Bologna vs Inter prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 17, 2026
In matchday 7 of Italy's Serie A, Bologna and Inter will face off on October 17, 2026. The visitors will settle for nothing less than victory.
Bologna vs Inter team news and expert analysis
The club from the "Renato Dall'Ara" lost the battle for European qualification last season, finishing eighth with 56 points. Tedesco was appointed as head coach in the summer, but he lost three of his four matches, while they conceded an equalizer against Sassuolo in the 90th minute. He was eventually replaced by Palladino, who began with a draw against Torino. In October, they finally secured a win against Lecce.
The Milan giants ended the 2025/2026 season with a "golden double." They have now opened their Serie A campaign with four wins and also fought back from 0-2 down to draw with Roma. Against Parma, they went all the way to a 3-0 victory. However, the Italians suffered a Champions League defeat to Real Madrid. They were embarrassed by Club Brugge, losing 3-4 at home.
Bernardeschi and his teammates are currently scoring just 0.83 goals per match while conceding 1.17. The reigning Scudetto holders have scored three goals into their opponents' net, but they are also conceding 1.33 per game.
Previous meetings: Bologna vs Inter
The Milan side have won just one of their last five encounters, losing to Bologna in regular time in Serie A in 2025 and on penalties in the Super Cup.
The visitors will not allow a second setback in a single week. We are backing them to win (odds – 1.6).
Bologna vs Inter: key statistics and trends
- Bologna have drawn twice in their last four matches
- 50% of Bologna's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per game is 2.0
- Inter have won five of their last eight matches
- 67% of Inter's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per game is 4.33
Bologna vs Inter: possible starting lineups
Bologna play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Skorupski – Theate, Heggem, Hellan – Miranda, Pobega, Ferguson, Zortea – Cambiaghi, Piccoli, Bernardeschi
Inter play in a 1-3-1-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Martinez – Bastoni, Akanji, Bisseck – Zielinski – Jones, Barella, Dimarco, Diouf – Thuram, Martinez
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