Inter vs Bologna prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2022-11-08 19:45.
The talk in Inter Milan around landing Porto in the Champions League round of 16 was about being âfavourable on paperâ, but the mood after Sundayâs 0-2 loss to Juventus in Derby dâItalia was one of pain. The Nerazzurri remain in their worst position after 13 matches since 2016/17, a campaign they last finished outside the Serie Aâs (SA) top-four – a prospect that is looming as a dreaded possibility this season.
A return to San Siro for their last home game before the World Cup break could lift spirits as Inter have won their last four games at home, each with a clean sheet. This defensive solidity has been a constant in the league, with Interâs record (three conceded) the joint-best in home matches this season.
That record may be tested by Bologna who have scored in their last 11 SA H2H visits and carry the confidence of winning four consecutive matches, including a 2-1 win over Torino on Sunday that made them the first team from Emilia-Romagna to win 900 SA games including awarded matches. Having won 2-1 in their last match against Inter, Bologna could now land consecutive SA regular season H2H wins for the first time since January 1999, which should act as extra motivation.
Away form may get in the way of that achievement again though, as Bologna have earned just four points on the road this league campaign (L4) including a 0-2 loss at the San Siro to AC Milan. The tide may be turning after a win in their last road trip, which has also given Bologna the chance to pick up consecutive away league victories for the first time since last November.
Players to watch: Bologna are one of Edin DĆŸekoâs favourite opponents, having scored a second-half brace in Interâs 6-1 win in this fixture last season as part of seven career H2H goals. Aiming to upstage him will be Marko ArnautoviÄ, who scored Bolognaâs opener in a 2-1 win over Inter last time they met. He has netted their first goal in five of his last six goalscoring matches.
Hot stat: No SA team had scored more match openers this season within the first 15 minutes than Inter (five) going into the round.