Preview: Bologna vs AC Milan Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Serie A 2025-26
Milan are eight points behind table toppers Inter.
Matchweek 23 of the Serie A takes us to the Renato Dall’Ara Arena in Bologna, where the home team, Bologna are set to lock horns against AC Milan.
Bologna are placed ninth in the Serie A points table, and a win in the next game will take them above Lazio. They have just won a solitary game in the last five matches.
They are coming after a defeat to Genoa in the last game. They are led by Italian gaffer Vincenzo Italiano, who has previously led teams like Fiorentina and Spezia Calcio.
The race for the top spot in the Italian top flight is heating up. After three draws in the last five games, AC Milan find themselves eight points and a spot behind table toppers Inter Milan. They are led by Massimiliano Allegri, who has previously managed teams like Juventus before making a return to Milan.
Kick-off:
- Location: Bologna, Italy
- Stadium: Renato Dall’Ara Arena
- Date: Wednesday, February 4
- Kick-off Time: 1:15 a.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)
The Scottish midfielder has played for Aberdeen before making a move to Bologna in 2022. Since then, he has been a strong presence in the midfield for Bologna and played a crucial role in helping them win the Coppa Italia last season. In 15 games, he has scored once in Serie A.
Christopher Nkunku (AC Milan)
The French striker has played for top European teams previously, like PSG, RB Leipzig andChelsea, before finding his new home in Italy’s fashion capital. In 16 games, he has six goal contributions, including four goals to his name. He will be tasked with the responsibility of converting the chances into goals against Bologna.
Match Facts
- Giuseppe Della from Milan is the leading goalscorer in this fixture.
- AC Milan won the reverse fixture at home.
- Bologna won the last time these two sides met at the Renato Dall’Ara Arena.
Bologna FC vs AC Milan: Betting Tips and Odds
- The away team to win – 11/10 with bet365
- Christopher Nkunku to score first – 2/1 with bet365
- Bologna FC 1-2 AC Milan – 8/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
Bologna will miss the presence of Jhon Lucumi. Goalkeeper Skorupski picked up a red card in the last game and will be out.
AC Milan will be without the services of Santiago Gimenez for the next game.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 190
Bologna won: 54
AC Milan won: 89
Draws: 47
Predicted Lineups
Bologna predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Ravaglia (GK); Zortea, Vitik, Casale, Miranda; Freuler, Moro; Orsolini, Ferguson, Rowe; Castro
AC Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2)
Maignan (GK); Tomori, Gabbia, De Winter; Saelesmaekers, Ricci, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Nkunku, Leao
Match Prediction
Looking at Milan’s urgency to win and reduce the point deficit with the table toppers, we expect the away side to clinch a hard-fought victory against Bologna.
Prediction: Bologna FC 1-2 AC Milan
Telecast Details
India: DAZN
Italy: Sky Sports, DAZN
UK: DAZN
USA: Paramount+, DAZN
When and where is the Bologna FC vs AC Milan Serie A match?
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Renato Dall’Ara Arena in Bologna, Italy. Kick-Off is scheduled for 1:15 AM IST.
Where and how to watch Serie A 2025-26 in India?
DAZN has the right to telecast the top flight of Italian football in India as of now.
Where and how to watch Serie A 2025-26 in Italy?
Fans in the host nation can tune into Sky Sports and DAZN to watch all the fixtures live.
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