AC Milan vs Bologna Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Serie A 2025-26

La Grassa emerged victorious when they last faced the Rossoneri.

AC Milan are all set to host Bologna in the matchweek 3 fixture of the 2025-26 Serie A season. San Siro Stadium is all set to witness the interesting clash between these teams.

The Massimiliano Allegri-led side faced a defeat in their opening league game of the new season, but made a strong comeback as they secured a win against Lecce. It was a good performance by the Rossoneri and AC Milan will be looking for revenge here. They will be at home for their next game.

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— AC Milan (@acmilan) September 11, 2025

Bologna are coming in after taking down Como in their previous Serie A game. It was a close fixture, but La Grassa came out on top after scoring a goal in the second half. During the last season, Bologna defeated AC Milan twice and will be looking for a similar result this time around.

Kick-off:

• Location: Milan, Italy
• Stadium: San Siro Stadium
• Date: Monday, September 15
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Sunday, September 14; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Matteo Marcenaro
• VAR: In use

Form:

Milan: L-W

Bologna: L-W

Players to Watch

Luka Modric (AC Milan)

Luka Modric is going to play a crucial part for AC Milan. He knows how to control the midfield well and can surely score goals. The Croatian midfielder is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. He will be looking to create some essential plays, which can help the hosts in the final third.

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Riccardo Orsolini scored the match-winning goal for La Grassa in their previous league game. The 28-year-old Italian forward is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the visitors. The upcoming fixture is going to be a crucial one for Bologna and Orsolini can help them claim a win.

Match Facts

• Both AC Milan and Bologna secured a clean sheet in their previous league game.
• La Grassa have won two of their last three games against Rossoneri.
• Milan have scored eight goals in their last five fixtures against Bologna.

Milan vs Bologna: Betting Tips and Odds

• AC Milan to win @19/20 Betway
• Santiago Gimenez to score @5/1 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @10/29 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Rafael Leao and Ardon Jashari are injured, hence keeping them out of action for AC Milan. Lorenzo Torriani is likely to miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Bologna will be without the services of Ciro Immobile, Emil Holm, Nicolo Casale and Tommaso Pobega as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 139

AC Milan won: 61

Bologna won: 40

Draws: 38

Predicted Lineups

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

Maignan (GK); Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Musah, Modric, Fofana, Estupiñán; Loftus-Cheek, Pulisic; Gimenez

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

Skorupski (GK); Zortea, Vitík, Heggem, Lykogiannis; Freuler, Moro; Orsolini, Fabbian, Cambiaghi; Castro

Match Prediction

These Italian sides are going to produce an intense fixture. AC Milan are likely to come out victorious against Bologna in their upcoming Serie A clash.

Prediction: AC Milan 2-1 Bologna

Telecast Details

India: DAZN

Italy: Sky Sports, Now TV, DAZN

UK: DAZN

USA: Paramount+, DAZN

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