AC Milan vs Bologna Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Serie A 2024-25

Rossoblu have defeated Rossoneri once this season.

AC Milan are all set to host Bologna in the match week 36 of the Serie A 2024-25 edition. The intense Italian league confrontation between the two sides will take place at the San Siro Stadium.

AC Milan are placed ninth on the Serie A points table, having won 16 games after playing across 35 matchdays this season. They have not been at their best in the Italian league this season. Still, they might have a slight chance to secure a UEFA Europa League or UEFA Conference League spot for the next season.

Bologna will be away from home this time around. They might be under some pressure here. They have a chance to secure a UEFA Champions League spot for the next season.

For that to possibly happen, they have to win all of their remaining matches. Rossoblu are in seventh place on the Italian league table as of now.

Kick-off:

• Location: Milan, Italy
• Stadium: San Siro Stadium
• Date: Saturday, May 10
• Kick-off Time: 00:15 IST / Friday, May 9: 18:45 GMT/ 13:45 ET/ 10:45 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

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Form:

AC Milan: W-L-W-W-W

Bologna: L-W-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan)

The Dutch midfielder has done very well for Rossoneri this season. Tijjani Reijnders has led AC Milan to many wins. He will be looking to step up yet again.

From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Reijnders can do it all. He has scored 10 goals and has four assists to his name in 34 Serie A games this season.

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Riccardo Orsolini will have an important role to play in the attacking front for Bologna. Rossoblu will be away from home, and the fixture against AC Milan is going to be a must-win for them. The 28-year-old Italian forward is the top goal scorer for Bologna in the Italian league this season.

Match Facts

• AC Milan are on a three-match winning run.
• Bologna are on a four-match unbeaten run.
• Rossoneri have won two of their last five fixtures against Rossoblu.

AC Milan vs Bologna: Betting Tips and Odds

• AC Milan to win @6/4 bet365
• Santiago Gimenez to score @6/1 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/3 bet365

Injury and Team News

AC Milan will be without the services of Riccardo Sottil, Tammy Abraham and Warren Bondo as they are injured. Youssouf Fofana’s availability depends on his match fitness. Rafael Leao will also miss out as he is suspended.

Dan Ndoye, Emil Holm and Estanis Pedrola are injured and will not be in action for Bologna.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 27

AC Milan won: 18

Bologna won: 2

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

AC Milan predicted lineups (3-4-2-1)

Maignan (GK); Walker, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Jimenez, Musah, Reijnders, Hernandez; Loftus-Cheek, Pulisic; Gimenez

Bologna predicted lineups (4-2-3-1)

Skorupski (GK); De Silvestri, Beukema, Lucumi, Miranda; Ferguson, Freuler; Orsolini, Odgaard, Cambiaghi; Dallinga

Match Prediction

Although Rossoblu have defeated Rossoneri once this season, it should be the Milan team to emerge victorious against Bologna in the upcoming Serie A 2024-25 fixture.

Prediction: AC Milan 2-1 Bologna

Telecast Details

India: GXR World

UK: TNT Sports 2

USA: fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria: DStv Now, SuperSport

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