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Bologna vs Inter Milan: lineups

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Predicted lineups Bologna vs Inter Milan

Bologna 3-4-2-1
25 Pessina
14 Heggem
16 Casale
36 Darmian or Theate
33 Miranda
19 Ferguson
4 Pobega
20 Zortea
28 Cambiaghi
10 Bernardeschi
91 Piccoli

Predicted lineup for Bologna: Pessina, Heggem, Casale, Darmian, Miranda, Ferguson, Pobega, Zortea, Cambiaghi, Bernardeschi, Piccoli

Inter Milan 3-5-2
1 Martínez
30 Augusto or Bastoni
31 Bisseck
28 Pavard or Akanji
32 Dimarco
22 Mkhitaryan or Barella
20 Çalhanoğlu
8 Sučić or Zieliński
17 Diouf
9 Thuram
94 Esposito or Martínez

Predicted lineup for Inter Milan: Martínez, Augusto, Bisseck, Pavard, Dimarco, Mkhitaryan, Çalhanoğlu, Sučić, Diouf, Thuram, Esposito

Bologna

Riccardo Orsolini has been ruled out of Bologna's match against Inter Milan with a new thigh injury, one the club expects to keep him out for around three weeks after he started the last match at Lecce. Arthur Theate and Jens Odgaard, meanwhile, have each worked with the group again in training this week. Theate's return gives Raffaele Palladino a straight choice with Matteo Darmian for one centre-back spot.

Nicolò Casale, who made his first start of this run at Lecce last time out, keeps his place in defence alongside Torbjørn Heggem, an ever-present in that back line. Nicolò Cambiaghi, with two assists in Bologna's last five games, keeps his spot further forward. Federico Bernardeschi, used only as a late substitute last time out, returns to the attacking two.

Inter Milan

Curtis Jones remains out for Inter's trip to Bologna. The groin injury that already kept him out against Club Brugge is expected to sideline him until around the end of October. John Stones is also doubtful due to a thigh problem.

Benjamin Pavard and Manuel Akanji are competing for a defensive berth, with Yann Aurel Bisseck expected to retain his place. Further forward, Francesco Esposito is favoured to start alongside Marcus Thuram, with Lautaro Martínez the alternative. Hakan Çalhanoğlu is expected to continue in midfield after returning from injury against Parma.

Injuries and suspensions

  • Arthur Theate Leg injury Doubtful
  • Emil Holm Thigh injury Unavailable
  • Jens Odgaard Thigh injury Unavailable
  • Samuel Mbangula Injury Unavailable
  • Curtis Jones Thigh injury Unavailable
  • John Stones Injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in Bologna vs Inter Milan?

3 players
  • Curtis Jones Inter Milan Unavailable Thigh injury
  • John Stones Inter Milan Unavailable Injury
  • Djed Spence Inter Milan Doubtful Started 2 of 6 matches.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats
  1. Nicolò Cambiaghi 0 goals 2 assists
  2. Roberto Piccoli 1 goals 0 assists
  3. Federico Bernardeschi 1 goals 0 assists
  4. Riccardo Orsolini 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Artem Dovbyk 1 goals 0 assists
  1. Lautaro Martínez 5 goals 1 assists
  2. Marcus Thuram 3 goals 2 assists
  3. Hakan Çalhanoğlu 3 goals 0 assists
  4. Francesco Esposito 2 goals 1 assists
  5. Carlos Augusto 2 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Bologna

Player Starts Min. Form
Lewis Ferguson 5/5 459 strong
Torbjørn Heggem 5/5 424 solid
Nicolò Cambiaghi 5/5 377 solid
Roberto Piccoli 5/5 365 mixed
Federico Bernardeschi 4/5 343 strong
Juan Miranda 3/4 315 solid
Tommaso Pobega 5/5 314 mixed
Arthur Theate 3/3 279 solid

Inter Milan

Player Starts Min. Form
Josep Martínez 5/5 456 solid
Andy Diouf 5/5 439 mixed
Yann Aurel Bisseck 4/4 363 solid
Marcus Thuram 5/5 348 strong
Nicolò Barella 4/4 324 strong
Alessandro Bastoni 4/4 313 mixed
Carlos Augusto 3/4 305 excellent
Lautaro Martínez 3/4 299 excellent

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.48 2.30
  • Predicted goals2.4
  • Both teams to score59%
  • Over 2.5 goals42%
  • Corners10.3

Team comparison

BOL home Per match INT away
0.67 Points 2.00
1.00 Goals for 1.50
1.33 Goals against 1.00
1.48 xG for 2.30
1.31 xG against 1.35
6.3 Corners 4.0
LDD Home and away form WD

Bologna vs Inter Milan: head-to-head record

38 previous meetings
8 Bologna 9 draws 21 Inter Milan
  • Goals per match3.05
  • Both teams scored68%
  • Over 2.5 goals66%
  • May 2026 Bologna 3 - 3 Inter Milan
  • Jan 2026 Inter Milan 3 - 1 Bologna
  • Dec 2025 Bologna 1 - 1 Inter Milan
  • Apr 2025 Bologna 1 - 0 Inter Milan
  • Jan 2025 Inter Milan 2 - 2 Bologna
  • Mar 2024 Bologna 0 - 1 Inter Milan
  • Dec 2023 Inter Milan 1 - 2 Bologna
  • Oct 2023 Inter Milan 2 - 2 Bologna
  • Feb 2023 Bologna 1 - 0 Inter Milan
  • Nov 2022 Inter Milan 6 - 1 Bologna

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Bologna vs Inter Milan be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Bologna against Inter Milan?

Bologna are without Arthur Theate (leg injury), Emil Holm (thigh injury), Jens Odgaard (thigh injury) and Samuel Mbangula (injury).

Who is unavailable for Inter Milan against Bologna?

Inter Milan are without Curtis Jones (thigh injury) and John Stones (injury).

What formation do Bologna play?

Bologna have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-4-2-1.

What formation do Inter Milan play?

Inter Milan have used a 3-5-2 formation in their last 5 matches under Chivu.

How did the last meeting between Bologna and Inter Milan finish?

On 23 May 2026, Bologna vs Inter Milan finished 3-3.

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