Bologna vs Inter Milan — Match Preview
A desert showdown awaits at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on Friday, 19 December 2025. This is the second semi-final of the 2025 Supercoppa Italiana, pitting Coppa Italia winners Bologna against Serie A runners-up Inter Milan. Bologna arrive in Saudi Arabia looking to shake off a tough 0–1 loss to Juventus, aiming to reach their first-ever Super Cup final in this format. Inter Milan, the defending Supercoppa champions, bounced back from a Champions League defeat to Liverpool by beating Genoa 2–1 domestically. With no extra time in this competition, the stakes are incredibly high from the first whistle.
Bologna vs Inter Milan — Match Info
- Competition: Supercoppa Italiana (Semi-Final)
- Venue: King Saud University Stadium (Al-Awwal Park), Riyadh (Capacity: 25,000)
- Date: Friday, 19 December 2025
- Kickoff: 22:00 Local | 20:00 CET | 19:00 GMT
- Referee: Daniele Chiffi (ITA)
Bologna vs Inter Milan — Match Stakes
Bologna (Coppa Italia Winners):
- Win → Historic achievement; books a place in the Final vs Napoli/Milan
- Draw → Forces penalty shootout (No extra time); a nervy lottery
- Loss → Elimination; return to Italy to focus on Serie A/Europa League
Inter Milan (Serie A Runners-up):
- Win → Moves one step closer to retaining their Supercoppa crown
- Draw → Risks elimination via penalties; puts the trophy defense in jeopardy
- Loss → A major failure for Cristian Chivu’s side; trophy hopes dashed early
Bologna vs Inter Milan — Team News
Bologna:
- Skorupski L. — Out (Thigh Injury – Huge Loss)
- Freuler R. — Out (Shoulder Injury)
- Vitik M. — Out (Muscle Injury)
- Casale N. — Questionable (Fitness doubts)
Inter Milan:
- Calhanoglu H. — Out (Muscle Injury – Key Playmaker Missing)
- Acerbi F. — Out (Muscle Injury)
- Dumfries D. — Questionable (Ankle – Likely Out)
- Darmian M. — Available (Recovered but lacking fitness)
Bologna vs Inter Milan — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Bologna
- 15/12 — 0–1 vs Juventus (Serie A)
- 12/12 — 2–1 vs Celta Vigo (Europa League)
- 07/12 — 1–1 vs Lazio (Serie A)
- 04/12 — 2–1 vs Parma (Coppa Italia)
- 02/12 — 1–3 vs Cremonese (Serie A)
Inter Milan
- 14/12 — 2–1 vs Genoa (Serie A)
- 10/12 — 0–1 vs Liverpool (Champions League)
- 06/12 — 4–0 vs Como (Serie A)
- 04/12 — 5–1 vs Venezia (Coppa Italia)
- 30/11 — 2–0 vs Pisa (Serie A)
Bologna vs Inter Milan — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 20/04/2025 — Bologna 1–0 Inter (Serie A)
- 16/01/2025 — Inter 2–2 Bologna (Serie A)
- 09/03/2024 — Bologna 0–1 Inter (Serie A)
- 21/12/2023 — Inter 1–2 Bologna (Coppa Italia)
- 07/10/2023 — Inter 2–2 Bologna (Serie A)
Bologna vs Inter Milan — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Bologna (4-2-3-1)
Ravaglia; Posch, Beukema, Lucumi, Miranda; Moro, Pobega; Orsolini, Ferguson, Ndoye; Castro
Inter Milan (3-5-2)
Sommer; Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni; Carlos Augusto, Barella, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
Bologna vs Inter Milan — Impact Bench
Bologna: Dallinga (Target man), Iling-Junior (Pace on wing)
Inter Milan: Frattesi (Late goal specialist), Taremi (Clinical finisher)
Bologna vs Inter Milan — Tactical Analysis
Bologna
Without their starting goalkeeper (Skorupski) and midfield anchor (Freuler), Bologna are vulnerable through the spine. They will look to play on the counter-attack, utilizing the speed of Dan Ndoye and Riccardo Orsolini against Inter’s high wing-backs. Their recent record against Inter is good (unbeaten in last 2), giving them psychological belief.
Inter Milan
The Nerazzurri are missing their metronome, Hakan Calhanoglu. Piotr Zielinski will likely step in to dictate play, but the tempo might be slower. Inter will look to overload the left flank with Federico Dimarco and Alessandro Bastoni. With no extra time, Inter will push for an early goal to avoid the lottery of penalties, knowing Bologna’s backup keeper is in net.
Bologna vs Inter Milan — Key Battles
- Martinez vs Beukema — Elite striker vs physical center-back
- Ferguson vs Barella — Midfield energy battle
- Orsolini vs Dimarco — Winger vs attacking wing-back duel
- Ravaglia vs The Occasion — Backup GK facing Lautaro & Thuram
Bologna vs Inter Milan — Spotlight Players
Bologna — Federico Ravaglia
Thrust into the spotlight due to Skorupski’s injury. He faces the most potent attack in Italy. A solid performance is non-negotiable if Bologna wants to advance.
Inter Milan — Lautaro Martinez
The captain loves the big stage. With Calhanoglu out, Martinez needs to not only score but also drop deep to link play. He has a habit of scoring in Supercoppa matches.
Bologna vs Inter Milan — Prediction
Bologna 1–2 Inter Milan
Bologna are missing too many key defensive pieces (Skorupski, Freuler) to hold off Inter for 90 minutes. While Inter are also depleted in midfield, their squad depth and experience in cup competitions should see them edge a tight contest in Riyadh.
Bologna vs Inter Milan — Betting Insights
- Inter Milan to Win — High Probability
- Over 2.5 Goals — Likely (Defensive absences on both sides)
- Lautaro Martinez to Score — Yes
Bologna vs Inter Milan — Where to Watch
- Italy: Mediaset (Canale 5 / Italia 1)
- International: DAZN, CBS Sports (USA), Viaplay
Bologna vs Inter Milan — FAQs
Q: When is the Bologna vs Inter Milan match?
A: The match kicks off on Friday, 19 December 2025, at 22:00 Local Time (20:00 CET).
Q: Is Hakan Calhanoglu playing for Inter?
A: No. He is ruled out with a muscle injury sustained against Liverpool.
Q: Is there extra time in the Supercoppa Italiana?
A: No. If the match is drawn after 90 minutes, it goes straight to a penalty shootout.
Q: Where is the match being played?
A: It takes place at Al-Awwal Park (King Saud University Stadium) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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