Serie A: Milan Have a Score to Settle With Bologna in San Siro

AC Milan vs Bologna

AC Milan are out for revenge when they host Bologna at San Siro this Sunday evening, as the Rossoblu defeated the Rossoneri the last time they met. This is a rematch of last season’s Coppa Italia final, where Bologna won by an odd goal, courtesy of Dan Ndoye, who is now with Nottingham Forest.

Both sides started their 2025-26 campaign with a league loss, as AC Milan lost 2-1 to Cremonese and Bologna lost 1-0 to AS Roma. However, they bounced back with wins before the international break, as the Rossoneri beat Lecce 2-0 and the Rossoblu defeated Como 1-0. With three points apiece, AC Milan and Bologna are eighth and 10th in the Serie A standings.

The pregame SBOTOP betting odds favour the hosts to beat their visitors, but Max Allegri and co. are well aware that it is dangerous to underestimate Vincenzo Italiano’s side.

 

Talking Points

AC Milan‘s new recruits have a point to prove

AC Milan are one of the biggest winners in the summer transfer window, and they added two more players who could help their pursuit of a European football spot this season. During the deadline, the Rossoneri acquired Christopher Nkunku and Adrien Rabiot from Chelsea and Marseille, respectively. Nkunku failed to make an impact in Chelsea, so he’s out to prove his worth in Italy. On the other hand, Rabiot was turfed out by Marseille following his altercation with former teammate Jonathan Rowe, who is now with Bologna.

The Rossoneri managed to keep Santiago Gimenez, who was rumored to go to AS Roma. The Mexican international, who scored the late equaliser against South Korea during an international friendly, has started as the team’s No. 9 in their first two Serie A matches. But this time, he’ll compete with Nkunku, Christian Pulisic, and Rafael Leao, who is still completing his recovery from a strained calf, for a spot up front.

Rabiot is reunited with Max Allegri, who coached him for three years at Juventus, so there’s a chance he could start right away in the middle of the park alongside Luka Modric, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Youssouf Fofana.

 

Bologna facing injury woes

Bologna haven’t won back-to-back league games since March, and head coach Vincenzo Italiano will be keen to see more consistency from the team between now and the next international break.

However, it’ll be easier said than done because of their injury concerns. Former Capocannoniere winner Ciro Immobile remains sidelined due to a thigh problem. Ibrahima Sulemana, Nicolo Casale, Emil Holm, and former AC Milan man Tommaso Pobega are also not fit. 

This means more opportunities for Lewis Ferguson, Juan Miranda, Jhon Lucumi, Stefan Posch, and Juan Miranda. The Rossoblu will continue to rely on Riccardo Orsolini, Nicolo Cambiaghi, Jens Odgaard, and Santiago Castro to lead up front. Interestingly, Jonathan Rowe, who had a dust-up with Rabiot in Marseille, is in contention to start.

 

History

Bologna defeated AC Milan in their last encounter to win the Coppa Italia, their first major trophy since 1974. However, AC Milan are undefeated in 18 of their last 19 Serie A matches against Bologna (W14, D4), scoring 38 goals for an average of two goals per match. The Rossoneri’s only defeat came in February 2025 (2-1 at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium). 

AC Milan are also undefeated across their last nine Serie A home matches against Bologna (W7, D2). Their previous home defeat in this fixture was back in January 2016, as Emanuele Giaccherini scored the only goal of the contest.

After losing their first home league game this season, the Rossoneri are in danger of starting their campaign without a win in their first two home league games for the first time since 2012-13, when they lost to Sampdoria and Atalanta.

 

Betting Tip

As mentioned, the Serie A 2025 odds are backing the hosts to win this Sunday evening. AC Milan are 1.93 favourites to win, while Bologna are 3.62 underdogs, and a draw is at 3.24 in the 1X2 market. 

If AC Milan are going to win this, it’ll likely be via an odd goal. Max Allegri teams thrive in low-scoring games, and this might be the case again this weekend. Since Serie A 2025 highlights are likely limited, bettors can add Under 2.25 at 2.19, Under 2.50 at 1.85, Under 2.75 at 1.67, and even Total Goal 0-1 at 3.02 to the parlay. Furthermore, a Correct Score of 1-0 in favour of Bologna – the result of their cup final – is on offer at 10.50.

   

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