Bologna vs AC Milan prediction, free betting tips & odds

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Date: 21th August 2023
Kick-Off: 19:45 UK, 20:45 CET
Venue: Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
TV: TNT Sports 1

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Bologna vs AC Milan: top free betting tips

Bologna lock horns with AC Milan in the first round of Serie A 2023/24 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Monday, 21 August. Rossoneri has got the back of consecutive wins in Friendlies while the Red and Blues enter this game with a Copa Italia victory against Cesena.

Match result prediction: AC Milan to win

AC Milan has gone undefeated in the last five H2Hs against Bologna while confirming three victories. Rossoneri have also been admirable in Serie A as they have registered four victories in the last five league outings. On the other hand, Bologna has also been through an undefeated sequence at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, but they ended the last four with equal scores. Given the H2H record and current strength of AC Milan, we predict the Red and Blues as favourites to take three points in this game.

Both teams to score prediction: yes

All of the previous four H2Hs of these two teams at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara have concluded with both teams on the scoring end. Bologna has found the back of the net in four of the last five league outings. But their defence has not been much resilient and claimed just one clean sheet in that course. AC Milan scored in four games during the aforestated period, conceding goals in three matches. Therefore, we can expect the teams to share a BTTS outcome in this encounter.

Correct score prediction: 2-1 to AC Milan

AC Milan has rattled the net twice or more in three of the previous five H2H meetings against Bologna, scoring nine in total in that course. On the other hand, Bologna managed to score more than once in only one game in that course. The Red and Blues have also conceded two goals in each of the previous two matches in Serie A. Meanwhile, the Red and Blues conceded only one goal in two of the recent three league outings while scoring nine goals in that duration. Considering these facts, we predict a 1-2 margin for AC Milan in this fixture.

Bologna vs AC Milan: form, recent games, and news

Bologna preview

The Red and Blues faced third-division side Cesena in the first round of Copa Italia and found a 2-1 lead to get into the second round. Tommaso Corazza rattled the net in just the second minute of the game while Joshua Zirkzee netted the ball for Bologna in the 80th minute. Bologna’s preparation to kick off the Serie A campaign is hindered by two injury-related absences.

AC Milan preview

AC Milan played their last friendly game against Novara and found a comfortable lead of 4-2. In preparation for the Serie A season, the Red and Blacks recorded an average performance with four defeats and four wins in the preseason campaign. AC Milan’s training regimen for the first round of Serie A is affected with Davide Calabria and Ismail Bennacer missing the game due to injuries. 

FAQs regarding Bologna vs AC Milan

What was Bologna's last result? 2-0 win over Cesena.
What was AC Milan's last result? 4-2 win over Novara.
Who is the player to watch? 1-1 draw in Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.