Bologna vs Inter Milan Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Here's our Bologna vs Inter Milan prediction. This Serie A matchup at Renato Dall'Ara puts the league leaders up against a home side still looking for its footing in the standings.

Raffaele Palladino's Bologna like to stretch the field in a 3-4-3. The trouble is that finishing remains a clear weakness, and the width counts for little if the final ball goes nowhere.

On the Bologna vs Inter Milan betting odds, Inter Milan are -163 (Polymarket) moneyline favorites even without captain Lautaro Martínez. Cristian Chivu's side create opportunities in bulk and finish them ruthlessly.

Both teams have scored in 7 of the last 10 Serie A meetings between these sides. That tells you Bologna usually find a way onto the scoresheet against Inter.

Bologna vs Inter Milan Recent Results

Bologna sit 14th in the Serie A standings and only got their first league win last weekend, a 2-1 result at Lecce. Before that came a tie with Torino and a string of narrow defeats. Riccardo Orsolini scored at Lecce alongside Jay Enem, and he is now injured. That hurts.

Inter sit top of the Serie A standings and are unbeaten in their last 16 league games. Europe is another story. A 4-3 home loss to Club Brugge left them still looking for their first Champions League point. Marcus Thuram and Francesco Pio Esposito now carry the attack with Lautaro Martínez sidelined.

Bologna vs Inter Milan Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Bologna: Emil Holm (Injured/out), Riccardo Orsolini (Injured/out)

Inter Milan: Curtis Jones (Injured/out), Lautaro Martínez (Injured/out), John Stones (Injured/doubtful)

Bologna

The Bologna vs Inter Milan lineups start with Raffaele Palladino's attacking 3-4-3, with Massimo Pessina between the posts behind a back three of Matteo Darmian, Torbjørn Heggem and Arthur Theate. With Riccardo Orsolini out, Federico Bernardeschi and Nicolò Cambiaghi carry the wide threat around center forward Roberto Piccoli.

Inter Milan

Cristian Chivu sticks with his signature 3-5-2. Club captain Lautaro Martínez is ruled out, so Marcus Thuram partners young striker Francesco Pio Esposito up top, and Nicolò Barella drives the midfield. Curtis Jones is also out, while John Stones remains doubtful.

Bologna vs Inter Milan Predicted Lineup

Bologna

Formation: 3-4-3 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Massimo Pessina; Matteo Darmian, Torbjørn Heggem, Arthur Theate; Juan Miranda, Lewis Ferguson, Tommaso Pobega, Nadir Zortea; Nicolò Cambiaghi, Roberto Piccoli, Federico Bernardeschi (probable)

Inter Milan

Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Josep Martínez; Alessandro Bastoni, Yann Bisseck, Benjamin Pavard; Federico Dimarco, Petar Sučić, Aleksandar Stanković, Nicolò Barella, Andy Diouf; Marcus Thuram, Francesco Pio Esposito (probable)

Bologna vs Inter Milan Key Stats & Game Facts

• Inter have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 6 games against Bologna (Serie A).
• There have been 28+ shots taken in 5 of Inter's last 5 games (Serie A).
• Marcus Thuram has scored or assisted in 4 of his last 4 appearances (Serie A).
• Federico Dimarco has recorded 1+ shots on target in 7 of his last 8 appearances against Bologna (Serie A).
• Inter have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 games against Bologna (Serie A).

Bologna vs Inter Milan Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Inter take this one, and the gap in quality is obvious. Our projections give the visitors roughly a 66% win probability. Bologna can make trouble out wide, but without Orsolini and with finishing a known weakness, they don't have the punch to keep pace. Bologna can nick a goal, but our projections have Inter scoring about 2.4 goals, and that shapes our Bologna vs Inter Milan best picks below.

Best Picks

Inter Milan to win, in the Moneyline market. The league leaders are unbeaten in 16 Serie A games and face a Bologna side missing Orsolini. We're backing Inter on the Moneyline because they top both the standings and the form rankings, and Bologna sit in the bottom half on each. Our projections put Bologna's win probability at only about 16%, and nothing about this lineup gives us reason to argue.

Over 2.5 goals, in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Inter have gone over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 Serie A games. In the Total Goals Over/Under market, the projected total of 3.51 goals sits comfortably above the line. These sides have also combined for 3 or more goals in 7 of their last 10 Serie A meetings, so the head-to-head record backs the same read.

Bologna vs Inter Milan Same Game Parlay

Our Bologna vs Inter Milan same game parlay picks ride Inter's attack: Hakan Çalhanoglu to score anytime, Inter over 1.5 goals, and two Marcus Thuram shooting props.

Hakan Çalhanoglu, Anytime Goalscorer: he's found the net in three of his past four Serie A outings. Attacking set pieces are an Inter strength, and Bologna struggle to defend them.

Inter Over 1.5, Total Away Goals: these two sides have combined for 4 or more goals in 3 of their last 4 Serie A meetings. Bologna's weakness in aerial duels won't help.

Marcus Thuram Over 0.5, Player Shots On Target: he's hit the target in all four of his Serie A outings this season, and with Lautaro Martínez out, more finishing falls to him.

Marcus Thuram Over 2.5, Player Shots: the forward has fired 3 or more shots in four outings out of his past five Serie A appearances, and Inter's possession game keeps feeding him the ball.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Bologna vs Inter Milan Talking Points

The subplot to watch is Matteo Darmian. The veteran defender joined Bologna on a free transfer after his Inter contract expired, and now he anchors the back three against his old club. He's picked up a card in two of his past three Serie A appearances against Inter, so his discipline matters against Marcus Thuram and Francesco Pio Esposito. Raffaele Palladino only took charge in September, and his wide play against Inter's wing-backs is where this matchup could get messy.

Bologna vs Inter Milan Predictions FAQs

When is the Bologna vs Inter Milan Italian Serie A game?

The Serie A game is on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with kickoff at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT.

Where is Bologna vs Inter Milan being played?

The game is being played at Renato Dall'Ara.

Who is expected to start for Bologna and Inter Milan?

Bologna are listed in a 3-4-3 formation with M. Pessina in goal, while Inter Milan are listed in a 3-5-2 formation with J. Martínez in goal. These are probable lineups.

Which players are injured or doubtful for Bologna vs Inter Milan?

For Bologna, E. Holm and R. Orsolini are listed as injured. For Inter Milan, C. Jones and L. Martínez are listed as injured and J. Stones is listed as doubtful.

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