Followers of Serie A are used to the title race being virtually over at this stage in the season, but the battle for second still looms large. This Sunday, Inter Milan venture to a resurgent Bologna looking to fend off any challengers.

Under the leadership of Simone Inzaghi, Inter have put themselves in pole position to challenge Napoli for supremacy in the Italian top flight. Accompanied by a 10-point haul from their past four games, they will enter the match at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara with a secure hold on the second spot.

The same cannot be said of their opponents. While Bologna have stormed to an impressive 13-point haul from their recent six games to widen the gap between them and the relegation zone, their next seven fixtures will test their capabilities to the brink. They are