Bologna stunned Inter on penalties to reach the Supercoppa final with Napoli. Punters should expect Napoli as clear favorites in Monday’s final — consider Napoli on the moneyline or a -1 Asian handicap, while small-value bets on Bologna or penalty-related markets could pay off.
Bologna ousts Inter on penalties to set Supercoppa final with Napoli
Bologna defeated Inter on penalties in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final in Riyadh, securing a spot in the final against Napoli on Monday. The Rossoblu held their nerve in the shootout to deny Inter a place in the title match, producing one of the tournament’s standout results.
Key moments and match intensity
The semi-final was tightly contested, with both teams canceling each other out over 90 minutes and extra time. Bologna ultimately prevailed in the penalty shootout, and their players celebrated a dramatic progression to the final. The victory underlines Bologna’s capacity to perform in high-pressure scenarios.
Napie eliminates AC Milan; summer transfer decisions questioned
Napoli advanced to the Supercoppa final after eliminating AC Milan in the other semi-final. Milan’s performance again raised questions about last summer’s recruitment, as tactical frailties and lack of cohesion contributed to their exit from the competition.
What Milan’s exit reveals
Thursday’s defeat served as a reminder that transfer windows don’t guarantee instant solutions. Milan’s squad balance and integration of new signings were exposed in a high-stakes cup setting, adding scrutiny on the club’s sporting direction ahead of the league run-in.
Managerial notes and the run-up to Juve vs Roma
The Supercoppa action has fed into the wider domestic narrative, including comments from Luciano Spalletti ahead of Juventus vs Roma. Coaches and clubs will now recalibrate domestic priorities as the fixture calendar accelerates after the winter break.
Betting implications and market outlook
Napoli enter the final as favorites given their form and squad depth; bookmakers are likely to price them accordingly. Punters should consider Napoli on the moneyline or a -1 Asian handicap for clearer value. Bologna’s proven penalty composure offers appeal for specialist markets (penalty shootout, spot-kick scorers) and smaller, higher-variance stakes. Avoid heavy backing of Milan until clearer signs of improvement emerge.
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Football Italia’s Alfredo Pedullà examines Bologna’s win over Inter in the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal and...
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