The semi-final of the Italian Super Cup between Bologna and Inter will take place on December 18 at Mrsool Park in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). Bologna vs Inter: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bologna
Bologna qualified for this edition of the competition by winning the national cup last season, beating Milan 1-0 in the final. This is the club's first appearance in the Italian Super Cup; historically they have won only two national trophies, both Coppa Italia titles. In the current Serie A campaign Vincenzo Italiano's side sit sixth and are without a win in their last three league matches (one draw, two defeats).
- The team is unbeaten in 11 of their last 13 matches across Serie A and the Coppa Italia (7 wins, 4 draws).
- Bologna have conceded no more than one goal in seven of their last eight fixtures in Italian competitions.
- They have scored in six of their last seven matches in Serie A and the Coppa Italia.
Predicted lineup for Bologna (4-5-1)
Federico Ravaglia – Juan Miranda, Torbjorn Heggem, John Lucumi, Nadir Zortea – Nicolo Cambiaghi, Nicola Moro, Lewis Ferguson, Tommaso Pobega, Riccardo Orsolini – Tijs Dallinga.
Defender Nicolo Casale and midfielder Remo Freuler will miss the game through injury.
Inter
Finishing second in last season's Serie A earned Inter a place in the Super Cup. The club are making their 14th appearance in the competition and have lifted the trophy eight times. In the previous edition Inter lost the final to Milan 2-3, having won the Super Cup in each of the three seasons prior. In the current championship the Nerazzurri lead the table and boast the league's best goalscoring record (34).
- Inter have won seven of their last eight matches across Serie A and the Coppa Italia.
- The team kept a clean sheet in the first half in each of their previous six matches in these competitions.
- They have scored at least two goals in seven of their last eight matches in the league and the national cup.
Predicted lineup for Inter (3-5-2)
Yann Sommer – Manuel Akanji, Alessandro Bastoni, Yann Bisseck – Luiz Henrique, Piotr Zielinski, Nicolo Barella, Petar Sucic, Carlos Augusto – Lautaro Martinez, Francesco Esposito.
Defenders Francesco Acerbi and Denzel Dumfries are ruled out with injuries. Matteo Darmian and Hakan Calhanoglu are unlikely to feature due to fitness concerns.
Referee: Daniele Chiffi (Italy)
Matches – 6 (Serie A, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 13;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.2;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 33%.
Bologna vs Inter: Match Prediction
Despite their recent dip in form, Bologna are likely to approach this game with an attacking intent. Over their last 13 matches in Serie A and the Coppa Italia the side failed to score on only two occasions, and in nine of those fixtures they found the net at least twice. At the same time, Bologna's defence has been vulnerable, conceding in each of their last four matches in Italian competitions.
Inter possess a potent attacking unit and are rarely held goalless: across their last 20 appearances in Serie A and the Coppa Italia the Nerazzurri failed to score only once. However, they are not impervious at the back — Inter have kept only six clean sheets in their last 15 matches in these tournaments.
I expect both sides to produce chances and find the net. My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
*For each team the starting lineup is taken from their previous match.
