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Bologna 1–3 Inter: match recap

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FinalSerie A · Kickoff Oct 17, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC · Venue: Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna

Bologna and Inter finished 1–3 (Serie A) on October 17, 2026. Below: the form, standings and head-to-head record both teams took into the game.

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Match recap

Inter dominated possession and shot creation away from home, turning a narrow 1-0 lead into a commanding 3-1 victory over Bologna.

Inter took control early through Piotr Zieliński's midfield orchestration and Marcus Thuram's physical presence, scoring first before halftime. Bologna's Tommaso Pobega equalized with a well-taken goal from a Juan Miranda assist, but Inter responded swiftly after the break. Ange Bonny restored the lead, and Carlos Augusto sealed the result with a goal and an assist off the bench.

Key factors

  • Inter's overwhelming shot volume (+6) and accuracy (+4 on target) created constant pressure that Bologna's defense couldn't sustain.
  • Bologna's discipline (8 fouls vs. Inter's 11) kept them in the game early, but they lacked the creative spark to convert possession into high-quality chances.
  • The numbers tell the story here: see the key factors, team form and season numbers for what the statistics indicate.

The Analyst's take

Inter's performance was a clinical demonstration of depth and tactical control, even without key injured players like Lautaro Martínez. The model share (95-5) underscores how thoroughly they outplayed Bologna, though the scoreline flatters the hosts slightly. Moving forward, Inter's ability to rotate and maintain intensity off the bench gives them a strong statistical read in upcoming fixtures. Bologna will need to address their creative void in midfield after managing only 4 key passes across the match.

Matchup comparison

Recent form: Inter, with 13 points from the last 5 games against 5 for Bologna (3 for a win, 1 for a draw).

Matchup to watch: Bologna’s attack (index 58) against Inter’s defence (index 92).

Matchup to watch: Inter’s attack (index 208) against Bologna’s defence (index 81).

Recent form: last 5

Bologna: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 5, with 5 goals scored and 6 conceded.

Bologna
Oct 11, 2026at LecceW2–1
Sep 19, 2026vs TorinoD1–1
Sep 13, 2026at NapoliL0–1
Sep 6, 2026vs SassuoloD2–2
Aug 31, 2026at AtalantaL0–1

Inter: 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses in the last 5, with 14 goals scored and 7 conceded.

Inter
Oct 10, 2026vs ParmaW3–0
Sep 19, 2026at AS RomaD2–2
Sep 14, 2026vs UdineseW5–3
Sep 5, 2026vs NapoliW3–2
Aug 30, 2026at CagliariW1–0

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 2 meetings on record, Bologna won 0, Inter won 1 and 1 ended level.

May 23, 2026 · last seasonBologna3–3Inter
Jan 4, 2026 · last seasonInter3–1Bologna

Season so far

Bologna sit 14th of 20 with 5 points after 6 games (1-2-3).

Inter sit 1st of 20 with 16 points after 6 games (5-1-0).

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
14Bologna61235:75
1Inter651018:816

Team season model

  • Bologna attack index 58: 42% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Bologna defence index 81: 19% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Inter attack index 208: 108% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Inter defence index 92: 8% less conceded per game than the league average.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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