Serie A leaders Inter Milan travel to the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on Saturday evening for what promises to be one of the most intriguing fixtures of the weekend, and this Bologna vs Inter Milan prediction explains why the hosts could make life difficult for the table-toppers. The Nerazzurri are unbeaten domestically and sit top of the table, but Bologna have troubled them for years and have made this ground a difficult place for the big sides to visit. For more Italian football tips, check out our Frosinone vs Sassuolo prediction.
This Bologna vs Inter Milan prediction weighs up Inter’s blistering attack — 18 goals in six league games — against a Bologna side that has lost only a handful of recent meetings in this fixture. The hosts may sit 14th, but their record against the Nerazzurri suggests the 1.60 on an away win is far from a formality.
Bologna vs Inter Milan Match Preview
Bologna welcome the league leaders to the Dall’Ara on Saturday 17 October 2026 (17:00 WAT) knowing they have beaten Inter here before and drawn with them twice in the last three seasons. Inter, though, have been relentless in Serie A, winning five and drawing one of their six matches, and their 18-goal tally is the best in the division. Bologna’s home record in this fixture is no fluke: they won 1-0 here in April 2025 and drew 3-3 in May 2026, losing only the January 2026 reverse 3-1 at San Siro. With the Dall’Ara crowd behind them, the hosts will believe they can frustrate the leaders once again.
Team Recent Form
Bologna (W-D-L-D-L) have managed just one win in five: a 2-1 victory at Lecce on 11 October, a 1-1 home draw with Torino, a 1-0 defeat at Napoli, a 2-2 home draw with Sassuolo and a 1-0 loss at Atalanta. They sit 14th, having scored only five goals in six league games.
Inter Milan (L-W-D-W-L across all competitions) lost 4-3 at home to Club Brugge in the Champions League on 13 October, beat Parma 3-0 at home, drew 2-2 at Roma, thrashed Udinese 5-3 at home and lost 2-1 at Real Madrid in Europe. Crucially, they are unbeaten in Serie A (5W 1D) and top the table with 18 goals scored.
Key Stats
- Inter Milan are top of Serie A and unbeaten domestically (5W 1D), scoring 18 goals.
- Inter have won only three of the last nine league meetings with Bologna.
- Four of the last five Bologna–Inter meetings saw both teams score.
1-2 – Inter’s superior firepower just about overcomes Bologna’s stubborn home record in this fixture.
Bologna vs Inter Milan H2H
- 23 May 2026 — Bologna 3-3 Inter Milan
- 4 Jan 2026 — Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna
- Dec 2025 — Bologna 1-1 Inter Milan (Supercoppa Italiana semi-final, Bologna won on penalties)
- 20 Apr 2025 — Bologna 1-0 Inter Milan
Pre Game Odds
- Home win: 5.70
- Draw: 4.10
- Away win: 1.60
Team News Bologna
Riccardo Orsolini is out with a thigh injury, while Samuel Mbangula is a doubt and Emil Holm remains out long-term. There is better news for the hosts, with Arthur Theate and Jens Odgaard both back in training. See Sports Mole’s Bologna vs Inter Milan preview for the latest team news and predicted lineups.
Predicted Bologna lineup (3-4-2-1): Pessina; Darmian, Heggem, Theate; Zortea, Ferguson, Pobega, Miranda; Bernardeschi, Cambiaghi; Piccoli.
Team News Inter Milan
Lautaro Martínez is out injured, while John Stones (flexor) and Curtis Jones (thigh) are also sidelined for the trip to the Dall’Ara.
Predicted Inter Milan lineup: J. Martinez; Pavard, Akanji, Augusto; Spence, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Dimarco; Thuram, Esposito.
Bologna vs Inter Milan Betting Tips
Our Bologna vs Inter Milan prediction betting tips for Saturday’s Serie A clash are:
Tip 1 – Result: Inter Milan win
Tip 2 – Over-Under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – BTTS Yes-No: Yes
