Bologna vs Inter Milan Prediction and Betting Tips | Serie A Gameweek 7
Serie A · Saturday 17 October 2026 · updated 2026-10-17
Bologna welcome Inter Milan to Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna in Serie A Gameweek 7 action on Saturday 17 October 2026.
Bologna have played 6 matches in Serie A this season, scoring 0.8 and conceding 1.2 goals a game and winning 17% of them. At home they average 1.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 3 matches, with a 0% win rate. Inter Milan have played 6 matches in Serie A this season, scoring 3.0 and conceding 1.3 goals a game and winning 83% of them. Away from home they average 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 2 matches, with a 20% win rate.
On the bookmakers' prices, with their margin taken out, Inter Milan are narrow favourites at 58%, with the draw at 23% and Bologna at 19%.
The odds
Decimal odds; the percentages are the chances the prices imply once the bookmaker's margin (10.2% on this market) is taken out. The main Asian handicap is Bologna +0.75 at 2.11, Inter Milan at 1.80. The main goals line is 2.75: over 1.85, under 2.03, which gives over 52%.
Bologna: form and key numbers
In style Bologna cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 1.42 a match created, 0.96 conceded (goals minus xG: -3.5).
- Shots: 12.8 a match, 3.5 on target.
- Possession: 50.7% on average.
- Clean sheets: 0% of matches (0% at home).
- Both teams scored in 50% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.0 a match.
- Discipline: 1.7 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.79.
Inter Milan: form and key numbers
In style Inter Milan keep the ball, press high, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 2.80 a match created, 1.11 conceded (goals minus xG: +1.2).
- Shots: 22.5 a match, 7.2 on target.
- Possession: 62.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 33% of matches (50% away).
- Both teams scored in 67% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.7 a match.
- Discipline: 1.3 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 7.09.
Bologna vs Inter Milan: season averages side by side
| Bologna | Per match | Inter Milan |
|---|---|---|
| 1.42 | Expected goals (xG) | 2.80 |
| 0.96 | xG conceded | 1.11 |
| 0.83 | Goals | 3.00 |
| 12.8 | Shots | 22.5 |
| 3.5 | Shots on target | 7.2 |
| 1.7 | Big chances missed | 3.5 |
| 45.8 | Pressure share % | 79.8 |
| 16.8 | Tackles | 17.0 |
| 13.5 | Fouls | 7.7 |
| 1.7 | Yellow cards | 1.3 |
Season averages per match from Sportmonks, over 6 and 6 measured matches.
Bologna vs Inter Milan: head-to-head stats and key numbers
- Bologna have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 1 of the last 4 meetings in our data.
- Goals in those games: Bologna 7, Inter Milan 8 - 3.8 a match.
- The most recent meeting finished Bologna 3-3 Inter Milan (May 23rd 2026).
Head to head
In their last 4 meetings Bologna won 1, drew 2 and lost 1.
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2026 | Bologna | 3 – 3 | Inter Milan |
| 4 Jan 2026 | Inter Milan | 3 – 1 | Bologna |
| 20 Apr 2025 | Bologna | 1 – 0 | Inter Milan |
| 15 Jan 2025 | Inter Milan | 2 – 2 | Bologna |
Players to watch
Bologna
- Eivind Helland CB · Ball-playing centre-back · Moneyball Score 64 · Ball-winner, Hard to dribble past (top 12% of his position)
- Lewis Ferguson CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 64 · Secure passer, Ball circulator (top 2% of his position)
Inter Milan
- Manuel Akanji CB · Ball-playing centre-back · Moneyball Score 70 · Secure passer, Dominant in the air (top 9% of his position)
- Lautaro Martínez CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 69 · Gets into scoring positions, High shot volume (top 1% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Marcus Thuram
Marcus Thuram, 29 · Inter · CF · Complete forward · Moneyball Score 74
Marcus Thuram, 29, plays as a centre-forward for Inter in Serie A. Strongest for his role in shots and expected goals. Weakest in big chances missed. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every centre-forward in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average centre-forward, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- ST · Centre-forward Natural, 74
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 5.28 / 90 | 95% |
| Expected goals | 0.87 / 90 | 90% |
| Key passes | 1.86 / 90 | 85% |
| Goals | 0.93 / 90 | 82% |
| Duels won | 6.52 / 90 | 79% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★½ Shadow striker Second striker
- ★★★★ Complete forward Centre-forward
- ★★★★ Poacher Centre-forward
Scout's notes: High shot volume, Gets into scoring positions, Chance creator.
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Bologna vs Inter Milan prediction
Inter Milan should have more of the ball, with Bologna likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; both work the ball wide and cross. Moneyball's model expects about 3.0 goals - 1.25 for Bologna and 1.78 for Inter Milan - with over 2.5 goals at 58% and both teams scoring at 60%. Inter Milan have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to take something from the trip.
Prediction: Bologna 1-2 Inter Milan
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Bologna vs Inter Milan betting tips
- Tip 1: Inter Milan to win 58% on the bookmakers' prices, with their margin taken out
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 58% by the model, 3.03 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 60% by the model
- Tip 4: Under 4.5 cards the two sides average 3.0 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 8.5 corners 9.7 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties. 18+ only, where betting is legal; never stake more than you can afford to lose.
Moneyball's pick
The Dixon-Coles and xG model prices every line of this match: the win, draw and loss probabilities, fair odds and the expected value of each handicap and goals line. The full analysis of this match is part of Moneyball Premium.
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Bologna vs Inter Milan: questions and answers
When is Bologna vs Inter Milan?
Bologna vs Inter Milan is on Saturday 17 October 2026, in Serie A Gameweek 7.
Where is Bologna vs Inter Milan played?
At Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna, Bologna's home ground.
Who will win Bologna vs Inter Milan?
Inter Milan are the favourites: Bologna 19%, draw 23%, Inter Milan 58%. Our prediction is Bologna 1-2 Inter Milan.
Who is the player to watch in Bologna vs Inter Milan?
Marcus Thuram of Inter: a complete forward with a Moneyball Score of 74 against every centre-forward in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Bologna vs Inter Milan?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.0 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 58%.
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