Inter Milano W vs Como W: Serie A Women Final Round Clash

Stadio Ernesto Breda stages a fascinating Serie A Women clash on 16 May 2026 as Inter Milano W host Como W in the final round of the regular season. Inter arrive in Sesto San Giovanni sitting 2nd in the table with 44 points and a Champions League spot already marked beside their name, while Como travel in 8th on 27 points, safely mid-table but eager to land a statement result against one of the league’s heavyweights.

With no cup stakes attached, the prize here is psychological: Inter looking to underline their status as one of Italy’s elite sides, Como aiming to prove they can consistently trouble the top teams.

Inter’s high-powered machine vs Como’s compact resilience

In the league across all phases, Inter’s numbers underline why they are chasing the title. They have 49 goals in 21 games (2.3 per match), the second-best attack in the division, and a goal difference of +26. At home they have been particularly strong: 6 wins, 3 draws and just 1 defeat from 10, scoring 25 and conceding only 8. An average of 2.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per home game paints the picture of a side that controls matches and rarely loses their grip at Breda.

Inter’s form line in the league – “DWWWD” – shows an unbeaten run over the last five, and their season-long form string reveals an eight-game winning streak at one stage. They have kept 8 clean sheets and failed to score only 4 times in 21 matches, suggesting a team that almost always finds a route to goal and usually protects it well.

Tactically, the data points strongly to a three-at-the-back foundation. Inter have most frequently lined up in 3-5-2 and 3-4-1-2 (five games each), with occasional switches to 4-3-3 and 3-4-3. That flexibility allows them to flood midfield, use wing-backs aggressively, and still maintain a solid defensive block.

At the heart of their attacking output is Tessa Wullaert. The Belgian forward has 10 goals and 7 assists in 20 league appearances, with a standout rating of 7.63. She is efficient rather than wasteful – 18 shots, 14 on target – and also a creator, with 27 key passes and 301 total passes at 74% accuracy. From the spot she has scored 3 penalties and missed 1, an important detail in a side that has converted all 4 of its league penalties as a team.

Supporting her is Haley Bugeja, who has 6 goals and 2 assists from 17 appearances. Often rotating between the XI and the bench (10 starts, 7 substitute appearances), Bugeja offers direct running and a goal threat – 15 shots, 8 on target – and is comfortable combining with Wullaert in a front two. Behind them, Marija Ana Milinković has been a key figure from defence: 4 goals in 20 appearances, a 7.26 rating, and strong defensive metrics (21 tackles, 24 interceptions, 6 blocks). Her ability to step out with the ball and contribute in the opposition box makes Inter’s set-piece threat significant.

Henrietta Csiszár and Elisa Polli add further depth: both have 3 goals and 1 assist in limited minutes, underlining that Inter’s threat is spread across several lines rather than dependent on a single scorer.

Como’s away steel and attacking flashes

Como’s season has been more uneven but far from passive. They sit 8th with 27 points, a goal difference of -1, and a league record of 7 wins, 6 draws and 8 defeats. Their away form is actually a relative strength: 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 10 away games, with 11 scored and 9 conceded. An average of 1.1 goals for and 0.9 against on the road suggests a side that travels with a compact, disciplined game plan.

Defensively, Como have 9 clean sheets overall (4 at home, 5 away) and have failed to score in 8 matches. The pattern is clear: they often keep things tight, and many of their games are decided by fine margins. Their biggest away win has been 2-4, and their heaviest away defeat 4-3, again underlining how narrow most contests tend to be.

Form-wise, Como’s recent league sequence “DLDLD” shows a run of draws and narrow setbacks, which fits the statistical profile of a mid-table team that is hard to put away but sometimes lacks the cutting edge to tilt tight games in their favour.

They are structurally more stable in a back four: 4-3-3 has been their primary shape (8 times), with occasional switches to 4-3-1-2, 4-1-4-1 and 4-4-2. That base gives them width but also enough midfield bodies to clog central spaces against Inter’s creative core.

In attack, Nadine Nischler is the main reference: 5 goals and 1 assist from 21 appearances, plus 26 shots (11 on target) and 14 key passes. She also contributes defensively with 21 tackles and 7 interceptions, making her a key figure in both pressing and transitions. From the penalty spot, Nischler has scored 1 and missed 1, while as a team Como have converted both of their league penalties.

Alongside her, Zara Kramžar has been one of the league’s standout young attackers. In just 10 appearances (all starts), she has 3 goals and 1 assist, a rating of 7.5, and 14 shots with 9 on target. Her 8 key passes and 12 dribble attempts (4 successful) suggest she can carry the ball and create danger when Como break.

Head-to-head: Inter with the edge in competitive meetings

The recent competitive head-to-head record tilts towards Inter. Across the last five meetings in league and cups (excluding friendlies), Inter have 3 wins, Como have 1, and there has been 1 draw.

• On 25 January 2026 in Serie A Women at Stadio Ferruccio, Como W 2-3 Inter Milano W, with Inter winning away.
• On 21 December 2025 in the Coppa Italia Women 1/8 final, Como W 1-2 Inter Milano W, Inter winning away to reach the 1/4 final.
• On 14 September 2025 in the Serie A Cup Women group stage at Stadio Ernesto Breda, Inter Milano W 0-1 Como W, Como winning away.
• On 19 January 2025 in Serie A Women at Arena Civica Gianni Brera, Inter Milano W 1-0 Como W, Inter winning at home.
• On 12 October 2024 in Serie A Women at Stadio Ferruccio, Como W 0-1 Inter Milano W, Inter winning away.

That pattern is notable: Inter have won three of those by a 1-0 or 2-1 margin, while Como’s sole victory was a 0-1 away success at Breda in September 2025. Tight scorelines dominate this rivalry, and neither side has blown the other away.

Tactical keys

Inter are likely to dominate territory and possession, using their three-at-the-back structures to push wing-backs high and create overloads around Wullaert and Bugeja. With 25 home goals and a variety of scorers, they can attack from wide crosses, through balls into channels, and set pieces where Milinković is a major weapon.

Como will probably lean on their 4-3-3 to stay compact between the lines and look for transitions through Nischler and Kramžar. Their away record suggests they are comfortable absorbing pressure and trying to pinch games with clinical moments. The fact they have conceded only 9 goals in 10 away league matches indicates that even Inter’s potent attack may have to be patient.

Discipline could also matter. Inter’s card profile shows a concentration of yellows between 31-45 and 61-90 minutes, with one late red this season, while Como pick up many of their yellows between 31-60 minutes and have had a late red of their own. In a fixture often decided by one goal, a dismissal could swing the balance.

The verdict

All indicators point towards Inter as favourites: superior league position, stronger attacking numbers, excellent home record and a positive recent head-to-head trend. Their depth of firepower, led by Wullaert and supported by Bugeja, Milinković, Csiszár and Polli, should give them enough tools to eventually break down a stubborn Como defence.

However, Como’s away resilience and their proven ability to win at Breda in September 2025 mean this is unlikely to be a procession. Expect Inter to control most of the play, Como to defend in a compact block and threaten sporadically through Nischler and Kramžar, and the final margin to be narrow.

Inter Milano W should have enough to take the points and close their regular season on a high, but the data and recent history suggest another tight, low-margin contest rather than a rout.