Bologna vs AC Milan Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Serie A, October 26, 2024
Preview
- Date: Saturday, October 26
- Kick-off Time: 04:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna
Matchday nine of the Serie A 2024/25 season will include Bologna hosting AC Milan at Renato Dall’Ara on Saturday afternoon. Milan is in the fourth spot with 14 points from 8 games while Bologna is in the 12th place with 9 points. The two clubs are separated by five points on the league table. Looking at this game through stats and history, the Bologna vs AC Milan is completely one-sided on paper with the visitor coming to this game with a two-win streak while Bologna hasn’t won a single game in the last five matches.
After losing two matches against Fiorentina and Bayer Leverkusen, Milan made a strong comeback against Udinese and Club Brugge. AC Milan has acquired 3 victories and two defeats in the last five games. On the other hand, Bologna hasn’t won a single match in the last five games 2 draws and 3 defeats. Inconsistent and mixed results have highlighted the latest encounters of Bologna.
Bologna Team News
Serie A club Bologna will have to deal with five absentees for the match against AC Milan. Michel Aebischer, Nicolo Cambiaghi, Oussama El Azzouzi, Martin Erlic, and Lewis Ferguson will miss the fixture due to injuries. The pre-match will make his preferences for the starting XI clearer.
AC Milan Team News
AC Milan team will be without the service of Ismael Bennacer, Davide Calabria, Alessandro Florenzi, and Luka Jokic due to injuries. Tijjani Reijnderswill miss the game and serve a suspension.
Bologna vs AC Milan Predicted Lineups
Bologna Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Lukasz Skorupski
Defenders: Stefan Posch, Sam Beukema, Jhon Lucumi, Charalampos Lykogianni
Midfielders: Giovanni Fabbian, Remo Freuler, Kacper Urbanski
Forwards: Riccardo Orsolini, Thijs Dallinga, Dan Ndoye
AC Milan Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
Defenders: Emerson Royal, Matteo Gabbia, Fikayo Tomori, Theo Hernandez
Midfielders: Youssouf Fofana, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Kyriani Sabbe
Forwards: Christian Pulisic, Alvaro Morata, Rafael Leao
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Bologna vs AC Milan H2H Record
In the last five head-to-head meetings between Bologna and AC Milan, both AC Milan have managed to emerge victorious on two occasions. Three contests concluded in a draw. Bologna hasn’t won a single game in the last five meetings between these two clubs.
| Result | Date and Competition |
| AC Milan 2-2 Bologna | 2024, Serie A |
| Bologna 0-2 AC Milan | 2023, Serie A |
| Bologna 1-1 AC Milan | 2023, Serie A |
| AC Milan 2-0 Bologna | 2022, Serie A |
| AC Milan 0-0 Bologna | 2022, Serie A |
Key Players to Watch in Bologna vs AC Milan
Santiago Castro (Bologna)
Santiago Castro has been instrumental in Bologna’s plan this season. The 20-year-old Argentine striker has stunned Bologna’s fans with some magical dribbling and exceptional performances. His unwavering confidence, unshakeable self-belief, and clinical finishing have been key factors for his club.
Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)
Christian Pulisic has been performing exceptionally well for AC Milan this season. The 26-year-old American forward stunned fans with his exceptional performances against teams like Inter Milan and Liverpool in the Serie A and the UEFA Champions League. Christian Pulisic has been a pivotal figure in the rise of AC Milan this season.
Bologna vs AC Milan Prediction
AC Milan will be confident in its prowess to handle any threat from Bologna, both Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao have stepped up and performing for the team. On the other hand, Bologna will be looking to gain some momentum back after being slumped in recent weeks and will need to put in some clinical performances to move up the table.
Predicted Score: Bologna 1-2 AC Milan
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Where to watch Bologna vs AC Milan Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | Paramount Plus |
| UK | TNT Sports 2 |
| India | GXR World website |
FAQs
Q. When is Bologna vs AC Milan?
The Bologna vs AC Milan match will be played on 26ᵗʰ October at Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna.
Q. What is the predicted score in Bologna vs AC Milan?
Our predicted score for the upcoming Bologna vs AC Milan fixture is 2-1 to AC Milan.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Bologna vs AC Milan?
The last five meetings between Bologna vs AC Milan have ended in two wins for AC Milan and 3 draws.