Vincenzo Italiano will be disappointed by Bologna’s inconsistent home performances this season, a key factor behind their likely failure to qualify for Europe. The Rossoblu have also ended each of the last two campaigns with defeat in their final league fixture, although those setbacks did not affect continental qualification. This time, however, the stakes are much higher heading into their meeting with Inter.

Ahead of the final round, Bologna sit three points adrift of seventh-placed Atalanta. Even if Atalanta were to lose and Bologna were to claim victory, their inferior head-to-head record and sizeable goal-difference deficit would leave their European ambitions hanging by a thread. Still, Italiano will be eager for his side to finish the season strongly in front of their own supporters.

Meanwhile, newly crowned champions Inter Milan will also be aiming to sign off in style. It has been an outstanding first season in charge for Cristian Chivu, who has guided the Nerazzurri to a domestic league and cup double.

Inter are unlikely to achieve their secondary target of surpassing the 90-point mark after being held to a draw by relegated Hellas Verona last weekend. Nevertheless, Chivu can take satisfaction from the fact that his side will end the season at least ten points clear of second-placed Napoli once the campaign concludes on Saturday.