Bologna 1-3 Inter: result and AI prediction

Bologna – Inter, Serie A, Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 05:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Stadio Renato Dall'Ara

Bologna is #14 in the table (5 pts) and Inter #1 (16 pts). 13 places separate the two teams in the table. Inter is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Inter averages 3 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Bologna 1, draws 3, Inter 2. Their last meeting, on May 23, 2026, ended Bologna 3-3 Inter.

BolognaBologna
Final score1 - 3
InterInter
AI predicted: 1-3 · Final score: 1-3✓ Exact score

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Inter arrive with the stronger league rhythm and a much deeper pool of attacking solutions, but they must respond immediately after a damaging European defeat. Bologna have shown an early lift under Palladino and will have home backing, yet losing Orsolini heavily reduces their proven final-third threat. Lautaro Martinez’s absence changes Inter’s focal point, while the visitors’ short recovery time gives Bologna a realistic route into the match if they survive the opening pressure. The key contest is whether Bologna can turn midfield recoveries into fast attacks before Inter settle into territorial control.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has been much closer than the broader league standings suggest in recent seasons, with neither side able to establish sustained control across the latest league meetings. Bologna have shown they can disrupt Inter at the Dall’Ara, but recent encounters have also produced open, high-event football.

Injuries and absences

Lautaro Martinez’s confirmed absence removes Inter’s leading reference in the final third and increases the burden on Thuram and the replacement striker. Bologna are hit harder structurally on the right: Orsolini’s invention and Holm’s running are both unavailable, even though Mbangula, Odgaard and Theate have returned to contention.

Form (last 5)

BolognaLeague position #14 · 5 ptsL D W
InterLeague position #1 · 16 ptsW D W

Bologna vs Inter stats

BolognaInter
Played66
Goals scored518
Goals conceded78
Clean sheets02

Last meetings

  • 2026-05-23Bologna 3-3 Inter
  • 2026-01-04Inter 3-1 Bologna
  • 2025-12-19Bologna 1-1 Inter
  • 2025-04-20Bologna 1-0 Inter
  • 2025-01-15Inter 2-2 Bologna
  • 2024-03-09Bologna 0-1 Inter

Unavailable players

Bologna

E. Holm, R. Orsolini, S. Mbangula, J. Odgaard, A. Theate

Inter

C. Jones, L. Martinez, J. Stones

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