Inter Milan v Como: Probable line-ups for Serie A top-five meeting

Inter Milan host Como at San Siro on Sunday, 8 November 2026, with both sides entering the 11th round of Serie A among the league’s top five. Here are the expected starting line-ups for the contest.

Inter Milan

Josep Martinez is expected to start in goal for Inter Milan, with Yann Bisseck, Alessandro Bastoni and Manuel Akanji forming the defensive three.

Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolo Barella are set to provide the midfield balance and help control the distribution of the ball. In attack, Marcus Thuram could be partnered by Pio Esposito, who is expected to offer movement and a presence inside the penalty area.

Luis Henrique and Lautaro Martinez are both unavailable because of injury and will be the main absentees for the hosts.

Inter Milan’s probable XI

Goalkeeper: Josep Martinez

Defenders: Yann Bisseck, Alessandro Bastoni, Manuel Akanji

Midfielders: Hakan Calhanoglu, Nicolo Barella, Piotr Zielinski, Carlos Augusto, Djed Spence

Forwards: Pio Esposito, Marcus Thuram

Como

Como are expected to select Jean Butez in goal for their trip to San Siro. Marc Oliver Kempf and Jacobo Ramon are likely to anchor the defence, alongside Alex Valle and Yan Couto.

Maximo Perrone and Luis Milla should operate in the holding midfield positions, with Nico Paz, Maxence Caqueret and Lucas Da Cunha expected to support the attack.

Anastasios Douvikas is set to lead the line and finish the chances created by the visitors. Como will be without Assane Diao, Jesus Rodriguez, Jayden Addai, Trevoh Chalobah and Moise Kean, who are all injured.

Como’s probable XI

Goalkeeper: Jean Butez

Defenders: Marc Oliver Kempf, Jacobo Ramon, Alex Valle, Yan Couto

Defensive midfielders: Maximo Perrone, Luis Milla

Attacking midfielders: Nico Paz, Maxence Caqueret, Lucas Da Cunha

Centre-forward: Anastasios Douvikas

The fixture will be Inter Milan’s 11th Serie A match of the season. The published betting prices list Inter Milan at 1.74 to win, with a draw priced at 3.70 and a Como victory at 3.30.