Inter vs Bologna Prediction
📢 How will the clash between Inter and Bologna in Serie A's 18th round at the Giuseppe Meazza conclude? This fixture wraps up the weekend's action with one of the most intriguing matchups. Inter are in the midst of a title race and cannot afford to drop points at home. Meanwhile, Bologna are aiming for a Champions League spot, but their recent form has widened the gap from the top four, making a draw less satisfactory for the visitors. This sets the stage for a tense showdown, especially after their recent encounter in the Supercoppa Italiana, which ended 1-1, with penalties 2-3.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the head-to-head clashes between Inter and Bologna over recent years, the "Nerazzurri" hold the upper hand: out of 41 matches, the Milan side have secured 24 victories, while the visitors have claimed 9 wins, with 8 encounters ending in a draw. However, Inter have struggled to maintain this dominance recently. Including their Italian Super Cup clash (1-1, pens 2-3), they haven't beaten Bologna in their last three meetings. In the previous Serie A season, they drew 2-2 at home and suffered a 0-1 defeat away.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Inter Milano Team Overview
🔵 Inter have been looking quite confident lately. Although the team missed out on the Italian Super Cup, their Serie A campaign is going exceptionally well. After 17 rounds, the Nerazzurri sit alone at the top of the table with 36 points, having won their last four league matches. However, Inter can't afford to relax-four clubs are hot on their heels, and even a draw against Bologna could cost Cristian Chivu's side their top spot.
⚫ In their previous Serie A outing, Inter secured a 1-0 away victory against Atalanta, a team in great form following a managerial change. Yet this didn't faze the Nerazzurri in the slightest. On the contrary, they appeared fully focused and didn't allow Atalanta a single shot on target throughout the 90 minutes. While Atalanta had a few dangerous moments, the result accurately reflects the flow of the game.
Match Results: Inter Milano
Bologna Team Overview
🔴 Bologna, on the other hand, have struggled in recent matches. The team are winless in their last four encounters across all competitions, with their victory over Inter in the Italian Super Cup coming only in a penalty shootout. In their previous Serie A fixture, the Rossoblu were held to a 1-1 draw at home against Sassuolo, a team that just this summer climbed up from Serie B. It's hard to argue that Bologna deserved all three points: while they dominated possession (58% to 42%) and took twice as many shots (16 to 8), they fell short in creating clear-cut chances (2-4).
🔵 Naturally, this poor run has impacted their standings. Bologna have slipped to seventh place, with their gap from the coveted top four stretching to seven points. Yes, the Rossoblu have a game in hand due to the Italian Super Cup, but even a hypothetical win would still leave a significant gap-especially with an away trip to Inter looming.
Match Results: Bologna
Latest news
Inter Milano
📣 Following a narrow yet crucial victory in Bergamo (1-0), head coach Cristian Chivu highlighted both the quality of play and the team's character: "I'm pleased with the overall performance and, of course, the result-it often means a lot. Thuram put significant pressure on their defense, and with Pio Esposito coming on, we found that decisive pass to Lautaro. Nothing comes easy: the journey is still long, but we always know how to respond to challenges and are ready to work even harder."
🚫 Inter approach the match with notable personnel constraints. Denzel Dumfries, Ange-Yoan Bonny, and Raffaele Di Gennaro remain sidelined as they continue their recovery from injuries. The status of Matteo Darmian and Tomas Palacios also remains uncertain, as both are dealing with muscle issues, and their readiness will be assessed closer to kickoff.
Bologna
📣 Head coach Vincenzo Italiano expressed his dissatisfaction with the 1-1 draw against Sassuolo: "We deserved to win, but this isn't the first time we've allowed an opponent to come back - we need to improve in this area. The team's reaction was there, the match was good, and the second half was very strong, but we lack the maturity to close out such games."
🚫 Bologna are also struggling with squad issues. First-choice goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski remains sidelined with a muscle injury, while Federico Bernardeschi is still recovering from a collarbone injury and will not feature in the upcoming match.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Despite their frequent victories over Bologna, Inter rarely keep a clean sheet in their home head-to-heads-conceding in all of their last 14 Serie A encounters against this opponent. This trend aligns with the broader picture of the current season, where the Nerazzurri are not known for their defensive solidity. Therefore, betting on a Bologna goal seems justified.
🚩 Corner Prediction
This season, both teams frequently reach the corner flag: Inter confidently lead the Serie A standings for corners, averaging 7.2 per match, while Bologna sits sixth with an average of 5.2 deliveries per game. With such activity from both sides, it's reasonable to bet on over 9.5 total corners.
Editor's Prediction
According to bookmakers, Inter are the clear favorites in the upcoming clash, and it's hard to disagree with that assessment. Just a few days ago, these teams faced off in the Italian Super Cup semi-final, where the "red and blues" were slightly more fortunate (1-1, pens: 3-2). However, that match shouldn't be directly compared to the league game ahead. Inter fielded a partially second-string lineup then, giving some key players a rest. In Serie A, the Nerazzurri are much more disciplined and consistent-they have won seven of their last eight matches and are almost flawless at home. Therefore, our main bet is on an Inter victory. We anticipate a scoreline of 3-1 on the scoreboard.
Betting Tips: Inter Milano - Bologna
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