Milan vs Bologna Prediction 14 September 2025
📢 Can Milan live up to their status as favorites, or will Bologna once again surprise with their organized play? One of the standout matches of Serie A's third round takes place at the San Siro. Both teams have adjusted after their initial setbacks and secured solid victories in the second round, so they come into this clash with high spirits. The Rossoneri aim to build on their impressive performance against Lecce (2-0), while the Red and Blues showed their discipline and ability to punish stronger opponents with a 1-0 win over Como. An intriguing battle is on the horizon.
Head-to-Head
📊 The recent head-to-head history between Milan and Bologna highlights the "Rossoneri" dominance: out of 37 matches, they have claimed victory in 24, while the "Red and Blues" have only secured 5 wins, with 8 games ending in draws. Last season, the teams clashed three times: in the league, they exchanged home victories-Bologna won 2-1, followed by Milan's revenge with a 3-1 win. In the Coppa Italia final, Bologna once again emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 triumph.
Head-to-head statistics Milan - Bologna
Milan Team Overview
🔴 This summer, AC Milan made significant investments to revamp their squad with high-caliber players. However, the start of the new season has been inconsistent. In the opening round, the Rossoneri suffered a surprising home defeat to Cremonese (1-2), highlighting issues with team cohesion and finishing. Yet, in their second match, the situation took a dramatic turn: away against Lecce, Milan dominated the game for the full 90 minutes, creating numerous chances and effectively shutting down their opponents. The team scored four goals, although two were disallowed, and rightfully secured three points with a 2-0 victory. This result demonstrated that the revamped Milan have the potential to rise to the level expected by their fans, but they still lack consistency.
Match Results: Milan
Bologna Team Overview
🔵 Bologna managed to bounce back after their opening round setback, where they fell to Roma (0-1) on the road, barely creating any dangerous opportunities. In their second match, the "Rossoblu" looked much more composed against Como, who have rightfully earned a reputation as one of Serie A's solid mid-table sides. The team delivered a well-organized performance, securing a narrow 1-0 victory. Despite playing defensively and holding just 36% of the possession, Bologna appeared sharper in attack, taking more shots at goal and, crucially, preventing the "Larians" from creating any real threats in front of their own goal.
Match Results: Bologna
Latest news
Milan
📣 Massimiliano Allegri (Milan's coach) emphasized the importance of the victory after the match against Lecce, especially following the slip-up against Cremonese: "Today, we need to talk about the game because winning was crucial for us. We played well... The victory was necessary to put the defeat to Cremonese behind us." Allegri also highlighted the mental aspect: "Winning has to happen on the pitch. Just wearing the Milan jersey doesn’t guarantee success. Today, the team played with great humility and focus - this is what should guide us forward."
🚫 Milan have several players sidelined. Ardon Jashari suffered a muscle injury and is expected to return by the end of September. Rafael Leão is in a similar situation, recovering from a calf injury and will also miss matches until the end of the month. Lorenzo Torriani rounds out the list, with his participation in doubt due to muscle issues.
Bologna
📣 Bologna's manager Vincenzo Italiano expressed satisfaction with his team's return to form: "This wasn't just any victory... I saw the real Bologna again, in terms of fight and character. Of course, we need to improve our play with the ball to limit our opponents more, but we are on the right path." The coach emphasized the players' response after previous setbacks: "I witnessed a strong desire to get back to earning points, to play with more energy both with and without the ball compared to the last match - and we achieved that."
🚫 Bologna are facing significant personnel issues. Ciro Immobile is sidelined until the end of September due to a hamstring injury, weakening their attacking line. Emil Holm and Nicolo Casale are recovering from thigh injuries and are not expected back until the end of the month. Additionally, Tommaso Pobega joins them on the injury list with a muscle issue, with a similar recovery timeline.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
AC Milan have consistently delivered strong performances at home against Bologna, scoring more than once in 8 of their last 9 Serie A encounters at San Siro. The Rossoneri have a knack for breaking down the Rossoblu's defense, creating numerous opportunities and capitalizing on them. If they bring the same attacking flair and mindset they displayed against Lecce in late August, the hosts should easily surpass this mark. Our bet is on Milan to score over 1.5 goals.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Bologna typically play a defensive game when visiting Milan, rarely committing numbers forward. As a result, their corner count remains low; in 6 consecutive head-to-head Serie A meetings, the Rossoblu have not managed more than four corners. In this scenario, the best option is to go with Bologna under 4.5 corners.
Editorial Prediction
AC Milan are seen as the favorites for the upcoming clash, and it's hard to fault the bookmakers for that assumption. The team boasts a stronger lineup, and in home head-to-heads, the Rossoneri traditionally perform confidently, often netting two or three goals. However, Bologna should not be underestimated: if the Rossoblù play as organized as they did against Como (1-0), the hosts might face challenges both in converting their chances and in neutralizing quick counterattacks from their opponents. Moreover, last season Bologna managed to score in all three encounters between the sides. Taking all this into account, betting on both teams to score (yes) seems like a sound option. As for the scoreline, we anticipate seeing a 2-1 result on the board.
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Betting Tips: Milan - Bologna
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