Two familiar foes meet again as AC Milan 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.
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
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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.
