Inter Milan vs Bologna Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Serie A 2025-26

10 points separate the two sides on the points table.

Matchday 17 of the Serie A will bring us the action from San Siro, where Inter Milan will host Bologna in a high-stakes encounter.

The home side are currently placed at the second spot of the league table with 36 points to their name from their opening 16 matches. Inter Milan are coming into this game after winning all their last four league games. Bologna knocked Inter out of the Supercoppa Italiana, and it will be a great opportunity for the hosts to get their revenge.

Bologna, on the other hand are currently placed seventh on the points table. With seven wins, five draws, and four losses, they have accumulated 26 points from their opening 16 matches.

Bologna are going through a rough patch and have not won a single game in their last four league fixtures. However, they have gotten the better of their opponents in the past and can get things done this time around as well.  

Kickoff:

Location: Milan, Italy

Stadium: San Siro

Date & Kick-off Time: Monday, January 5 – 01:15 am IST; Sunday, January 4 – 07:45 pm GMT/11:45 am PT/02:45 pm ET

Referee: Not decided

VAR: In use

Form:

Inter Milan (in all competitions): W-L-W-L-W

Bologna (in all competitions): D-L-W-L-W

Players to watch out for:

Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)

The Argentine striker is having yet another excellent season with Inter Milan. He is currently their top scorer in the league with nine goals. His positioning in the opposition box is incredible.

He is also a very lethal finisher. He also makes some clever runs behind the defence.  

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

The Italian winger found the back of the net from the penalty spot during Bologna’s last encounter against Inter Milan. He played a crucial role in his team’s victory against Inter in the Supercoppa Italiana and will be high on confidence coming into this encounter. He is also the top goalscorer for Bologna, having found the back of the net six times already.   

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams went to penalties, and Bologna emerged victorious.
• Inter Milan won 1-0 against Atalanta in their last game.
• Bologna played a 1-1 draw against Sassuolo in their last game. 

Inter Milan vs Bologna: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Inter Milan to win – 1.59 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – Yes – 1.65 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 3.5 – 1.98 by 1XBET

Injury and Team news:

Denzel Dumfries, Raffaele Di Gennaro, Matteo Darmian, Francesco Acerbi, and Ange-Yoan Bonny will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.

Bologna, on the other hand, will be without the likes of Federico Bernardeschi, Nicolo Cambiaghi, and Lukasz Skorupski for their clash against Inter.

Head-to-Head:

Total matches: 42

Inter Milan won: 25

Bologna won: 8

Draws: 9

Predicted Lineups:

Inter Milan (3-5-2)

Sommer (GK); Bisseck; Akanji; Bastoni; Luis Henrique; Barella; Çalhanoğlu; Zielinski; Dimarco; Thuram; Martinez

Bologna (4-2-3-1)

Ravaglia (GK); Zortea; Vitik; Lucumí; Miranda; Pobega; Moro; Orsolini; Fabbian; Rowe; Dallinga.

Match Prediction:

The encounter is expected to be thrilling and close. However, considering their form, Inter Milan are expected to take all three points from their clash against Bologna.

Prediction: Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna

Telecast details:

India: DAZN

Italy: Sky Sports, DAZN

UK: DAZN

USA: Paramount+, DAZN

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