Bologna Vs AC Milan – Two teams facing challenges in the Champions League will set their continental concerns aside this Saturday as Bologna hosts AC Milan at Stadio Dall’Ara.
Both clubs have had their share of difficulties, but while Milan managed to secure a crucial victory in midweek, Bologna has yet to earn a point in this season’s Champions League.
Their struggles extend to Serie A as well, where consistency has eluded them.
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Match Preview – Bologna Vs AC Milan (26 Oct 2024 5:00 PM WAT)
Milan, after a rough start to their European campaign, found their footing on Tuesday night by defeating 10-man Club Brugge at San Siro, breathing new life into their Champions League hopes.
With both teams eager to turn their fortunes around, this matchup promises to be an exciting encounter. Sports Buddy will provide an in-depth preview of what to expect from this significant clash.
Key Team News
Bologna
On the other hand, Bologna will be dealing with several absences as they prepare for the match. Nicolo Cambiaghi, Oussama El Azzouzi, Martin Erlic, and Lewis Ferguson will all be sidelined, which could significantly impact the team’s performance.
Additionally, Swiss midfielder Michel Aebischer is facing a fitness concern due to an adductor issue, leaving his availability in question.
With these injuries, Bologna’s coach, Vincenzo Italiano, will have some tough decisions to make regarding the starting lineup, especially in the forward position.
He is considering whether to give teenage striker Santiago Castro a chance to shine or stick with Thijs Dallinga, who recently received a rare starting opportunity at Villa Park.
This decision will be crucial as Bologna looks to find the right mix to compete effectively in the upcoming match.
AC Milan
Milan will be missing French full-back Theo Hernandez and Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, both of whom are suspended for the match. Reijnders’ absence presents an opportunity for either Samu Chukwueze or Noah Okafor to step into the starting lineup on Saturday evening.
Alvaro Morata is expected to continue leading the attack for the visitors. He has had notable success against Bologna, being one of the teams against which he has recorded the most league goals, totaling seven with four goals and three assists.
Morata is supported by Christian Pulisic, who has been in excellent form, contributing to at least one goal in each of his last seven Serie A appearances. This remarkable run is only surpassed in the last two decades by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who had a streak of 10 goals nearly 14 years ago.
While Ismael Bennacer and Alessandro Florenzi remain sidelined for the long term, there is hope that both Davide Calabria and Tammy Abraham could make their returns to the bench for this match.
Possible Lineups
Bologna
Skorupski (GK); Posch, Beukema, Casale, Miranda; Freuler, Moro; Orsolini, Fabbian, Ndoye; Castro
AC Milan
Maignan (GK); Emerson, Tomori, Gabbia, Terracciano; Fofana, Loftus-Cheek; Chukwueze, Pulisic, Leao; Morata
Head-to-Head – Bologna Vs AC Milan
rBologna and AC Milan have clashed 20 times in recent years. In these matchups, AC Milan has been the dominant side, winning 14 times, with 5 matches ending in draws and only 1 loss against Stuttgart. Here’s a summary of their last 5 encounters.
27 Jan 2023 – Serie A: AC Milan vs Bologna 2-2
27 Jan 2023 – Serie A: Bologna Vs AC Milan 0-2
27 Jan 2023 – Serie A: Bologna Vs AC Milan 1-1
27 Jan 2023 – Serie A: AC Milan Vs Bologna 2-2
27 Jan 2023 – Serie A: AC Milan vs Bologna 0-0
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Where To Watch Bologna Vs AC Milan
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Predicted Winner – Bologna Vs AC Milan
The likelihood of different match outcomes is as follows: Bologna has a 27% chance of winning, while there is also a 27% chance that the match will end in a draw. In contrast, AC Milan is favored with a 46% chance of coming away with the victory.
