One of the matches rescheduled from the 9th round of the Italian Serie A will take place on Thursday at the “Renato Dall’Ara” stadium, where the local Bologna will host Milan. We offer an excellent prediction with a good odds from our team of experts.
Bologna
Under the guidance of Vincenzo Italiano, Bologna failed to progress past the group stage of the Champions League, unlike Milan, and thus did not expend energy in the playoffs. This will likely allow the “Rossoblù” to maintain more freshness and energy for the upcoming match. An important moment was the return of Riccardo Orsolini after injury – although he did not play a full match against Parma, his presence on the field significantly boosts the team’s attacking potential.
However, the trip to Parma last weekend ended in disappointment for Bologna – a 0:2 defeat. The team also faced problems in the goalkeeping department: backup goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia received very low ratings from critics for his performance. In the next match against Milan, the return of first-choice goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski is expected, which will likely provide the necessary defensive stability.
Milan
In the last round under Sérgio Conceição, Milan suffered a 1:2 away defeat against Torino. This was the first loss for the “Rossoneri” in their last five Serie A matches, where they had previously recorded three wins and one draw. Before that, the “Rossoneri” were eliminated from the Champions League, losing in the Round of 16 to Rotterdam’s Feyenoord. In both matches, their defense was a disaster. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan received very low ratings. Another underperformer was left-back Theo Hernandez.
It is worth noting that Milan failed to keep a clean sheet in 7 of their last 9 league matches. As a result, the club has dropped to seventh place in the league standings, trailing Bologna only on goal difference, with both teams level on points. This away fixture in Bologna serves as a real test of strength for Milan. Fans are demanding improvements in play and securing a spot in at least one of the European competitions next season, as the club is no longer in contention for top positions in the league.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head Stats
Since 2021, the two teams have faced each other seven times. Milan won four of those matches, while the other three ended in a draw. In four of these seven meetings, the “Both Teams to Score” bet was successful.
Prediction
Milan heavily exploits the flanks in their attacks, which often results in a high number of corner kicks. After last week’s disappointments, the team will be eager to redeem itself and continue pressing their opponent. A solid bet to consider is Milan’s individual total for corners – over 3.5 at odds of 1.52.
