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Bologna vs Inter Match Preview: Serie A Final Round

Bologna host Inter at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna, on 2026-05-23 in Serie A, Regular Season - 38. Bologna come into the final round placed 8th on 55 points, while Inter travel as champions-elect at the top of the table with 86 points and a goal difference of 54.

Bologna Availability

Bologna face multiple absences. 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 Riccardo Orsolini, who has contributed 10 goals and 1 assist in Serie A, is a major blow to Bologna’s attacking threat.

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 Marcus Thuram, with 13 goals and 6 assists, significantly reduces Inter’s forward depth, while Hakan Calhanoglu’s 9 goals and 4 assists from midfield are another major blow in terms of creativity and set-piece quality.

Impact Summary

Bologna lose their leading scorer Orsolini, stripping them of a key source of goals and penalties. Inter, however, are without two major attacking pillars in Thuram and Calhanoglu, removing a combined 22 league goals and 10 assists, which could temper the league’s most prolific attack even if Lautaro Martínez remains available.