 16 May 2026

Stadio Ernesto Breda stages another all-Lombardy clash on 16 May 2026 as second‑placed Inter Milano W host Como W in Serie A Women’s Regular Season round 22. With Inter chasing Champions League qualification and an outside shot at the title, and Como still looking to lock in mid‑table safety, the stakes are high even without a direct cup prize on the line.

Inter’s position in the league is commanding: 2nd with 44 points from 21 matches, a +26 goal difference and just three defeats. In the league, they have scored 49 and conceded 23, the second‑best attack and one of the tighter defences across all phases. Como arrive in 8th on 27 points, with a goal difference of -1 (21 scored, 22 conceded). Their season has been defined by balance and small margins rather than heavy defeats.

At Breda, Inter have been consistently strong: 6 wins, 3 draws and only 1 loss in 10 home league games, with 25 goals scored and just 8 conceded. Como’s away record is respectable – 4 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses, 11 goals scored and 9 conceded – suggesting they travel with organisation and a clear game plan, even if they lack Inter’s firepower.

Tactical landscape

Inter’s season statistics point to a side that wants the initiative and is comfortable attacking with numbers. Across all phases they average 2.3 goals per game and concede only 1.1, with a particularly sharp home attack (2.5 goals per home game) and a home defence that allows just 0.8. Their clean sheet count (8 in 21) and the fact they have only failed to score 4 times underline a high baseline of performance.

Form-wise, Inter’s long‑range sequence is imposing: their form string “WDDLDLWWWWWWWWLWDWWWD” includes an 8‑match winning streak and only one losing streak of a single game. In the league table, their recent five‑match form reads DWWWD – unbeaten, with three wins and two draws. That blend of resilience and consistency is the platform for their Champions League push.

Tactically, Inter are flexible but clearly committed to a back three: they have most often lined up in 3-5-2 and 3-4-1-2 (five matches each), occasionally switching to 4-3-3 or 3-4-3. The three‑centre‑back structure supports an aggressive wing‑back game and allows them to keep pressure high without being too open. Their “biggest wins” – 5-0 at home and 1-5 away – show how ruthless they can be once they establish control.

Como, by contrast, are a more reactive and compact side. Their overall scoring rate is 1.0 per game, with 1.1 away, but they concede just 1.0 per match overall and only 0.9 away. They have kept 9 clean sheets in 21 fixtures and failed to score 8 times, illustrating a low‑margin model: many games are tight, decided by single moments rather than sustained attacking dominance.

Their primary tactical identity is built around a back four: 4-3-3 has been used in eight matches, with 4-3-1-2, 4-1-4-1 and 4-4-2 all appearing as variations. This suggests a team comfortable in a mid‑block, often with three central midfielders to protect the back line and limit space between the lines. Their “biggest away win” (2-4) and “biggest away loss” (4-3) show that when games open up, they can both score and concede heavily – but their averages indicate they usually try to avoid that kind of shoot‑out, especially on the road.

Discipline could be a sub‑plot. Inter’s red‑card profile shows a sending‑off in the 76-90 minute range this season, while Como have one late red between 91-105 minutes. Both sides also pick up a cluster of yellow cards between 31-60 minutes, a phase where tactical fouls and transitional duels often spike. In a match where Inter will likely push the tempo and Como will need to disrupt rhythm, managing those moments will be crucial.

Key players and match‑ups

Inter’s attacking edge is defined by Tessa Wullaert. The Belgian forward is the league’s top performer in this data set: 10 goals and 7 assists in 20 appearances, with a 7.63 rating. She has 18 shots (14 on target) and 27 key passes from 301 total passes at 74% accuracy, underlining her dual threat as both scorer and creator. She has scored 3 penalties but also missed 1, so while she is a reliable set‑piece option, her record is not flawless from the spot.

Around her, Inter have depth and variety. Haley Bugeja has 6 goals and 2 assists in 17 appearances, often impacting games whether starting or from the bench. Elisa Polli adds another 3 goals and 1 assist in 14 appearances, with 7 shots on target from 14 attempts and 7 key passes, suggesting a direct, penalty‑box‑focused profile. From midfield, Henrietta Csiszár contributes 3 goals and 1 assist, linking play and arriving late into advanced areas.

Defensively, Marija Ana Milinković stands out. The centre‑back has 4 goals from 20 appearances, plus 21 tackles, 6 blocks and 24 interceptions, with 552 passes at 79% accuracy. Her threat on set pieces adds an extra layer for Como to manage, especially given Inter’s ability to pin teams back and win corners and free‑kicks around the box.

For Como, Nadine Nischler is the reference point. The forward has 5 goals and 1 assist in 21 appearances, with 26 shots (11 on target) and 14 key passes, combining finishing with link‑up play. She also brings significant work rate: 21 tackles and 7 interceptions, and 127 duels contested, winning 50. That two‑way contribution is vital in a side that often defends deep and breaks quickly.

Alongside her, Zara Kramžar has been extremely efficient: 3 goals and 1 assist in just 10 appearances, all starts, with a strong 7.5 rating. She has 14 shots (9 on target), 8 key passes and 12 attempted dribbles, showing she can carry the ball and create under pressure. If Como are to hurt Inter in transition, the Nischler–Kramžar axis will likely be central to it.

Both teams are competent from the penalty spot at team level this season (Inter 4 scored from 4; Como 2 from 2), but with Wullaert and Nischler each having 1 missed penalty individually, the psychological side of any spot‑kick could be interesting if the match becomes tense.

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

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

From the last five competitive meetings (league and cups, no friendlies), Inter Milano W have 4 wins and Como W have 1 win, with 0 draws.

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

Inter’s ability to win both home and away, in league and cup, suggests a tactical match‑up that favours them, but Como’s 0-1 victory at Breda in September 2025 is a clear reminder that they can execute a spoiler game plan on this ground.

The verdict

All indicators point towards Inter Milano W entering as strong favourites. They have the superior league position, a much higher goal output, a formidable home record and the more potent individual attackers. Their recent form is stable and upward, and their tactical flexibility in back‑three systems has repeatedly troubled Como over the past two seasons.

Como, however, are not an easy out. Their away defensive numbers are solid, they have more clean sheets than Inter this season, and they have already shown they can win 0-1 at Breda when they get their structure and transitions right. With Nischler and Kramžar offering real threat on the break, Inter cannot afford complacency.

Logically, the balance of data suggests Inter should control territory and chances, with their attacking depth eventually breaking down Como’s resistance. A narrow Inter win, likely in a game where Como keep it tight for long spells, is the most plausible scenario, but the visitors have enough defensive resilience and head‑to‑head evidence to believe they can at least make Inter work hard for three crucial points in the Champions League race.