Bournemouth vs AC Milan Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Bournemouth host AC Milan at the Vitality Stadium in the Europa League. The club's first European campaign now faces its biggest test yet: seven-time European champions.

Marco Rose's side are perfect in Europe so far, with wins over Real Sociedad and Sturm Graz, and they sit fifth in the Europa League standings.

Ruben Amorim's Milan shook off a loss to Benfica by thrashing Salzburg 4-0. They still sit 16th in the standings, so there is plenty of work left to do.

Milan won the only previous meeting between these clubs. The Bournemouth vs AC Milan betting odds still lean toward the hosts, with the Cherries priced at -102 (Polymarket) on the moneyline.

Bournemouth vs AC Milan Recent Results

Bournemouth are rolling. They brushed Sturm Graz aside 3-0 in Europe, with Evanilson, Rayan and Álvaro Rodríguez all scoring, then beat Sunderland for their first Premier League win under Rose. Rayan leads the club's Europa League scoring, and the Vitality has been tough to crack, with just one home loss since their first home game of the year.

Milan have found their feet since the Benfica setback. Alphadjo Cisse's hat trick powered a 4-0 rout of Salzburg, and a win over Atalanta followed in Serie A. Amorim's side have lost only once in nine games across all competitions, and Adrien Rabiot has been driving the midfield with goals and assists in recent outings.

Bournemouth vs AC Milan Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Bournemouth: Julián Araujo (Injured/out), Veljko Milosavljević (Injured/out), Alex Scott (Injured/out), Junior Kroupi (Injured/out)

AC Milan: Alexis Saelemaekers (Injured/out), Matteo Gabbia (Injured/out), Filippo Terracciano (Suspended)

Bournemouth

Injuries shape the Bournemouth vs AC Milan lineups. Rose is without Julián Araujo, Veljko Milosavljević, Alex Scott and Junior Kroupi, which thins out his depth in defense and midfield. The back line in front of Djordje Petrović has been rock solid, with Bournemouth's last four home wins all coming with clean sheets. Lewis Cook and Tyler Adams anchor the midfield, while Álvaro Rodríguez is in line to partner Evanilson up top.

AC Milan

Amorim is without Matteo Gabbia and Alexis Saelemaekers, and Filippo Terracciano is suspended. Mike Maignan should start behind a back three of Valeri Vladimirov, Fikayo Tomori and Koni De Winter, and Milan remain unbeaten away from home this season. Christian Pulisic and Alphadjo Cisse support Francesco Camarda, with Cisse joint-top of the Europa League scoring charts on three goals.

Bournemouth vs AC Milan Predicted Lineup

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Djordje Petrović; Adam Smith, Bafodé Diakité, António Silva, Julio Soler; Ben Gannon-Doak, Lewis Cook, Tyler Adams, Marcus Tavernier; Evanilson, Álvaro Rodríguez

AC Milan

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Mike Maignan; Koni De Winter, Fikayo Tomori, Valeri Vladimirov; Omari Hutchinson, Ardon Jashari, Adrien Rabiot, Davide Bartesaghi; Christian Pulisic, Alphadjo Cisse; Francesco Camarda

Bournemouth vs AC Milan Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Bournemouth vs AC Milan prediction is a home win, with both teams scoring. The hosts carry a 48% win probability, comfortably clear of Milan, and the projected goals favor the Cherries while still leaving room for the visitors' attack to land a punch. Milan have the bigger names, but they have won only two of 22 away games against English opposition in major European competition. This Bournemouth side has the intensity and organization to add to that misery.

Best Picks

Both Teams To Score: Yes. Both sides are expected to find the net at the Vitality Stadium. This one sits in the Both Teams To Score market, and it fits how we see the game playing out. The projections put it at 62.5%, above the implied probability of the best available price. With Cisse and Rabiot in form, Milan have too much quality to be shut out completely, even at a stubborn Vitality Stadium.

Bournemouth to win on the Moneyline. The home side is the model's favorite. In the Moneyline market, the hosts top the projections and Milan sit back at just 29%. Of our Bournemouth vs AC Milan best picks, this is the one that lines up most squarely with our call. Milan are also missing Gabbia, Saelemaekers and the suspended Terracciano, and while the edge is slim, at least the price isn't odds-on.

Bournemouth vs AC Milan Same Game Parlay

Our Bournemouth vs AC Milan same game parlay picks combine a Bournemouth win, Evanilson to score, both teams to score and a Tyler Adams card into one four-leg ticket.

Bournemouth on the Moneyline anchors the ticket. The hosts have been perfect in Europe so far, and they top the projections at home against a Milan side missing key bodies.

Evanilson in the Anytime Goalscorer market carries a 37.14% probability in the projections. He scored against Sturm Graz and leads the line for an attack that keeps creating.

Both Teams To Score: Yes keeps the ticket consistent with our call. Milan's attack is good enough to find the net, and the hosts do not need a clean sheet to cash this.

Tyler Adams in the To Be Shown A Card market carries a 31.98% probability. His job is to disrupt Milan's build-up in midfield, and that kind of work invites bookings.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Bournemouth vs AC Milan Talking Points

Rose only took over this summer, and he already has Bournemouth playing with real conviction. A win here would stretch their winning run in all competitions to a length the club has not reached since December 2024. The flip side is Milan's experience. Amorim's side have lost just once all season, and in Cisse they have a finisher who punishes any lapse. A confident, organized home side against a battle-tested visitor is exactly why this matchup is worth circling.

Bournemouth vs AC Milan Predictions FAQs

When is the Bournemouth vs AC Milan Europa League game?

The game is on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with kickoff at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.

Where is Bournemouth vs AC Milan being played?

The game is being played at the Vitality Stadium.

Who is expected to start for Bournemouth and AC Milan?

Bournemouth's probable lineup is a 4-4-2 with Evanilson and Á. Rodríguez up front, and AC Milan's probable lineup is a 3-4-2-1 with M. Maignan in goal and F. Camarda up front.

Where can I watch Bournemouth vs AC Milan?

The game is listed on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sport Extra in the UK.

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