# AC Milan vs Bologna Preview: Allegri’s Rebuild Faces Coppa Italia Rivals at San Siro

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ac-milan-vs-bologna-preview-allegris-rebuild/  
Published: 2026-01-29  
Updated: 2026-01-29  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Two familiar foes meet again as **[AC Milan](https://www.acmilan.com/en) host Bologna** at **San Siro** in Serie A, just months after their dramatic **Coppa Italia final** encounter. Level on **three points from two games**, both sides are eager to build momentum after slow starts to the new campaign.

### **AC Milan vs Bologna: Match Details**

| Fixture | AC Milan vs Bologna |
| --- | --- |
| Competition | Serie A 2025–26 |
| Date | Sunday, September 14 |
| Venue | San Siro, Milan |
| Current Points | Milan: 3 |
| Last Meeting | Coppa Italia Final (Bologna won) |

### **Match Preview**

**AC Milan** finally got their season going with a hard-earned win away at Lecce before the international break. After an opening-day shock defeat to Cremonese, goals from **Ruben Loftus-Cheek** and **Christian Pulisic** steadied the ship. With **Massimiliano Allegri** back at the helm, Milan are focused on restoring stability after last season’s chaos and pushing for a **top-four finish**.

![AC Milan vs Bologna](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-1704.png)

The Rossoneri traditionally dominate this fixture at home, having won **seven of the last nine Serie A meetings at San Siro**. However, Bologna’s recent success suggests this is no longer a straightforward matchup.

**Bologna**, under **Vincenzo Italiano**, arrive with confidence after beating Milan twice last season—most notably in the **Coppa Italia final**, which also secured them European qualification. After losing narrowly to Roma on opening day, they bounced back with a **1–0 win over Como**, courtesy of talisman **Riccardo Orsolini**.

### **Team News**

**AC Milan:**

- Possible debuts for **Christopher Nkunku** and **Adrien Rabiot**
- **Rafael Leão** still recovering, likely bench at best
- Competition for attacking spots with **Pulisic** and **Santiago Gimenez**

**Bologna:**

- **Ciro Immobile**, **Ibrahim Sulemana**, **Tommaso Pobega** ruled out
- **Jon Rowe** could feature against his former rivals

### **Predicted Lineups**

**AC Milan:**  
Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Loftus-Cheek, Modric, Rabiot, Estupiñán; Pulisic, Gimenez

**Bologna:**  
Skorupski; Zortea, Lucumí, Heggem, Miranda; Freuler, Ferguson; Orsolini, Odgaard, Cambiaghi; Castro

### **Match Prediction**

This promises to be tight and tactical. Milan are improving under Allegri, but Bologna’s organisation and confidence from last season could frustrate the hosts.

**Prediction:** *AC Milan 0–0 Bologna*

For official fixtures and standings, check **Serie A’s official website** and club updates from **AC Milan** and **Bologna FC**. For more Serie A previews, predictions, and tactical insights, explore our football coverage on **technosports.co.in** to stay fully in the game.

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## **FAQs**

### **Q1. Who won the last meeting between Milan and Bologna?**

  
Bologna beat AC Milan in the Coppa Italia final last season.

### **Q2. Are AC Milan playing in Europe this season?**

No, Milan failed to qualify for European competition last term and are focused solely on domestic success.