Bologna vs AC Milan Preview, prediction, team news, lineups

Today’s Match Between Bologna and AC Milan: Preview, Prediction, Team News, and Lineups for Serie A Round 1 Today’s Match on Monday, August 21.

Bologna vs AC Milan Match Preview

Bologna and AC Milan will meet in the opening game of the 2023-24 Serie A season on Monday, August 21. The match will be played at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna, Italy.

Bologna finished ninth in Serie A last season, while AC Milan won the title. Milan have made a number of changes to their squad over the summer, bringing in the likes of Divock Origi, Junior Messias and Alessandro Florenzi. However, they will be without the injured Simon Kjaer and Ante Rebic.

Bologna have also made some signings, including Marko Arnautovic and Mattias Svanberg. However, they will be without the injured Mitchell Dijks and Arthur Theate.

The bookmakers have made AC Milan the favorite for the match, with odds of 1.67. Bologna is the underdog, at odds of 5.00. The draw has a price of 3.40.

The two teams have met 15 times in Serie A, with AC Milan winning 10 times, Bologna winning three times, and two games drawn.

The last time the two teams met was in February 2023, when AC Milan won 2-0 at the San Siro.

In conclusion, AC Milan is the favorite for the match, but Bologna hopes to surprise. The match is expected to be close, and a draw is a possibility.

Bologna vs AC Milan Match Facts

Serie A Round 1
MATCH: Bologna vs AC Milan
DATE: August 21, 2023
VENUE: Craven Cottage (London)
TIME: 18:45(UK)

Bologna vs AC Milan Team News

Sure, here are the team news for Bologna and AC Milan ahead of their Serie A match on August 21st, 2023:

Bologna

Out: Mitchell Dijks (knee), Arthur Theate (knee)
Doubts: None

AC Milan

Out: Simon Kjaer (knee), Ante Rebic (hamstring)
Doubts: None

Bologna is expected to start with the same lineup that beat Cesena in a friendly on Saturday. Marko Arnautovic will lead the attack, supported by Musa Barrow and Riccardo Orsolini.

AC Milan is expected to start with the same lineup that beat Real Madrid in a friendly on Wednesday. Rafael Leao and Alexis Saelemaekers will be the main threats up front, while Sandro Tonali and Tiemoue Bakayoko will provide support in midfield.

The match is expected to be very close, with both teams having a chance to win. Bologna have a good record at home and are confident of scoring goals, but AC Milan are the defending champions and have a more talented team.

Possible starting lineups For Both Teams

Bologna

Skorupski; Soumaoro, Medel, Theate, Hickey; Schouten, Svanberg, Aebischer; Barrow, Arnautovic, Orsolini

AC Milan

Maignan; Calabria, Kalulu, Tomori, Hernandez; Tonali, Bakayoko; Messias, Leao, Saelemaekers; Giroud

Bologna vs AC Milan Prediction

AC Milan 2-1 Bologna

AC Milan will take the lead in the first half, but Bologna will equalize in the second half. AC Milan will score the winning goal at the end of the match.

Of course, this is just my prediction. The actual result of the match could be different.

FAQs

Q. When does Bologna vs AC Milan kick-off?

Ans. 21st August 2023 at 18:45 (UK)

Q. Where is Bologna vs AC Milan being played?

Ans. Craven Cottage (London)

Q. Where can I get tickets for Bologna vs AC Milan?

Ans.Tickets are available on Home Side Club website.

Q. What time does the Bologna vs AC Milan Match match start?

Ans. 18:45 (UK)

Q. Which team will hit more Goals in Bologna vs AC Milan match?

Ans. Brentford will hit more Goals in this match.

Q. What TV channel is Bologna vs AC Milan on in the UK?

Ans. This match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event (UK/Irl).

Q. Where can I stream Bologna vs AC Milan in the UK?

Ans. This match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event (UK/Irl).

Bologna vs AC Milan Preview, prediction, team news, lineups