AC Milan v Bologna

• Milan have lost five of their last 11 games in Serie A, the same number Bologna have suffered over the course of the entire league season.

• Before the start of this season, Milan were unbeaten in each of their last 17 meetings with Bologna.

• Pulisic and Leao both rank joint-second in the league for assists, having managed eight each to date.

• Milan and Bologna will meet again just five days after this match, as they clash in the Coppa Italia final.

Following a turbulent season for The Rossoneri, prospects of European football hang by a thread, but a win at home against high-flying Bologna could reignite their chances. Milan currently sit six points adrift of the Europa Conference League spots and seven from Champions League qualification, although a competitive goal difference helps their case.

Their opponents, Bologna, are one of the teams standing in their way, firmly in the European mix themselves. That makes this head-to-head clash pivotal for both sides, with potentially season-defining implications. A win for Vincenzo Italiano’s men would put them in a very strong position, given that they sit just one point shy of the three teams above them who currently occupy a place each in all three European competitions.

That said, perhaps the more significant encounter is to follow, with Milan and Bologna facing off once more, just five days after this clash, in the Coppa Italia final. With automatic Europa League qualification guaranteed for the winner, this route may represent Milan’s most realistic shot at salvaging their European ambitions.

⭐ AC Milan v Bologna Predictions and Best Bets

Backing Both Teams Score No Draw at 2.63 is an exciting option and seems well placed given that splitting the points does little good for either side in the race for European football. We could see a very attacking game with neither side likely to want to settle for a draw. This selection landed in the reverse fixture this season, a 2-1 win for Bologna.

Bologna would have to be the more likely of the sides to come away with three points, and with the bookies seemingly caught in two minds here, they’ve been priced generously to come out on top at 2.80.

There’s a strong possibility Milan will play a slightly weakened team in this clash, given injuries to Bondo, Fofana, and Abraham, as well as the motivation to rest his men ahead of the repeat clash in the Coppa Italia.

🔴 Milan's Conflicting Priorities

Following an 11-game run which saw the Rossoneri lose five times in the league, the Coppa Italia now seemingly offers Milan their best shot at European qualification.

Another widely touted opinion in the Italian media is that of how Conceicao’s contract situation could weigh into his priorities. Having accepted a contract which contains a clause allowing Milan to terminate his role at the end of the season, Conceicao’s future remains uncertain, which has led many to suggest that the cup may be his priority, standing out more on his CV.

Indeed, their best results have come in the cup, including a hugely impressive 3-0 victory against rivals, Inter, en route to the final.

⚫ Bologna Continue to Impress

Bologna, by contrast, have demonstrated incredible consistency over the course of the season, losing just five games in the league to date. Despite a host of tricky games to wrap up the season, Vincenzo Italiano’s men have recently taken points off of each of Juventus, Inter, Napoli, and Lazio. The earliest of those came against Lazio, a game in which Bologna delivered an unparalleled performance at home, triumphing 5-0.

If not for a disappointing start to the season, Bologna would have undoubtedly pulled away in the race for Champions League football.

📊 AC Milan v Bologna Head-to-Head Key Stats

Bologna and Milan came toe-to-toe not long ago, with the last clash between these sides unfolding just over two months ago. On that occasion, Bologna delivered an assured 2-1 win, coming from behind despite being the better of the pair pretty consistently throughout the 90.

This remains the only clash during the respective reigns of Italiano and Conceicao, although, prior to that, it’s clear to see that the Rossoneri had the upper hand. Before the start of this season, Milan were unbeaten in each of the last 17 meetings with Bologna, winning the bulk of them. Intriguingly, red cards were a prominent feature of these games, with a notable 10 players seeing red over the period - this could be a market to keep an eye on.

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