Bologna – Inter: a final up for grabs in Riyadh 
Friday night, the setting will be odd but the stakes are real. In Riyadh, Inter Milan and Bologna fight for a spot in the Italian Super Cup final. On paper it looks one-sided. On the pitch? Not so much — this competition loves a surprise.
The winner will face Napoli or AC Milan on Monday. For Inter, almost routine. For Bologna, a first.
Bologna, no pressure but with ideas 
In recent seasons, Bologna learned to stop looking down at the big boys. The days when Inter handed out thrashings are nearly gone. Since that drubbing at the end of 2022, the Rossoblù have picked themselves up — only one defeat in their last five meetings with the Nerazzurri.
April’s memory is still vivid. A locked game, constant tension, and that Orsolini strike in stoppage time that tipped the Stadio Dall’Ara. That win fuels a clear aim now: beat Inter twice in a row — something the club hasn’t done in over twenty years.
Qualifying for this Super Cup is already a symbolic victory. By winning the Coppa Italia last season against Milan, Bologna ended more than half a century of waiting. Under Vincenzo Italiano, the team is solid, well organised, and rarely naive.
Not everything’s rosy. The defeat to Juventus last weekend exposed defensive flaws. Six matches without a clean sheet. Now they face a proper test against one of Italy’s most complete attacks.
Inter: power and experience 
Beaten in the last Super Cup, the Milanese haven’t forgotten. That loss to AC Milan left scars, but also kickstarted a controlled rebuild. With Cristian Chivu, Inter have found a clear identity: dominance, squad depth and finishing punch.
Top of Serie A after 15 games, the Nerazzurri are moving at pace. Their European campaign is still alive despite a controversial slip-up against Liverpool, and recent weeks have underlined their attacking form. Goals are flowing, options multiply, and competition is raising the bar.
At the heart of it, Lautaro Martinez. The Argentine loves this competition. The Super Cup’s all-time top scorer, he’s flying — four goals in his last three games. When it matters, he turns up.
Squads before kick-off
Bologna should stick with Santiago Castro up front, after Dallinga’s disappointing display against Juventus. Orsolini, always lively against Inter, will be the main threat from the wings.
Freuler and Skorupski are out, as are Vitik and Casale. Lucumí isn’t at full fitness yet, but Heggem’s suspension only applies to Serie A.
Inter get Çalhanoğlu and Darmian back — two important returns. Acerbi remains unavailable, while Dumfries is sidelined for several weeks. Up front, Martinez will lead the line, flanked depending on the coach’s pick.
Football Prediction Inter Milan vs Bologna
Inter Milan to win
Bologna can resist and cause problems, but in a high-stakes game, Inter’s experience and depth carry weight. If the pace ramps up, the Nerazzurri should eventually make the difference.
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