Bologna and Internazionale will face off in Round 7 of the Italy Serie A 2026/27 championship. The match kicks off on Saturday 17 October at 17:00 (UK time) at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna.
Cristian Chivu’s league leaders travel to Emilia-Romagna aiming to shake off a bruising 4-3 midweek Champions League defeat against Club Brugge and protect their unbeaten domestic start. Meanwhile, Raffaele Palladino’s Bologna return home in high spirits after edging Lecce 2-1 to claim their first league win of the campaign.
Our prediction for Bologna vs. Internazionale points toward an entertaining, high-tempo battle with the visitors looking to assert their attacking quality.
Keep reading to discover our betting tips and analysis for this exciting encounter.
Bologna x Internazionale Odds
Odds are subject to change.
Match Overview - Bologna vs. Internazionale
- Internazionale lead the Serie A table with 16 points from six games, scoring a division-high 18 goals while remaining undefeated domestically.
- Bologna sit 14th in the standings with five points, having picked up their first win under Raffaele Palladino last weekend at Lecce.
- Across 193 all-time competitive clashes between the two clubs, Inter hold 93 victories, Bologna 56, with 44 matches ending in a draw.
BolognaBOL
InternazionaleINTRecent Results(Last N Matches)
Season Stats
Head-to-Head Record
- The last meeting between these two sides was an exhilarating 3-3 draw at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in May 2026.
- Bologna have enjoyed playing Inter at home recently, winning three and drawing one of their last five league meetings at the Dall’Ara.
- Across their 96 competitive encounters in Bologna, the record is completely level with 39 wins apiece and 18 draws.
- Inter have scored at least two goals in five of their last six away league fixtures.
- Marcus Thuram and Hakan Çalhanoğlu have scored three goals each for Inter in Serie A this season.
- Nicolò Cambiaghi leads Bologna with two assists in the league this campaign.
Head-to-Head
BolognaBOLInternazionaleINT| Competition | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Italy Serie A | BolognaBOL 3-3  InternazionaleINT | |
| Italy Serie A | InternazionaleINT 3-1BolognaBOL | |
| Italy Super Cup | BolognaBOL 1-1InternazionaleINT | |
| Italy Serie A | BolognaBOL 1-0InternazionaleINT | |
| Italy Serie A | InternazionaleINT 2-2BolognaBOL |
Bologna Looking for First Home Win
Raffaele Palladino’s men return to the Dall’Ara looking to build momentum after picking up a vital 2-1 away victory over Lecce to climb away from the relegation places.
The Rossoblù have taken five points from six games, but converting home draws into victories remains their primary challenge, having drawn four of their last five home matches in Serie A. While Bologna have struggled for consistent goals with just five strikes this term, Palladino’s side have shown resilience, with six of their last nine games decided by a single-goal margin.
Palladino will have to deal with several absences across his squad. Winger Riccardo Orsolini is ruled out after suffering a thigh injury against Lecce, joining Emil Holm and Jens Odgaard on the sidelines.
Nicola Pessina starts in goal behind a three-man defense featuring Torbjørn Heggem, Nicolò Casale, and former Inter defender Matteo Darmian. Lewis Ferguson and Tommaso Pobega will anchor the midfield, supporting Federico Bernardeschi and Nicolò Cambiaghi behind center-forward Roberto Piccoli.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
BolognaBOL 1-3InternazionaleINT | LossL | |
LecceLEC 1-2 BolognaBOL | WinW | |
BolognaBOL 1-1 TorinoTOR | DrawD | |
NapoliNAP 1-0 BolognaBOL | LossL | |
BolognaBOL 2-2 SassuoloSAS | DrawD | |
Internazionale Aim to Continue Unbeaten Start
Cristian Chivu takes his Inter squad south to Emilia-Romagna determined to bounce back from European disappointment and consolidate their position at the top of Serie A.
The Nerazzurri have been rampant domestically, collecting 16 points from a possible 18 while scoring a league-high 18 goals across their opening six matches. However, defensive fragility resurfaced in midweek as Inter threw away a lead to lose 4-3 at home to Club Brugge in the Champions League, marking their fourth straight European loss and leaving Chivu with a clear mandate to tighten up at the back.
Chivu faces a major selection headache after captain Lautaro Martínez suffered a thigh injury on Tuesday that will keep him out for over a month. Defenders John Stones and midfielder Curtis Jones also remain sidelined through muscle problems.
Josep Martínez continues between the posts behind Benjamin Pavard, Yann Bisseck, and Carlos Augusto. Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Petar Sučić will run the midfield, while Marcus Thuram leads the attack alongside young striker Francesco Pio Esposito.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
BolognaBOL 1-3InternazionaleINT | WinW | |
InternazionaleINT 3-4 Club Brugge KVCLU | LossL | |
InternazionaleINT 3-0 ParmaPAR | WinW | |
InternazionaleINT 2-0 LumezzaneLUM | WinW | |
AS RomaAS 2-2 InternazionaleINT | DrawD | |
Bologna vs. Internazionale Prediction: Inter's Dominance to Continue
Inter’s matches have been full of goals this season, with eight of their last 10 games seeing both teams score and their league fixtures averaging 4.2 total goals. With Chivu’s side eager to make a statement after their midweek collapse, backing Over 2.5 goals in total looks like a dependable selection.
Bologna have struggled to keep clean sheets against top sides, while Inter lead the division with 43 shots on target and have scored at least twice in five of their last six away league matches. With Thuram and Çalhanoğlu leading a potent attack, backing Internazionale to win with a -0.75 Asian Handicap offers solid value.
Despite the absence of Lautaro Martínez and Bologna’s stubborn home record, Inter hold significantly more attacking depth and have dropped just two points in Serie A this season. Back Internazionale on the Moneyline to take all three points.
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
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| Best Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over/Under | Over 2.5 goals in total | |
| Asian Handicap | Internazionale to win with a -0.75 Asian Handicap | |
Where to Watch Bologna vs. Internazionale
For those wondering where to watch Bologna vs. Internazionale, here are the broadcast and streaming details for this fixture:
- TV: No broadcast scheduled
- Streaming: DAZN app
Bologna vs. Internazionale Predicted Lineups
Both managers have clear tactical patterns that should withstand ahead of Saturday’s clash. Raffaele Palladino is expected to set his side up in a compact 3-4-2-1/5-4-1, using Darmian and Casale to deal with Inter’s direct runners while looking to release Cambiaghi and Bernardeschi on the break to support Roberto Piccoli. Cristian Chivu will counter with his established 3-5-2 system, relying on Çalhanoğlu and Sučić to control central midfield while unleashing Dimarco and Diouf down the flanks to create chances for Marcus Thuram and Francesco Pio Esposito.
Bologna
Massimo Pessina; Matteo Darmian, Nicolò Casale, Torbjørn Heggem; Nadir Zortea, Lewis Ferguson, Tommaso Pobega, Juan Miranda; Federico Bernardeschi, Nicolò Cambiaghi; Roberto Piccoli.
BolognaInternazionale
Josep Martínez; Benjamin Pavard, Yann Bisseck, Carlos Augusto; Andy Diouf, Petar Sučić, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco; Marcus Thuram, Francesco Pio Esposito.
InternazionaleMatch Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: Bologna vs. Internazionale
- Competition: Italy Serie A 2026/27
- Date: 17/10/2026
- Kick-off: 17:00 (UK Time)
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