Bologna vs Inter Milan - Serie A Showdown
Match Preview & Prediction | Sunday, April 20, 2025
Match Overview
Inter Milan will face Bologna in a high-stakes Serie A match at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Sunday, April 20, 2025 (20:45 CET). Inter are currently leading the league with 78 points, while Bologna sit fifth with 58 points, chasing a coveted Champions League spot. This clash promises fireworks as both teams come into the match in excellent form.
📺 Broadcast: Paramount+, DAZN, Sky Sport Italia
🏟 Stadium Capacity: 38,279
🌦 Weather Forecast: 18°C, Partly Cloudy
Head-to-Head Record
- Last 40 matches: Inter Milan 25 wins, Bologna 7 wins, 8 draws
- Last meeting: 2-2 draw (Jan 16, 2025 - Coppa Italia)
- Bologna's last win: 2-1 (Feb 6, 2022 - Serie A)
- Average goals per match: 2.7
- 70% of last meetings had Over 2.5 goals
Current Form
Position: 5th (Champions League playoff spot)
Points: 58 from 31 matches
- 6 consecutive wins in all competitions
- Unbeaten in last 10 home matches (8W 2D)
- Scored 2+ goals in 7 of last 8 matches
- Top scorer: Joshua Zirkzee (14 goals)
- Clean sheets: 12 this season
Position: 1st (Title favorites)
Points: 78 from 31 matches
- 6 wins, 1 draw in last 7 matches
- Best away record in Serie A (11W 3D 1L)
- Scored in every away match this season
- Top scorer: Lautaro Martínez (24 goals)
- Clean sheets: 16 this season
Tactical Analysis
Inter Milan (3-5-2)
Under Simone Inzaghi, Inter play an aggressive, possession-based system (58% average possession) with:
- High defensive line and intense pressing
- Wing-backs providing width in attack
- Creative midfield trio (Çalhanoğlu, Barella, Mkhitaryan)
- Deadly strike partnership (Martínez + Thuram)
24 goals this season | 4 in last 5 matches
Bologna (4-2-3-1)
Thiago Motta's Bologna have been the surprise package with:
- Fluid attacking transitions
- Compact defensive shape
- Quick counter-attacks through Zirkzee and Orsolini
- Set-piece threat (12 goals from set pieces)
14 goals, 7 assists | 3 goals in last 4
Match Prediction
Likely Scorers: Lautaro Martínez, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Marcus Thuram (Inter) | Joshua Zirkzee (Bologna)
HT/FT Prediction: 0-1 / 1-3