Bologna vs Inter Milan Preview, prediction, injury news & lineups | Serie A 2026-27

The previous clash between the two clubs ended in a 3-3 draw!

Bologna FC will go head-to-head against FC Internazionale Milano for their seventh matchweek fixture of the Serie A 2026-27 season. The Renato Dall’Ara Stadium will witness this intense outing.

The Rossoblu are back to winning ways with their 2-1 victory against Lecce in their recent league outing. They used their chances well in the final third and came out on top to secure their first win of the Italian top division this season. Bologna will now be eager to extend their winning run, but the upcoming contest will be a tough one for them.

The Raffaele Palladino-led side must use the home ground to their advantage and should step up their game in the midfield to establish more control of the game.

The Nerazzurri are unbeaten in their Serie A 2026-27 campaign so far and will be eager to keep it that way. They are coming off a 3-4 loss against Club Brugge in the Champions League, and this might affect their momentum in the league.

Inter Milan need to work on their performance in defence, which looked quite vulnerable in their recent UCL encounter. Cristian Chivu’s men will be the visiting side for their next encounter.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bologna, Italy
• Stadium: Renato Dall’Ara Stadium
• Date: Saturday, October 17
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 pm IST/ 04:00 am GMT/ 12:00 pm ET/ 09:00 am PT
• Referee: Daniele Doveri
• VAR: In use

Form:

Bologna: L-D-L-D-W

Inter Milan: L-W-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Nicolò Cambiaghi (Bologna)

Nicolò Cambiaghi will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side secure back-to-back wins in Serie A. He bagged two crucial assists and created the most chances (5). The 25-year-old was a complete engine on the left flank. He will be eager to come up with another top performance.

Ange-Yoan Bonny (Inter Milan)

The 22-year-old Ivory Coast forward scored a sensational goal for FC Internazionale Milano in their 3-4 defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League. In the absence of Lautaro Martinez, Ange-Yoan Bonny is going to play a crucial role in the final third for the Nerazzurri.

Match Facts

• Bologna only have one win in their last five attempts.
• Inter Milan are undefeated in Serie A 2026-27 so far.
• Two of the last five outings between the two clubs have ended in a draw.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Inter Milan to win @8/13 Betfair
• Marcus Thuram to score @13/10 Spread Ex
• Goals under 3.5 @11/21 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Jens Odgaard, Riccardo Orsolini and Emil Holm are not going to be in action for Bologna. They are injured. Arthur Theate and Samuel Mbanguna might also sit out due to their fitness issues.

For Inter Milan, John Stones, Curtis Jones and Lautaro Martinez will sit out because of their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 195

Bologna (wins): 58

Inter Milan (wins): 93

Draws: 44

Predicted Lineups

Bologna predicted XI (3-4-3)

Pessina (GK); Darmian, Casale, Heggem; Zortea, Ferguson, Pobega, Miranda; Bernardeschi, Piccoli, Cambiaghi

Inter Milan predicted XI (3-5-2)

Martinez (GK); Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Diouf, Sucic, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Bonny

Match Prediction

Bologna, at home, will be looking to extend their winning run and being at home will be a boost for them. FC Internazionale Milano are going to bring a tough challenge for the hosts.

The Nerazzurri are likely to edge past and secure three points in their upcoming Serie A clash.

Prediction: Bologna 1-2 Inter Milan

Telecast Details

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UK: TNT Sports 1, DAZN UK, HBO Max

USA: Paramount+, Telemundo, Peacock

Italy: DAZN

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