Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Desperately seeking a Serie A boost on Thursday night, AC Milan will travel to the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara when they meet Bologna.
Bologna
Starting with the hosts, putting in a downbeat display last weekend as they eventually fell to a 2-0 loss away at Parma, Bologna are searching for some recent stability. Nevertheless, dreaming of the chance to book another iconic European finish this season, the Greyhounds have suffered just a single defeat from any of their last 11 appearances across all competitions. Enjoying what has been an eye-catching flurry since returning from Italy’s festive break, Bologna have also gained a reputation for their extended success on home soil. Last seen at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara claiming an action-packed 3-2 win against Torino, Vincenzo Italiano’s men have won each of their previous three home fixtures across all competitions by an aggregate score of 10-4. Likewise, continuing on from last season, Bologna have lost just a single domestic showdown in front of their own supporters since March 2024.
Bologna Team News
Missing out away at Parma last weekend due to a thigh issue, Bologna have already confirmed that Swedish international Emil Holm will once again miss out on Thursday night. However, returning from yet another injury setback, former Aberdeen starlet Lewis Ferguson should get some more minutes under his belt.
Making his move from Nottingham Forest a permanent switch last summer, Remo Freuler will start in the middle of the park. Despite notching just a single domestic strike in any of his previous eight appearances, 20-year-old Santiago Castro should keep his spot leading the line.
AC Milan
As for the visitors, while new boss Sergio Conceicao might have guided AC Milan to Super Cup success over in the Middle East last month, it appears the former Porto manager already has some mounting pressure on his shoulders. Watching their Champions League adventure come to a shock end on February 18th as they fell to a 2-1 aggregate defeat against Dutch outfit Feyenoord, the Rossoneri have come under plenty of recent scrutiny. Putting in another worrying performance last weekend as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Torino, Thursday’s guests have recorded just a single victory from any of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Tumbling out of the European spots, the Italian giants have also shown some extended issues on the road. In fact, AC Milan have lost four of their previous five showdowns away from the San Siro.
AC Milan Team News
Missing out away at Torino last weekend, AC Milan are once again sweating over the fitness of January recruit and Manchester City loanee Kyle Walker. Likewise, not making a single Serie A appearance since opening the New Year, former Chelsea starlet Ruben Loftus-Cheek remains on the sidelines.
Notching a trio of goals since completing a permanent move from Dutch outfit Feyenoord last month, Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez will lead the line. French international Youssouf Fofana should be handed a full recall in the middle of the park.
Bologna vs AC Milan Key Factors to Consider
- When Bologna and AC Milan last met back in January 2024, Thursday’s opponents played out a thrilling 2-2 stalemate at the San Siro.
- However, AC Milan have lost four of their previous five away fixtures across all competitions.
- Bologna have won each of their previous four consecutive showdowns at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.
- In fact, the Greyhounds have suffered just a single domestic defeat on home soil since March 2024.
- AC Milan have failed to muster a domestic clean sheet on their travels since returning from Italy’s festive break.
Conclusion
With Bologna and AC Milan playing out a thrilling 2-2 stalemate when they most recently met back in January 2024, neutrals will be hoping for a similar affair in midweek. With the Greyhounds winning all of their previous four contests at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara by an aggregate score of 10-4, they will be looking to cash in on a Rossoneri squad that have gained a reputation for their glaring issues away from the San Siro. Two camps who open Thursday’s showdown only separated by their goal difference, we could be set for an enjoyable Serie A battle in midweek.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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