Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Serie A match.
The midweek match between Bologna and AC Milan will provide answers regarding both teams’ league positions. We expect that AC Milan’s management will not tolerate another poor result, and a defeat may lead to the dismissal of Sérgio Conceição. He is likely to demand the best performance from his team in an away fixture against a strong opponent.
Bologna
Bologna’s 1:0 victory over Atalanta in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals has not translated into consistent performance. They managed only four points from nine available in subsequent matches against Lecce (0:0), Torino (2:3) and Parma (0:2), conceding a total of 3.90 xGA. At home, they have scored only 20 goals from 26.87 xG over 12 Serie A matches. In addition, players Emil Holm and Jens Odgaard remain sidelined due to injuries, with both having been regular starters.
AC Milan
Last week, AC Milan suffered a Champions League elimination against Feyenoord (1:2 on aggregate) before losing 1:2 away to Torino. In Turin, the favourites recorded poor finishing, with 2.39 xG compared to 0.36 xG. Although AC Milan remain in the top four in terms of xG (46.13), their chances of securing a Champions League spot are diminishing. A win here could provide necessary motivation for the team.
Bologna vs AC Milan Prediction
In the last ten head-to-head matches, Bologna have lost seven times against AC Milan, with the Milan side remaining unbeaten by Bologna for nearly nine years.
