Bologna v AC Milan

Can Milan turn up the heat on Inter with a win in Bologna? Three points here and the title becomes a bit more interesting.

Bologna v AC Milan – Stadio Renato Dall’Ara 21.00 CET

Team News:

Bologna has starting goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski suspended. Key attacking midfielder Nicolo Cambiaghi is out. Defender Jhon Lucumi is still injured; he would be a definite starter. Back up attacker Federico Bernardeschi is unavailable too.

AC Milan are without striker Santiago Giminez as the only unavailable player. They have Nkunku and Fullkrug as options so no real loss there.

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Formations:

4-2-3-1 is Bologna’s main formation. They have a direct old school style with wide wingers. Long balls and plenty of crosses though basic, when added to intense pressing and player movement can be hard to counter.

Milan under Allegri have gone to 3-5-2 to maximise solidity. They are often low block defence relying on quick counter attacking. The usual Allegri sensible approach with results ahead of performance.

Statistics:

Referee: Gianluca Manganiello (Average cards 4.42 Yellow 0.31 Red per game)

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Match Preview:

Milan remain unbeaten in the league since the opening day, putting together an impressive 21‑match run. However, a series of draws has left them eight points behind rivals Inter. With no European commitments and already out of the domestic cups, their full focus is now on securing a top‑four finish. Bologna, by contrast, have hit a slump, just one win in their last ten Serie A outings. Three red cards in their last five matches underline their recent discipline issues.

Betting Preview:

Milan appear to be prioritizing Champions League qualification over pushing for the title, with a string of draws slowing their progress. Bologna, meanwhile, have struggled to manage the demands of both Serie A and the Europa League, and their performances have suffered as a result. Given the circumstances, another draw seems a likely outcome for Milan