Bologna vs Inter: Serie A Match Preview

Match Context

Bologna host Inter at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna on 23 May 2026, in Serie A Regular Season - 38. The standings show Bologna in 8th place on 55 points, while champions Inter sit 1st with 86 points and a goal difference of 54.

Bologna Availability

Bologna face this fixture with several absentees. K. Bonifazi (Inactive) is sidelined. N. Cambiaghi (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. N. Casale (Calf Injury) is sidelined. R. Orsolini (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. M. Vitik (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. The loss of R. Orsolini, who has scored 10 goals and added 1 assist in league play, is a major blow to Bologna’s attacking threat from wide areas.

Inter Availability

Inter also rotate and manage fitness. M. Akanji (Rest) is sidelined. H. Calhanoglu (Lacking Match Fitness) is sidelined. D. Dumfries (Rest) is sidelined. M. Thuram (Rest) is sidelined. The absence of M. Thuram, with 13 goals and 6 assists, removes a major blow in terms of pace and goal contribution. H. Calhanoglu, on 9 goals and 4 assists with strong creative numbers, is another key miss in midfield.

Impact Summary

Bologna lose 10 league goals through Orsolini alone. Inter, however, are deprived of at least 22 goals and 10 assists from Thuram and Calhanoglu combined, though top scorer Lautaro Martínez (17 goals, 6 assists) and leading creator F. Dimarco (16 assists, 6 goals) remain available to carry the champions’ attacking load.