Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Bologna vs Inter in the Serie A. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 17:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Bologna vs Inter |
|---|---|
| Competition | Serie A |
| Date | Saturday, 23 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 17:00 BST |
| Venue | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
Match Prediction: Bologna 0-1 Inter
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 04 Jan 2026 |  Inter vs  Bologna |
3 – 1 | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| Serie A | 20 Apr 2025 | Bologna vs Inter |
1 – 0 | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| Serie A | 15 Jan 2025 | Inter vs Bologna |
2 – 2 | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| Serie A | 09 Mar 2024 | Bologna vs Inter |
0 – 1 | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| Serie A | 07 Oct 2023 | Inter vs Bologna |
2 – 2 | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
Bologna come into this with a decent recent away run, but the home draw with Cagliari and defeats to Roma and Juventus show they have not been consistently strong at the Dall’Ara. Inter’s recent results are steadier, with wins over Lazio, Parma and Cagliari, and they have also just drawn with Hellas Verona, so they are not flawless but still look the more reliable side. With no xG data available, the clearest edge comes from the recent results and Inter’s stronger overall consistency.
Bologna’s best route looks to be keeping the game tight and using their 4-3-3 to get Federico Bernardeschi and the wide players involved early. Inter’s 3-5-2 gives them a solid base, and their recent away win at Lazio suggests they can manage difficult fixtures without needing to dominate possession. Match Prediction: Bologna 0-1 Inter
Form Guide & Team Overview
Bologna
Bologna’s recent league form shows two wins, one draw and two defeats from their last five. The standout results are the 1-0 away win at Atalanta and the 3-2 away win at Napoli, which suggest they can compete strongly on the road.
At home, though, the picture is less convincing, with a 0-0 draw against Cagliari and 0-2 defeats to Roma and Juventus. That mix points to a side that can be organised and competitive, but not always productive enough in front of goal.
Bologna Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 17 May 2026 |  Atalanta vs Bologna |
0 – 1 | W | Gewiss Stadium |
| Serie A | 11 May 2026 |  Napoli vs Bologna |
2 – 3 | W | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| Serie A | 3 May 2026 | Bologna vs  Cagliari |
0 – 0 | D | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| Serie A | 25 Apr 2026 | Bologna vs  Roma |
0 – 2 | L | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| Serie A | 19 Apr 2026 |  Juventus vs Bologna |
2 – 0 | L | Juventus Stadium |
Inter
Inter’s recent league form is stronger overall, with three wins, one draw and one defeat across their last five. They beat Lazio 3-0 away, Parma 2-0 at home and Cagliari 3-0 at home, which underlines a solid run of results.
The 1-1 draw with Hellas Verona is the only slight setback in that sequence, but it still kept their unbeaten run going in the league. On the evidence of these results, Inter arrive with more momentum and a better balance between control and output.
Inter Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 17 May 2026 | Inter vs  Hellas Verona |
1 – 1 | D | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| Serie A | 9 May 2026 |  Lazio vs Inter |
0 – 3 | W | Stadio Olimpico |
| Serie A | 3 May 2026 | Inter vs  Parma |
2 – 0 | W | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| Serie A | 26 Apr 2026 |  Torino vs Inter |
2 – 2 | D | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino |
| Serie A | 17 Apr 2026 | Inter vs Cagliari |
3 – 0 | W | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
Team News & Injury Report
Bologna
- Martin Vitík (Ankle Sprain)
Inter
- Joaquín Correa (Unknown Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Bologna (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: Lukasz Skorupski (Goalkeeper), Eivind Helland (Defender), João Mário (Defender), Juan Miranda (Defender), Torbjørn Heggem (Defender), Lewis Ferguson (Midfielder), Remo Freuler (Midfielder), Tommaso Pobega (Midfielder), Federico Bernardeschi (Attacker), Jonathan Rowe (Attacker), Santiago Castro (Attacker)
Bologna’s predicted 4-3-3 should give them width through the front three, with Federico Bernardeschi and Jonathan Rowe able to support Santiago Castro from the flanks. The midfield trio of Lewis Ferguson, Remo Freuler and Tommaso Pobega should help Bologna stay compact and compete for second balls.
Inter (3-5-2)
Predicted lineup: Yann Sommer (Goalkeeper), Francesco Acerbi (Defender), Matteo Darmian (Defender), Stefan de Vrij (Defender), Andy Diouf (Midfielder), Carlos Augusto (Midfielder), Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Midfielder), Luis Henrique (Midfielder), Petar Sučić (Midfielder), Ange-Yoan Bonny (Attacker), Lautaro Martínez (Attacker)
Inter’s predicted 3-5-2 gives them a strong central structure, with Francesco Acerbi, Matteo Darmian and Stefan de Vrij providing the defensive base. The wing-midfield roles for Andy Diouf and Luis Henrique should help them stretch Bologna while Ange-Yoan Bonny and Lautaro Martínez work between the lines and in behind.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Bologna | Inter | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Bologna | Inter | Federico Bernardeschi will need to find space against Francesco Acerbi if Bologna are to turn wide possession into chances. |
| Bologna | Inter | Lewis Ferguson against Andy Diouf could shape the midfield battle, with both players important to their side’s control and transitions. |
| Bologna | Inter | Federico Bernardeschi is key for Bologna because he offers a direct attacking outlet from the right side of the front three. |
| Bologna | Inter | Ange-Yoan Bonny is key for Inter because he gives them another forward option alongside Lautaro Martínez in the predicted 3-5-2. |
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