Inter Milan continued their impressive Serie A form with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Venezia on Sunday, marking their sixth consecutive league victory and a historic sixth straight-away clean sheet in the league. After narrowly losing the Supercoppa Italiana final to AC Milan, Simone Inzaghi’s men demonstrated resilience and composure to remain just four points behind league leaders Napoli with two games in hand.
Next up, Inter face Bologna at the San Siro, a team they have beaten convincingly in two of their last three top-flight home meetings (6-1 twice, D1). The Nerazzurri will hope to ride this momentum and secure their first run of three consecutive home wins in the league this season.
Bologna’s Mixed Fortunes
While Bologna showed promise in their 2-2 draw with Roma on Sunday, a late penalty concession left head coach Vincenzo Italiano lamenting another missed opportunity. Despite the setback, the Rossoblù remain just three points adrift of the top six as they pursue a place in European football next season.
Bologna have proven they can trouble Inter, having defeated them twice in their last four competitive head-to-head encounters (D1, L1). Moreover, their strong away form provides further encouragement. The Rossoblù have lost just once in their last eight away league games (W4, D3), scoring at least twice in seven of those matches.
What to Expect
Matches between these sides at the San Siro tend to deliver drama and goals, with their last four league meetings at this venue producing at least four goals each. Bologna’s ability to score consistently on the road, combined with Inter’s attacking prowess, sets the stage for an entertaining contest.
Inter’s Marcus Thuram will be one to watch. The forward assisted in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bologna at this venue last season and will look to find the net, with his last ten league goals coinciding with Inter wins. For Bologna, Dan Ndoye is a player to keep an eye on. Having scored a crucial extra-time winner in a 2-1 Coppa Italia triumph at the San Siro in 2023 and netting his last away league goal in a draw with Juventus, Ndoye has a knack for delivering in big matches.
Hot Stat
Inter and Bologna are among the most potent teams in Serie A when it comes to scoring in both halves, with Inter achieving this eight times and Bologna seven times this season—trailing only Atalanta.
Inter aim to maintain their pursuit of Napoli and further solidify their title credentials, while Bologna look to keep their European ambitions alive. A thrilling, goal-laden encounter is on the cards as both sides fight for valuable points at the iconic San Siro.
