AC Milan vs Bologna prediction, probable lineups, bet builder tips and betting odds. Get the angle on Wednesday's Serie A clash before backing a selection.
AC Milan vs Bologna Match Summary
Competition | Italian Serie A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 28 October 2026 |
Match Time | 17:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Milan, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | TNT Sports 1 (UK) |
The AC Milan vs Bologna betting odds tell a clear story for this midweek Serie A fixture at San Siro, with the hosts 4/5 (10Bet) to take the points.
Milan are hunting three straight Serie A wins for the first time this year, and a lengthy injury list has not knocked them off course.
Bologna head to Milan without Riccardo Orsolini, Roberto Piccoli or Emil Holm, all ruled out, leaning instead on width and individual quality.
The head-to-head is heavily one-sided. Milan are undefeated in 31 of their last 34 matches against Bologna in all competitions, a record the visitors have rarely dented.
AC Milan vs Bologna Form
Milan arrive unbeaten in their last eight Serie A matches. Back-to-back league wins over Atalanta and Udinese followed a heavy Europa League defeat to Bournemouth, so Europe has been the sore spot rather than the domestic grind. Adrien Rabiot has scored or assisted in each of his last four Serie A outings, though his fitness is now in question.
Bologna have taken seven points from their previous four Serie A fixtures, with the pick of those an away win at Cagliari. It is respectable rather than eye-catching. Their threat leans heavily on width and individual skill, and Federico Bernardeschi is the man most likely to make something happen in the final third.
AC Milan vs Bologna Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
AC Milan: Alexis Saelemaekers (Injured/out), Matteo Gabbia (Injured/out), Samuel Chukwueze (Injured/out), Adrien Rabiot (Doubtful), Pietro Terracciano (Doubtful)
Bologna: Riccardo Orsolini (Injured/out), Roberto Piccoli (Injured/out), Emil Holm (Injured/out)
AC Milan
The AC Milan vs Bologna lineups start with a Milan side missing Alexis Saelemaekers, Matteo Gabbia and Samuel Chukwueze, while Adrien Rabiot and Pietro Terracciano are doubts. Rabiot is the big worry, having scored in each of his last three Serie A outings. In the probable 4-2-3-1, Christian Pulisic operates behind Gonçalo Ramos, with Ardon Jashari and Yunus Musah in the engine room.
Bologna
Bologna are without Riccardo Orsolini, Roberto Piccoli and Emil Holm. Jens Odgaard is set to lead the line in a probable 3-4-3, flanked by Nicolò Cambiaghi and Federico Bernardeschi, while Lewis Ferguson and Tommaso Pobega do the hard yards in central midfield.
AC Milan vs Bologna Predicted Lineup
AC Milan
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Mike Maignan; Fikayo Tomori, Strahinja Pavlović, Koni De Winter, Sankhoun Diawara; Ardon Jashari, Yunus Musah; Omari Hutchinson, Christian Pulisic, Davide Bartesaghi; Gonçalo Ramos (probable)
Bologna
Formation: 3-4-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Łukasz Skorupski; Matteo Darmian, Nicolò Casale, Arthur Theate; Nadir Zortea, Lewis Ferguson, Tommaso Pobega, Juan Miranda; Federico Bernardeschi, Jens Odgaard, Nicolò Cambiaghi (probable)
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AC Milan vs Bologna Key Stats & Match Facts
AC Milan have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 6 matches against Bologna in Serie A.
AC Milan have had 5+ shots on target in 7 out of 10 matches against Bologna in Serie A.
AC Milan have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 8 matches against Bologna in Serie A.
Rafael Leão has recorded 1+ shots on target in 8 of his last 9 appearances against Bologna in Serie A.
Lewis Ferguson has committed 2+ fouls in 5 of his last 5 appearances against AC Milan in Serie A.
AC Milan vs Bologna Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Milan 2-1 Bologna. The hosts are rightly favourites, creating chances with through balls and finishing them well, while Bologna struggle in aerial duels and at defending set pieces. Bologna's wide forwards carry enough to find a goal, but our AC Milan vs Bologna prediction is a deserved home win.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Milan's attack against a Bologna side missing several players points to a high-scoring game. The first of our AC Milan vs Bologna best bets is backed by a projected total of 2.82 goals, and 3+ goals have been scored in 4 of the last 5 meetings between the clubs in Serie A. With Bologna soft at set pieces, this has the makings of an open evening.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Milan's attack is strong at home, and Bologna's wide forwards should find a goal. The implied probability of both sides scoring sits at 52.75%, and Bologna are projected to get close to a goal of their own. Bernardeschi and Cambiaghi should find room when Milan commit bodies forward.
AC Milan vs Bologna Bet Builder
Our AC Milan vs Bologna bet builder tips combine Gonçalo Ramos shots, two Federico Bernardeschi markets and Milan goals, paying 16/1 with Betway.
Gonçalo Ramos Over 2.5 Player Shots. The striker has attempted 3+ shots in each of his last three Serie A appearances, and Milan's supply of through balls should keep him busy.
Federico Bernardeschi Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target. He has found the target in 6 of 8 recent Serie A outings and remains Bologna's most direct outlet from the right.
Federico Bernardeschi To Be Shown A Card. Two bookings in his past three top-flight appearances tell their own story, and Bologna are an aggressive side who struggle to avoid fouling in dangerous areas.
Over 1.5 Total Home Goals (AC Milan). Milan have fired in 6+ shots on target in each of their last three matches. That volume sits behind a league run of eight unbeaten.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 16/1 and is as short as 25/2 elsewhere.
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AC Milan vs Bologna Talking Points
Milan sit fifth, with Bologna in the bottom half, and this fixture opens a run of three straight home games at San Siro. The obvious danger is minds drifting towards the upcoming derby with Inter Milan, but Milan's possession game should keep control. Bologna, freshly back on the training pitch at Casteldebole, are an aggressive side and opponents tend to match that, so expect this to get messy in midfield.
AC Milan vs Bologna Predictions FAQs
When is the AC Milan vs Bologna Italian Serie A game?
AC Milan vs Bologna kicks off at 17:30 UK time on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Where is AC Milan vs Bologna being played?
AC Milan vs Bologna is being played at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) in Milan.
Where can I watch AC Milan vs Bologna?
AC Milan vs Bologna is listed on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
What competition is AC Milan vs Bologna in?
AC Milan vs Bologna is an Italian Serie A match.
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