Inter vs Bologna: can Inter return to the top of the table?
In the 18th round of Italy’s Serie A, Inter will face Bologna on Sunday, January 4. The match will kick off at 20:45 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this fixture.
Inter vs Bologna: match facts and head-to-head
- Inter have lost two and won two of their last four matches.
- Bologna have won only one of their previous four games.
- In their last nine away matches, Bologna have lost just once.
- Inter have suffered only two defeats in their last ten home matches.
- Inter boast the best attack in Serie A with 35 goals scored.
- In 57% of their matches this season, Inter have scored in both halves.
- Inter have kept a clean sheet in 48% of their matches this season, compared to 22% for Bologna.
- Inter have lost without scoring in only 9% of their matches this season, while Bologna have done so in 17%.
- Bologna faced Inter a few weeks ago in the Italian Super Cup, where Bologna won on penalties.
Inter vs Bologna: match preview
Inter are currently top of the Serie A table and firmly involved in the title race. After 16 rounds, the Nerazzurri have collected 36 points. Their advantage over second place is minimal at just one point, while the gap to third is two points and to fourth three. As a result, Inter face a very demanding battle for the championship. In their previous match, Inter defeated Atalanta 1–0.
Bologna are fighting for European qualification. After 16 Serie A matches, they have accumulated 26 points and trail sixth place by just one point, while the gap to fifth stands at six. Moreover, Bologna still have a game in hand, meaning a victory could propel them into the top six. In their previous match, Bologna drew 1–1 with Sassuolo, while prior to that they suffered a 0–2 defeat to Napoli in the Italian Super Cup.
Probable line-ups
- Inter: Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
- Bologna: Ravaglia; Holm, Heggem, Lucumi, Miranda; Freuler, Moro; Orsolini, Fabbian, Cambiaghi; Castro
Prediction
Inter will have the opportunity to take revenge on Bologna and secure a victory. They have everything required to do so, especially with the advantage of playing at home. I recommend a bet on Inter’s individual total over 1.5 goals.
