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Prediction: Inter Milan vs Bologna

Tom Dunstan in Free Soccer Predictions, Serie A 7 Nov 2022

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Verdict: Inter Milan win & Both teams to score

Best Odds: 7/4

Bookmaker: Unibet

Desperate to make a return to winning ways on Wednesday night, Inter Milan will welcome Bologna to the San Siro.

Inter Milan

Starting with the hosts, while Inter Milan might have booked their spot in the knockout stage of this year’s Champions League, the Italian giants are enduring a recent wobble. Last seen over the weekend putting in another toothless display as they were hit with a 2-0 loss away at a struggling Juventus, Simone Inzaghi’s are still seeking some recent stability. Opening the midweek fixtures sat down in seventh and already 11 points adrift in the title chase, there is no doubt that Inter will be glad to make a return to the San Siro on Wednesday night. Looking to find a much-welcomed boost before heading into the World Cup break, the ex-Lazio boss should be excited by his side’s continued success on home soil. Last seen in Milan breezing their way to a 3-0 victory against Sampdoria on October 29th, the Nerazzurri have won each of their last four contests at the San Siro by an aggregate score of 10-0.

Team News

Suffering an injury set-back earlier in the month, Inter Milan have confirmed that Romelu Lukaku will once again not feature on Wednesday night. Likewise, dealing with a long-term knee issue, 29-year-old Dalbert still remains on the sidelines.

Expected to make a handful of changes here, the likes of Robin Gosens and Marcelo Brozovic will be hoping for a recall.

Bologna

As for the visitors, while Bologna might have spent the majority of last season looking over their shoulder at the drop zone, Thiago Motta’s side are in the midst of a recent purple patch. Last seen over the weekend putting in another eye-catching display as they picked up a 2-1 victory at home against Bologna, the mood around the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara appears to be at a real high. Skyrocketing their way up the Serie A table, the Greyhounds have now won each of their last four domestic contests on the spin. However, knowing that they will face a tough task when they travel to the San Siro on Wednesday night, it should be noted that Bologna have shown some extended issues on the road since opening the 2022/23 campaign. Including a 3-0 drumming against Juventus on October 2nd, Motta’s men have won just one of their opening six top-flight away fixtures.

Team News

Bologna have once again confirmed that they will be without the duo of Kevin Bonifazi and Denso Kasius when they travel to Milan on Wednesday night.

Coming off the bench and finding the net against Torino last weekend, 25-year-old Riccardo Orsolini should make a full return at the San Siro.

Key Factors to Consider

    • When the two sides last faced off back on April 27th, Bologna picked up a shock 2-1 victory at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.
    • Likewise, Wednesday’s guests have won each of their last four domestic matchups across all formats.
    • On a similar note, Inter Milan have won each of their previous four contests at the San Siro by an aggregate score of 10-0.
    • Five of the previous six meetings between Wednesday’s opponents have finished with both teams finding the net.
    • Bologna have shipped nine goals in their last two trips to the San Siro.

    Conclusion

    While Bologna will make the trip to the San Siro in the midst of a stellar purple patch, Wednesday’s guests will know that they face a real challenge in Milan. With the former Serie A champions desperate to find a much-needed boost before heading into the World Cup’s winter break, the Nerazzurri know that they must start to make up some ground. Continuing to shine on home soil and winning each of their last four contests at the San Siro by an aggregate score of 10-0, we could be in for an enjoyable showdown here. It should be noted, with Bologna claiming a famous 2-1 victory when they welcomed Inter to the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara back in April, the midweek guests could cause a few problems.

    Verdict: Inter Milan win & Both teams to score

    Best Odds: 7/4

    Bookmaker: Unibet

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    Tom Dunstan


    Formerly of The Independent, Tom has spent the past six years as one of our senior writers and betting experts. Alongside working with numerous publications from across the globe, Tom also graduated from the University of Falmouth in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Digital Media.
    Spending almost the past decade working in countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, he has also spent time featuring in sports radio. Tom can be followed on Instagram - @iamtomdunstan

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