Inter Faces Bologna: Official Serie A Week 18 Line-Ups Released
Inter Milan aims to maintain their top position in Serie A when they face Bologna at San Siro. The match kicks off at 19:45 GMT (20:45 CET). With a recent record of seven victories in their last eight Serie A matches, Inter is in strong form. However, they seek revenge after their defeat to Bologna in the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal.
Supercoppa Italiana Rematch
Bologna previously defeated Inter in the Supercoppa Italiana, winning on penalties after a 1-1 draw on December 19, 2025, at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram are important players for Inter, while Bologna’s Jonathan Rowe and Santiago Castro are key for their side.
Injury Updates
Inter will miss several players due to injury, including Denzel Dumfries, Matteo Darmian, and Tomas Palacios. Francesco Acerbi is back for the match, starting on the bench. Luis Henrique has secured a spot on the right flank, while Piotr Zielinski takes the midfield over Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Bologna’s Recent Struggles
Bologna has experienced a tough run in Serie A, achieving only two points from their last four matches. They’ve suffered home losses to Cremonese and Juventus. However, they welcome back Nicolò Cambiaghi, Emil Holm, and Remo Freuler, which could enhance their performance. Only Lukasz Skorupski and Federico Bernardeschi remain sidelined.
Expected Line-Ups
The following players are expected to start:
| Inter Milan | Bologna |
|---|---|
| Sommer | Ravaglia |
| Bisseck | Holm |
| Akanji | Heggem |
| Bastoni | Lucumi |
| Luis Henrique | Lykogiannis |
| Barella | Moro |
| Calhanoglu | Ferguson |
| Zielinski | Cambiaghi |
| Dimarco | Odgaard |
| Thuram | Rowe |
| Lautaro Martinez | Castro |
This match presents an opportunity for Inter to not only avenge their earlier defeat but also to solidify their position at the top of the Serie A standings.
