Bologna vs Inter Milan Match Analysis and Prediction

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The Serie A will be getting back in action at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on Thursday when Bologna will be hosting Inter Milan.

Bologna are currently sitting 10th in the Serie A standings, having picked up 27 ponts, scoring 27 goals and conceding 31. They are trailing sixth-placed Roma by five points for a spot in the Conference League Qualifiers.

They ended their three-match losing streak last time out when they won their last Serie A match 3-0 at MAPEI Stadium – Citta del Tricolore against Sassuolo.

Playing on the home soil this season, Bologna have picked up 16 points from a possible 30 in 10 Serie A matches.

In their last six league matches, Bologna have won three and lost three, while Inter are unbeaten in 11 straight league matches this season.

In the last encounter between the two teams in Serie A, Inter won 6-1 at Stadion Giuseppe Meazza in September. Edin Dzeka led Inter with goals in the 62nd and 68th minute, while Lautaro Martinez, Milan Skriniar, Nicolo Barella and Matias Vecino were also on the scoresheet. Arthur Theate scored the only goal for Bologna in the 86th minute.

Inter Milan extended their unbeaten run to 11 matches last time out when they defeated Torino 1-0 at home, placing them four points ahead of Milan at the top of the table.

The Nerazzurri have recently gotten better of Bologna with victories in three straight fixture, dating to December 2020.

With seven wins, two draws and just one loss on the road, Inter Milan have a good away record in league away matches this season, and are looking to extend a five-match away unbeaten run.

Martinez has been the leading attacking threat for Inter Milan, scoring in 11 matches, including three match-opening goals. He ranks fourth for goals scored in the league this season.

Bologna vs Inter Milan head to head

The two Serie A teams have previously met on 47 occasions, where Inter are leading with 30 victories while Bologna have 9, and they have drawn in 8. Inter have scored 89 goals and conceded 51. In their last five meetings, Inter have won four while Bologna have one win.

Bologna 1-2 Inter Milan 02/11/19

Inter Milan 1-2 Bologna 05/07/20

Inter Milan 3-1 Bologna 05/12/20

Bologna 0-1 Inter Milan 03/04/21

Inter Milan 6-1 Bologna 18/09/21

Bologna latest home form

Bologna have failed to keep a good form at home recently, as they have lost three of their last five matches. They were defeated by Venezia, Fiorentina and Juventus in the Serie A, and they have defeated Cagliari and Roma. In their last five, they have scored 5 goals and conceded 6.

Bologna 2-0 Cagliari 01/11/21

Bologna 0-1 Venezia 21/11/21

Bologna 1-0 Roma 01/12/21

Bologna 2-3 Fiorentina 05/12/21

Bologna 0-2 Juventus 18/12/21

Bologna latest away form

Bologna won in their last away match, defeating Sassuolo 3-0 on December 22. They have however failed to keep consistency in their performance on the road. In their last five away matches, they have won three and lost two, scoring 7 goals and conceding 6 in the process.

Napoli 3-0 Bologna 28/10/21

Sampdoria 1-2 Bologna 07/11/21

Spezia 0-1 Bologna 28/11/21

Torino 2-1 Bologna 12/12/21

Sassuolo 0-3 Bologna 22/12/21

Inter Milan latest home form

Inter Milan have been on a good run of form at home, as they have won in all their last six matches on the home turf. They have recently defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 2-0 in the Champions League on November 21. In their last five, they have scored 12 goals and conceded two.

Inter Milan 3-2 Napoli 21/11/21

Inter Milan 2-0 Shakhtar Donetsk 24/11/21

Inter Milan 2-0 Spezia 01/12/21

Inter Milan 4-0 Cagliari 12/12/21

Inter Milan 1-0 Torino 22/12/21

Inter Milan latest away form

Inter Milan have recently lost 2-0 away to Real Madrid in the Champions League competition. However, they have been on a good run of form on the road, as they have won in all their last Serie A away games. In their last five, they have won three, drawn one and lost one.

AC Milan 1-1 Inter Milan 07/11/21

Venezia 0-2 Inter Milan 27/11/21

Roma 0-3 Inter Milan 04/12/21

Real Madrid 2-0 Inter Milan 07/12/21

Salernitana 0-5 Inter Milan 17/12/21

Bologna news

Bologna will be missing the services of midfielder Dogo Michael who is suffering from a back injury, while Jerdy Schouten will also be missing out due to a muscle injury.

Aaron Hickey, Nicolas Viola, Nicolas Dominguez and goalkeeper Marco Molla will all be missing out having tested positive for Covid-19.

Inter Milan news

Inter Milan will still be missing out on goalkeeper Gabriel Brazao who is suffering from a cruciate ligament rupture, while Joaquin Correa will sit out through a hamstring injury.

Centre forwards Edin Dzeko and Martin Satriano alongside goalkeeper Alex Cordaz will also be missing out after having tested positive for Covid-19.

Prediction and Odds

As they are playing at home, Bologna have the ability to score against Inter Milan and at least pick up a point.

Meanwhile, Inter Milan will enter this match on a good run of form across all competition, and we expect them to use their experience to take the victory.

Odds: 1 2.21 X 3.01 2 1.80