Bologna vs Inter prediction 17.10.2026 | Serie A
Bologna
Kick off:
Date:
Inter Milan
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5.56
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4.10
2
1.69
Contents
- Competition: Serie A
- Date: 17th October, 2026
- Kickoff: 17:00 UK / 18:00 CEST
- Venue: Renato Dall'Ara
Bologna face one of their toughest tests of the season on Saturday when they welcome reigning champions and current Serie A leaders Inter. Raffaele Palladino's side finally secured their first league victory of the campaign last weekend, while Inter strengthened their position at the summit with a convincing win over Parma.
Bologna vs Inter Milan Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Bologna
3 : 3
Inter Milan
Serie A
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Inter Milan
3 : 1
Bologna
Serie A
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Bologna
3 : 2
Inter Milan
Super Cup
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Bologna
1 : 0
Inter Milan
Serie A
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Inter Milan
2 : 2
Bologna
Serie A
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Bologna
0 : 1
Inter Milan
Serie A
This has become an increasingly competitive fixture in recent seasons. The teams drew 3-3 in their most recent meeting in May, while Inter won 3-1 at San Siro in January. Bologna also defeated Inter 1-0 at home in April 2025. In fact, Inter have won only two of their last eight meetings with Bologna across Serie A and cup competitions, with four draws and two defeats completing the record.
Bologna team overview
Bologna finally ended their difficult start to the campaign with a 2-1 victory away to Lecce last weekend. Orsolini opened the scoring with a spectacular overhead kick before Enem's second-half goal secured Palladino's first Serie A victory as Bologna coach. However, the win came at a cost, as Orsolini was forced off with a hamstring injury.
Bologna's first five league matches produced only two draws and three defeats, with just three goals scored. They have also failed to win at home in Serie A this season, drawing with Sassuolo and Torino while losing to Lazio.
Orsolini is expected to miss around three weeks after suffering a first-degree biceps femoris injury. Jens Odgaard has returned to training and should be available, while Emil Holm remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Last matches of Bologna
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Lecce
1 : 2
Bologna
Serie A
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Bologna
1 : 1
Torino
Serie A
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Napoli
1 : 0
Bologna
Serie A
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Bologna
2 : 2
Sassuolo
Serie A
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Atalanta
1 : 0
Bologna
Serie A
Bologna lineup
Goalkeeper
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25
Massimo Pessina
Defenders
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36
Matteo Darmian
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16
Nicolò Casale
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14
Torbjørn Heggem
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33
Juan Miranda
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20
Nadir Zortea
Midfielders
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4
Tommaso Pobega
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19
Lewis Ferguson
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10
Federico Bernardeschi
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28
Nicolò Cambiaghi
Forwards
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91
Roberto Piccoli
Inter team overview
Inter have been in excellent domestic form, winning five of their six Serie A matches and remaining unbeaten. Their latest league outing saw them beat Parma 3-0, with Petar Sucic, Hakan Calhanoglu and Marcus Thuram all scoring before half-time, but the reigning Serie A champions were put under severe pressure in midweek as they suffered an unexpected Champions League defeat to Club Brugge at San Siro.
The Nerazzurri's away form has been less dominant, though, with a 1-0 win at Cagliari and a 2-2 draw at Roma. Nevertheless, their attacking output makes them particularly dangerous against a Bologna side that has conceded in five of its six league matches. Lautaro Martinez leads Inter's scoring charts with four Serie A goals.
Inter are expected to be without Andy Jones, who is recovering from an adductor problem, while John Stones is doubtful with a flexor issue. Lautaro is also expected to return to the starting XI.
Last matches of Inter Milan
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Inter Milan
3 : 4
Club Brugge
Champions League
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Inter Milan
3 : 0
Parma
Serie A
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Inter Milan
2 : 0
Lumezzane
Club Friendlies 1
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AS Roma
2 : 2
Inter Milan
Serie A
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Inter Milan
5 : 3
Udinese
Serie A
Inter Milan lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Josep Martínez
Defenders
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28
Benjamin Pavard
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31
Yann Bisseck
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30
Carlos Augusto
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17
Andy Diouf
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32
Federico Dimarco
Midfielders
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8
Petar Sučić
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20
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
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22
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Forwards
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9
Marcus Thuram
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10
Lautaro Martínez
Prediction
Despite Inter's impressive attacking numbers, there is a strong case for a low-scoring contest. Bologna have generally defended well despite their difficult start, conceding only six goals in their first five league matches, while their recent home meetings with Inter have frequently produced tight scorelines. With Bologna likely to prioritise defensive organisation against the league leaders, Under 2.5 goals could offer value.
Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals.
Three reasons we expect Under 2.5 Goals
- Bologna have conceded only five goals in their first six Serie A fixtures.
- Four of those matches have produced under 2.5 goals. Even their defeats against Napoli and Atalanta were very narrow, both ending 0-1.
- Three of the last four H2H meetings between Bologna and Inter at the Renato Dall'Ara have produced under 2.5 goals.
Main prediction Bologna - Inter Milan
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22bet
2.28
Bologna vs Inter Milan standings in Serie A
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 - 8 | +10 | 16 |
| 2 | Lazio | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 - 4 | +7 | 16 |
| 3 | Roma | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 - 3 | +11 | 14 |
| 4 | Cagliari | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 - 3 | +3 | 13 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 - 5 | +6 | 12 |
| 6 | Juventus | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 - 5 | +4 | 11 |
| 7 | Como | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 - 6 | +3 | 11 |
| 8 | Napoli | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 - 6 | +4 | 10 |
| 9 | Frosinone | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 - 7 | +2 | 10 |
| 10 | Atalanta | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 - 8 | 0 | 9 |
| 11 | Sassuolo | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 - 10 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Torino | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 - 9 | -2 | 7 |
| 13 | Lecce | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 - 12 | -6 | 6 |
| 14 | Bologna | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 - 7 | -2 | 5 |
| 15 | Udinese | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 - 13 | -4 | 4 |
| 16 | Monza | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 - 15 | -6 | 4 |
| 17 | Genoa | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 - 11 | -6 | 4 |
| 18 | Parma | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 - 10 | -6 | 4 |
| 19 | Fiorentina | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 - 14 | -7 | 4 |
| 20 | Venezia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 - 16 | -11 | 0 |