Liam Duckstein
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Inter Milan and Como meet in Italian Serie A on Sunday 8 November 2026, and the predicted lineups for this fixture point to a clear contrast in how the two coaches have managed their squads. Cristian Chivu has rotated his Inter Milan personnel more freely in recent weeks, while Cesc Fàbregas has kept his Como selection remarkably stable, and both projected XIs below reflect those habits ahead of kickoff.
Predicted Inter Milan Line-up
Inter Milan are projected in a 3-5-2, Cristian Chivu’s preferred shape, and the projection reads as a settled side – 10 of the projected XI started their last match. Carlos Augusto has five starts in the last six, making him one of the steadiest names in the back three, while Marcus Thuram is the only player to have started all six of the line-ups used here. The one projected starter who did not begin the most recent match is Petar Sučić, though he keeps his place in Chivu’s expected XI. In this shape, the back three sits behind a midfield five, with Thuram and Pio Esposito forming the front two.
Inter Milan predicted XI: Josep Martinez; Carlos Augusto, Yann Bisseck, Manuel Akanji; Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Federico Dimarco, Djed Spence, Petar Sučić; Marcus Thuram, Pio Esposito
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 6 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Josep Martinez | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 30 | Carlos Augusto | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 31 | Yann Bisseck | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 25 | Manuel Akanji | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 23 | Nicolò Barella | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 20 | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 32 | Federico Dimarco | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 99 | Djed Spence | 3/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 8 | Petar Sučić | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| F | 9 | Marcus Thuram | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| F | 94 | Pio Esposito | 3/6 | 1/3 |
Como Predicted XI
Cesc Fàbregas sets Como up in his preferred 4-2-3-1, and this projection is a settled side – 11 of the projected XI started their last match, a full house. Marc-Oliver Kempf and Lucas Da Cunha have started all six of the line-ups used here, anchoring the defence and the midfield respectively, and the rest of the expected XI has featured regularly across the same span. Of the two projections, Como’s also carries the higher average start rate, underlining how little Fàbregas has needed to change things.
Como predicted XI: Jean Butez; Marc-Oliver Kempf, Yan Couto, Jacobo Ramón, Álex Valle; Lucas Da Cunha, Luis Milla, Nico Paz, Maximo Perrone, Maxence Caqueret; Anastasios Douvikas
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 6 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Jean Butez | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 2 | Marc-Oliver Kempf | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 27 | Yan Couto | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 4 | Jacobo Ramón | 4/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 3 | Álex Valle | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 7 | Lucas Da Cunha | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 6 | Luis Milla | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 10 | Nico Paz | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 5 | Maximo Perrone | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| M | 8 | Maxence Caqueret | 4/6 | 2/3 |
| F | 9 | Anastasios Douvikas | 6/6 | 3/3 |
Injuries and Suspensions
The home team news is dominated by three absences: John Stones, Luis Henrique and Lautaro Martínez are out injured. Two of those three are forwards, so the attacking line is where Chivu’s options look thinnest, with Thuram and Pio Esposito the projected pairing as things stand. If Chivu wants reinforcements from the bench, Alessandro Bastoni is the strongest candidate – his five starts in the last six are more than any other Inter Milan substitute in this sample.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Stones | D | injured | Muscle bruise |
| Luis Henrique | F | injured | Thigh Muscle Strain |
| Lautaro Martínez | F | injured | Thigh problems |
Como’s team news is similarly straightforward: Jesús Rodríguez, Moise Kean and Jayden Addai are out injured. A midfielder and two forwards are affected, which thins the attacking areas of Fàbregas’s squad. Martin Baturina is best placed to come in from the bench, with three starts in the last six – the most of any Como substitute here.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Rodríguez | M | injured | Wound |
| Moise Kean | F | injured | Leg Injury |
| Jayden Addai | F | injured | Muscle Injury |
How We Predict These XIs
Both projections are built from each side’s last six named line-ups, with the most recent matches counted for more than older ones so that current selection patterns carry the greatest weight. Players confirmed injured or suspended were removed before the XIs were settled, and the remaining places went to those who have started most often in that span. Compiled 48 hours before kickoff, this is a projection rather than an official team sheet, and both predicted line-ups can change when the clubs confirm their teams.
Read Also: Inter vs Como Prediction: 08.11.2026 Serie A
FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for Inter Milan and Como?
Josep Martinez is projected in goal for Inter Milan and Jean Butez for Como. Martinez has four starts in Inter’s last six line-ups, while Butez has five in Como’s.
What formation will Inter Milan and Como use?
Inter Milan are projected in a 3-5-2 under Cristian Chivu, while Como are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 under Cesc Fàbregas. Both formations match their coaches’ preferred setups.
Who is unavailable for Inter Milan vs Como?
Inter Milan are without John Stones, Luis Henrique and Lautaro Martínez, all out injured. Como are missing Jesús Rodríguez, Moise Kean and Jayden Addai, also all ruled out through injury.
What are the predicted lineups for Inter Milan vs Como on Sunday 8 November 2026?
The match is on Sunday 8 November 2026, and the projected XIs above are built from each side’s last six named line-ups. They are projections and can change when the official teams are announced.