Inter Milan top the Serie A table despite defensive worries

Aleksandar Kolarov says Inter only need to prove things to themselves after a win.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 18 October 2026

Inter bounced back from a recent European loss by beating Bologna three goals to one. Tommaso Pobega opened the scoring early for the visiting side before Marcus Thuram equalised before the break. Substitutes Carlos Augusto and Ange Yoan Bonny scored in the second half to secure the three points.

Slow starts for the champions

Cristian Chivu watched his team concede the first goal of a match more often than any other side in domestic and European competition this season. That slow start habit makes them vulnerable in the early betting markets.

Kolarov spoke to the media in place of the manager after the match. He explained that the squad needs to maintain high intensity with and without the ball from the very first minute.

Staying top of the league

The reigning champions sit two points clear at the summit of the Serie A table. Their squad depth and quality continue to pull them through difficult moments.

Attention now shifts to their upcoming fixture against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League. The team remains confident in their ability to fix their early defensive mistakes and make up for dropped points.

What it means for a bet

Punters should consider backing Inter to win from behind rather than taking short odds on them keeping a clean sheet.

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