Milan vs Bologna prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, 28 October 2026
On 28 October 2026, Milan will face Bologna in the ninth round of Italy's Serie A. The hosts are expected to go for nothing less than victory in this clash.
Milan vs Bologna team news and expert analysis
The San Siro club slipped from second to fifth in the closing stages of last season, missing out on Champions League football. As a result, the Italians are now competing in the less prestigious Europa League under Ruben Amorim, but they made a poor start with a home defeat to Benfica. They went on to beat Red Bull Salzburg, but then suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Bournemouth on Thursday. They have also dropped points regularly in Serie A, albeit mostly through draws. They did, however, beat Udinese 2-0.
The team from Renato Dall'Ara lost the battle for a place in the European qualification spots in 2025/2026, finishing only eighth in the final table with 56 points. They also made a disastrous start to the new campaign, prompting a change of manager as early as September. In October, they finally picked up a win, beating Lecce 2-1 away from home. After the expected defeat to Inter, they also got the better of Cagliari.
Pulisic and company score two goals per match on average while conceding 0.88. Their next opponents, scoring just one goal per game, have conceded 1.25 on average.
Previous matches: Milan vs Bologna
Milan have won three times in the league, but suffered defeat in the cup.
The stronger club is playing at home. They should win this one (odds – 1.61).
Milan vs Bologna: key statistics and trends
- Milan have won four of their last six matches
- Both teams have scored in 63% of Milan's matches, while the average total goals per game is 2.88
- Bologna have lost one of their last four matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Bologna's matches, while the average total goals per game is 2.25
Milan vs Bologna: possible starting lineups
Milan are expected to line up in a 1-4-4-1-1 formation (possible lineup): Maignan — Thiaw, De Winter, Pavlovic, Bartesaghi — Chukwueze, Modric, Rabiot, Moreira — Pulisic — Goncalo Ramos
Bologna are expected to line up in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Skorupski — Helland, Heggem, Theate — Zortea, Ferguson, Pobega, Miranda — Bernardeschi, Orsolini — Piccoli
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