Inter Milan vs Como meet at San Siro on April 21 at 21:00 CET in the return leg of the 2026 Coppa Italia semi-final. The first leg in Como finished 0-0, and because away goals do not count, the tie will go to extra time and penalties if it is level again after 90 minutes. The winner goes on to meet Atalanta or Lazio in the 2026 Coppa Italia Final.
Inter enter the clash in imperious form, sitting 12 points clear at the top of Serie A and coming off three consecutive league wins. Just two weeks ago, they overcame Como in a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
Como, currently in fifth place in the league, has recently experienced a dip in form, suffering consecutive defeats against Inter and Sassuolo.
While Cesc Fàbregas’s team has performed well away this season, the tough atmosphere at San Siro—where Inter scored eight goals in the last two matches—makes the hosts the clear favorites.
Inter Milan vs Como – Date, Time, Predictions, and More
- Tournament: Coppa Italia 2025/26 Semi-Final Second Leg.
- Match: Inter Milan vs Como.
- Date & Time: Monday, April 21, 2026 — 21:00 CET.
- Venue: San Siro, Milan.
- Format: Single tie over two legs, level at 0-0.
- At Stake: A place in the Coppa Italia final.
Inter’s route into this second leg has been steady, and their league form is also strong: they beat Cagliari 3-0 on Friday to move 12 points clear at the top of Serie A, keeping a domestic double very much alive in Cristian Chivu’s first season.
Como, meanwhile, arrive with confidence too, having pushed Inter hard in the first leg and also stunned them in the league with a dramatic 4-3 comeback loss for the Nerazzurri days later.
Team Preview and Analysis
Inter Milan
Inter were frustrated in the first leg because Como controlled the tempo for long spells and Inter failed to register a single shot on target in the 0-0 draw. That means the home leg matters a lot: Inter should have more territory, more possession, and the San Siro crowd behind them, but they will need to be sharper in the final third than they were in Como.
Team news is not ideal. Inter confirmed that Lautaro Martinez has a mild muscle strain in his left soleus and is expected to miss around two weeks, while Football Italia also report Alessandro Bastoni is unavailable for this match. That makes the attacking and defensive core a little thinner than usual, even if Inter still have enough quality to cope.
Como
Como’s first-leg performance showed why this is not a routine semi-final. They created the better chances in the opener, forced Inter into a cautious night, and almost scored through Nico Paz and Alex Valle before the tie ended goalless. Their league form has also been impressive enough to keep them in the top-five race, so this is a team that is not coming to San Siro simply to survive.
Cesc Fàbregas has already said Como need to play with courage and be decisive in key moments, which fits the way they have approached big games this season. They do have a couple of availability issues: Sergi Roberto and Jayden Addai are out, but the rest of the attacking structure remains dangerous, especially with Nico Paz at the heart of it.
Who will win Inter Milan vs Como?
This still leans Inter, but only just. They are at home, they are in title-winning form, and they have enough big-match experience to manage a tense semi-final better than most sides.
Como have already shown they can make Inter uncomfortable, so a narrow game feels much more likely than a runaway. That is an inference based on the first-leg pattern, recent results, and the venue.
- We say: Inter Milan 2-1 Como
Coppa Italia form
- Inter Milan: Drew 0-0 in the first leg and have since backed it up with strong league wins, including a 3-0 victory over Cagliari.
- Como: Held Inter to 0-0 in the first leg and remain a dangerous, well-drilled cup side.
Inter Milan vs Como Starting XI
- Inter Milan starting XI (3-5-2): J. Martinez; Akanji, Acerbi, Augusto; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Bonny
- Como starting starting XI (3-4-2-1): Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, Kempf, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Vojvoda, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas
Key Players to Watch
| Team | Player | Position | Why They Matter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inter | Marcus Thuram | Forward | Inter’s biggest live threat, and their recent league wins have revolved around his finishing. |
| Inter | Denzel Dumfries | Wing-back | Scored twice in the 4-3 league win over Como and gives Inter huge attacking thrust. |
| Inter | Hakan Calhanoglu | Midfielder | Sets the tempo and delivers from deep in big knockout games. |
| Como | Nico Paz | Attacking midfielder | Como’s most dangerous creator and a major reason the first leg stayed so tight. |
| Como | Anastasios Douvikas | Forward | Needs to be clinical if Como want to punish Inter’s absences. |
| Como | Lucas Da Cunha | Midfielder | Offers control and late-third creativity from midfield. |
Injured and unavailable
| Player | Team | Status | Injury/Reason | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lautaro Martínez | Inter Milan | Out | Left calf muscle strain | April 26 vs Torino |
| Alessandro Bastoni | Inter Milan | Out | Persistent ankle/leg injury | April 26 vs Torino |
| Jayden Addai | Como | Out | Achilles tendon rupture | Next Season |
| Sergi Roberto | Como | Out | Adductor problem | Late April 2026 |
| Yann Bisseck | Inter Milan | Doubt | Thigh muscle injury | Late April 2026 |
| Petar Sučić | Inter Milan | Available | Served suspension | Immediately |
Where to Watch by Region
| Country/Region | TV Channel | Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Paramount+ |
| United Kingdom | Premier Sports 2 | Premier Player |
| Italy | Canale 5 | Mediaset Infinity |
| Australia | — | Paramount+ |
| Canada | — | DAZN Canada |
When and where is Inter Milan vs Como?
It is on Monday, April 21, 2026, at 21:00 CET at San Siro in Milan.
What was the first-leg score?
The first leg finished Como 0-0 Inter.
Who is missing for Inter?
Inter must cope without Lautaro Martinez and Alessandro Bastoni.
Who is missing for Como?
Como are without Sergi Roberto and Jayden Addai.
Who are the favourites?
Inter are the slight favourites because they are at home, in better overall form, and have more knockout experience, but Como have already proved they can frustrate them. That is an inference based on the current match data and team news.