AC Milan vs Bologna Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
AC Milan vs Bologna preview with lineups, predictions, betting odds and Same Game Parlay picks. Team news and standout odds ahead of Wednesday's game.
Cody Moore - October 28, 2026, 9:39 AM EDT
6 minutesAC Milan vs Bologna Game Preview
Competition | Italian Serie A |
|---|---|
Game Date | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
Game Time | 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Milan, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
AC Milan host Bologna at the San Siro on Wednesday in a midweek Serie A matchup between a top-five side and a team stuck in midtable.
Rúben Amorim still has Milan unbeaten in Serie A play, and the San Siro has been a fortress, with all three of their home league games this season ending in wins.
Bologna arrive under Raffaele Palladino, appointed during the September international break after Domenico Tedesco's departure, and back-to-back road wins in Serie A give them some momentum.
History leans hard toward the hosts, with AC Milan carrying a long unbeaten run into this one spanning 31 of their last 34 meetings with Bologna in all competitions.
AC Milan vs Bologna Recent Results
Milan haven't lost in Serie A across their last 8 outings, most recently winning at Udinese with goals from Christian Pulisic and Omari Hutchinson. That win came straight after a heavy Europa League defeat at Bournemouth, though, and the bigger picture is less spotless since they've picked up just 5 wins across their last 10 games overall.
Bologna have managed only 3 wins across their last 10 games, but the arrow is pointing up under Palladino. Nicolò Casale and Federico Bernardeschi scored in the win at Cagliari, their second straight road win in Serie A. Bernardeschi is the guy who makes this attack go.
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 (Injured/doubtful), Pietro Terracciano (Injured/doubtful)
Bologna: Riccardo Orsolini (Injured/out), Roberto Piccoli (Injured/out), Emil Holm (Injured/out)
AC Milan
The probable AC Milan vs Bologna lineups have Amorim sticking with a 4-2-3-1, with Gonçalo Ramos leading the line and Christian Pulisic running the show behind him. Availability is the real issue. Alexis Saelemaekers, Matteo Gabbia and Samuel Chukwueze are out, while Adrien Rabiot and Pietro Terracciano are both doubtful.
Bologna
Palladino looks set to go with a 3-4-3. Jens Odgaard plays through the middle, with Nicolò Cambiaghi and Federico Bernardeschi providing the width and Lewis Ferguson and Tommaso Pobega anchoring midfield. Riccardo Orsolini, Roberto Piccoli and Emil Holm are all ruled out.
AC Milan vs Bologna Predicted Lineup
AC Milan
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Mike Maignan; Sankhoun Diawara, Strahinja Pavlović, Koni De Winter, Fikayo Tomori; Ardon Jashari, Yunus Musah; Davide Bartesaghi, Christian Pulisic, Omari Hutchinson; Gonçalo Ramos
Bologna
Formation: 3-4-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Łukasz Skorupski; Matteo Darmian, Nicolò Casale, Arthur Theate; Juan Miranda, Lewis Ferguson, Tommaso Pobega, Nadir Zortea; Nicolò Cambiaghi, Jens Odgaard, Federico Bernardeschi
AC Milan vs Bologna Key Stats & Game Facts
- AC Milan have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 8 games vs Bologna (Serie A).
- AC Milan have had 6+ shots on target in 3 of their last 3 games (Serie A).
- Adrien Rabiot has scored in 3 of his last 3 apps (Serie A).
- Lewis Ferguson has committed 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 apps vs AC Milan (Serie A).
- Rafael Leão has attempted 2+ shots in 7 of his last 9 apps vs Bologna (Serie A).
AC Milan vs Bologna Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our AC Milan vs Bologna prediction is a 2-1 win for the hosts. Milan are the clear favorite on the moneyline at -125 (Polymarket), and we have no problem siding with them. They finish their looks better and create more through the middle, and Bologna's back three struggles in the air and on set pieces. Bologna's width gives them enough to get on the board, but Milan have more quality in the final third, and that decides it.
Best Picks
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Milan's attack should create enough chances to clear the line. The Total Goals Over/Under line looks too low for this matchup. The projected total sits above it, and there have been 3+ goals scored in 4 of the last 5 meetings between AC Milan and Bologna in Serie A.
Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Milan should score, and Bologna's wide attackers should get at least one goal back. The Both Teams To Score market fits our 2-1 call. Bologna's defense is soft on set pieces and in the air, so Milan have a clear route to goal. At the other end, Cambiaghi and Bernardeschi give a team built on width enough individual skill to punish Milan once.
AC Milan vs Bologna Same Game Parlay
Our AC Milan vs Bologna Same Game Parlay picks combine Ramos shots, Bernardeschi on target, a Bernardeschi card and Milan's attack doing its job in front of the home crowd.
Gonçalo Ramos Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market. He's gotten off 3 or more shots in each of his past three Serie A outings, and everything Milan build runs through him.
Federico Bernardeschi Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. Six times across his past eight Serie A appearances he's put at least one shot on frame.
Federico Bernardeschi in the To Be Shown A Card market. The referee has reached for a card against him twice over his previous three Serie A outings, and Bologna play an aggressive style.
Over 1.5 in the Total Home Goals market. AC Milan have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 6 games vs Bologna in Serie A.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
AC Milan vs Bologna Talking Points
The elephant in the room is the Derby della Madonnina against league leaders Inter on October 31. That makes this Milan's last league test before the derby, and Amorim has to manage a thin squad without letting this one slip. On the field, the key battle is Milan in the air against a Bologna defense that rates poorly in aerial duels and on set pieces. If Milan win that fight in the box, Bologna's width won't save them. That's the thinking behind our AC Milan vs Bologna best picks.
AC Milan vs Bologna Predictions FAQs
When is the AC Milan vs Bologna Serie A game?
The Serie A game is on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with kickoff at 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT.
Where is AC Milan vs Bologna being played?
The game is being played at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan.
Who is in the AC Milan vs Bologna probable lineups?
AC Milan's probable lineup includes M. Maignan, S. Pavlovic, F. Tomori and G. Ramos. Bologna's probable lineup includes L. Skorupski, L. Ferguson, F. Bernardeschi and J. Odgaard.
Which players are injured or doubtful for AC Milan vs Bologna?
Injured for AC Milan are A. Saelemaekers, M. Gabbia and S. Chukwueze, and injured for Bologna are R. Orsolini, R. Piccoli and E. Holm. A. Rabiot and P. Terracciano are listed as doubtful for AC Milan.
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