Inter Milan vs Bologna Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2026

Serie A Betting Preview: Inter Milan vs Bologna

Inter Milan welcome Bologna to Giuseppe Meazza, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Sunday 4 January.

Bologna enjoying a +1.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap could be the sensible play at odds of -111. Our money can be divided equally between +1 and +1.5, with a growing confidence of landing a win.

Inter Milan have triumphed in their last four games. The latest of these was away from home where Atalanta were beaten 1-0 at Gewiss Stadium. Cristian Chivu's side had the majority of the ball enjoying 55% possession and four shots on target, with Lautaro Martinez scoring the winning goal in the 65th minute.

Bologna hosted Sassuolo in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara. I Rossoblù recorded 58% possession and had six shots on goal, while Giovanni Fabbian was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bologna had the upper hand in the previous clash between these sides. At Stadio Renato Dell'Ara, they recorded a 1-0 home victory over Inter. The previous 10 H2H games have resulted in four wins apiece and two draws.

Serie A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Inter Milan	30	22	3	5	66	24	42	66:24	69
9	Bologna	30	12	6	12	38	36	2	38:36	42

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8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 15.3 attempts. Inter have had 57.6% possession, 522.9 passes and 6.3 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.6 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts, while being awarded 2.9 corners.

Top scorer Lautaro Martinez has found the net 6 times, with Hakan Calhanoglu and Ange-Yoan Bonny getting 4 and 2 respectively. Nicolo Barella is the top assists maker on 3, with goalie Yann Sommer managing 6 clean sheets.

Bologna have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.5 goals from 14.0 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 56.4% possession, 437.4 passes, 4.9 corners in their favour and 4.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 9.2 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Santiago Castro is top scorer on 3, with Riccardo Orsolini and Tommaso Pobega next on 2. Emil Holm is top assists provider with 3, while Federico Ravaglia, Lukasz Skorupski and Massimo Pessina have collectively kept 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Inter Milan confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Yann Sommer (GK), Yann Aurel Bisseck, Manuel Akanji, Alessandro Bastoni, Luis Henrique, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Federico Dimarco, Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram.

Bologna confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Federico Ravaglia (GK), Emil Holm, Torbjoern Lysaker Heggem, Jhon Lucumi, Charalambos Lykogiannis, Nikola Moro, Lewis Ferguson, Jonathan Rowe, Jens Odgaard, Nicolo Cambiaghi, Santiago Castro.

Inter Milan vs Bologna Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Inter Milan vs Bologna tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

We’re feeling bullish about Bologna for this Serie A fixture, especially as you can back the away team at a generous +1.25 line at a price of -111. Taking this Asian Handicap bet could see us enjoy a nice return.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best Serie A stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Inter Milan vs Bologna league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Bologna in 9 consecutive games on the road.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Bologna in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Inter in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Inter in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Inter in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Inter in 6 consecutive games against Bologna.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 52.6% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Bologna Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -111 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Inter 1 - 1 Bologna

There are attractive odds of +650 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Riccardo Orsolini Over 0.5 Shots On Target -118

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) has recorded at least one shot on goal in seven of his past ten Serie A matches. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the Shots on Target line which is available at odds of -118.

Latest Riccardo Orsolini Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+430

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-152

Shots

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

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Lautaro Martínez To Score -111

Lautaro Martínez (Inter) is available at -111 to be on the scoresheet. We’ll happily take the odds that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Lautaro Martínez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-118

First

+250

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-172

Shots

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Inter Over 5.5 Corners -114

The 5.5 corners line has been covered by Inter in five consecutive matches, with Bologna conceding over 5.5 corners in their past two away games. There are odds of -114 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think Inter can cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Inter

Total

9.20 6.30 2.90

Home

10.10 7.50 2.60

Away

9.30 5.60 3.70

Bologna

Total

9.30 4.90 4.40

Home

10.00 6.60 3.40

Away

8.70 4.80 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-143

Inter Corners

Over 5.5

-115

Under 5.5

-122

Bologna Corners

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-149

Most Corners

1

-263

X

+700

2

+255

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Inter Milan vs Bologna Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have Inter Milan as -244 favourites for this Serie A clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 71% likely to win. The +650 means that Bologna are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. Inter are -110, while Bologna are alternatively priced at +510 and the draw is +150.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. On the Both Teams to Score market, there isn’t much between the BTTS Yes and No options in terms of price.

There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred bet when it comes to Serie A matches. The leading football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

-244

X

+350

2

+650

Half-Time Result

1

-110

X

+150

2

+510

Double Chance

1X

-1111

12

-526

X2

+175

Draw No Bet

1

-769

2

+400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-106

2 Hcp +1.25

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+106

Over 2.5

-137

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-105

No

-125

Favourite Lautaro Martínez is priced at +250 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of -118.

Lautaro Martínez (Inter)

First

-118

Anytime

+250

Marcus Thuram (Inter)

First

+110

Anytime

+300

Francesco Pio Esposito (Inter)

First

+145

Anytime

+370

Ange-Yoan Bonny (Inter)

First

+160

Anytime

+370

Hakan Çalhanoglu (Inter)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Federico Dimarco (Inter)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

First

+410

Anytime

+1050

Davide Frattesi (Inter)

First

+420

Anytime

+1150

Luis Henrique (Inter)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Ciro Immobile (Bologna)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Piotr Zielinski (Inter)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Andy Diouf (Inter)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Nicolò Barella (Inter)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Carlos Augusto (Inter)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Alessandro Bastoni (Inter)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Petar Sucic (Inter)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Francesco Pio Esposito (Inter)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+132

Ange-Yoan Bonny (Inter)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-111

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-152

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-161

Lautaro Martínez (Inter)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-172

Federico Dimarco (Inter)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-185

Ciro Immobile (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-189

Hakan Çalhanoglu (Inter)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-213

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-238

Marcus Thuram (Inter)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-263

Luis Henrique (Inter)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-270

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-370

Davide Frattesi (Inter)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-333

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-400

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-435

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-455

Piotr Zielinski (Inter)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-556

Alessandro Bastoni (Inter)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-2000

Lautaro Martínez (Inter)

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-

Marcus Thuram (Inter)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-

Francesco Pio Esposito (Inter)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

-

Ange-Yoan Bonny (Inter)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Federico Dimarco (Inter)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Luis Henrique (Inter)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Ciro Immobile (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

Inter have racked up seven wins and three losses in the past 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Bologna are unbeaten over their previous six games on the road. I Rossoblù have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

The previous Giuseppe Meazza encounter involved a 2-2 draw between Inter and Bologna. The previous 7 H2H meetings at Giuseppe Meazza have included three wins for Inter, two victories for Bologna along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Inter Milan Home Stats		7-0-3	2.80	2.10	0.70	7	3	4	6
Bologna Away Stats		3-3-4	3.00	1.60	1.40	6	4	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Inter Milan vs Bologna Lineups & Team News

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