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Prediction: AC Milan vs Bologna

Tom Dunstan in Free Soccer Predictions, Serie A 6 May 2019

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Verdict: Bologna draw no bet

Best Odds: 3/1

Bookmaker: Bet365

Desperate to reclaim their spot in the European positions, AC Milan will host a resurgent Bologna at the San Siro on Monday night.

AC Milan

Starting with the hosts, after enduring a very worrying run of form at the back end of the Serie A season, AC Milan now find themselves at the heart of a battle to secure a European finish. Coming off the back of another lackluster display in their 2-0 loss away at Torino last weekend, Gennaro Gattuso’s side have suffered back-to-back defeats and sit three points adrift of the top-four. Remarkably winning just one of their last eight matches across all competitions, a run that also saw them coming crashing out of the Coppa Italia last month, I Rossoneri’s major issue of late has been their form in the final third. Failing to find the net in over 300 minutes of action, Monday’s hosts have not scored more than just a single goal in a matchup since the middle of March. While Milan might be enduring a worrying run at the end of the season, Gattuso’s men will be boosted by their recent record against Bologna. AC are unbeaten in their last six matches against Monday’s visitors and have won five of those contests.

Team News

Club captain Alessio Romagnoli is out after being sent-off in the defeat to Torino last weekend. Cristian Zapata will replace the Italian international in central defence.

Bologna

As for the visitors, while AC Milan might be enduring a sluggish end to the season, the same cannot be said about a revitalized Bologna side. Putting in yet another dominant display in their convincing 3-1 win at home to Empoli last weekend, Siniša Mihajlović will have his sights firmly set on pulling off a very surprising push for a top half finish. Climbing away from the relegation zone and chasing a five-point deficit, Bologna are enjoying a four-match unbeaten run and have won three of those matchups. Also losing just one of their last eight outings, a run that stems back to the start of March, a huge part of their turnaround has been their form in the final third. I Rossoblu have scored three goals in each of their previous three victories and have found the net in eight of their last nine matches across all competitions. If Bologna are to come away with the three points on Monday night, then the visitors will be looking for the in-form Erick Pulgar to continue on what is becoming a very eye-catching run of form. Finding the net against Sampdoria a fortnight ago, the Chile international has bagged six goals in his last eight Seria A appearances.

Team News

Roberto Soriano’s absence in midfield could force Sinisa Mihajlovic to revert to a 4-3-3 lineup, with Andrea Poli likely to make a return to the starting lineup.

Key Factors to Consider

  • AC Milan have won one of their last eight matches across all competitions.
  • Bologna are unbeaten in their last four Serie A matches, winning three of those contests.
  • The visitors have also scored three goals in each of their last three victories.
  • Erick Pulgar has scored six goals in his last eight appearances.
  • AC have failed to score in back-to-back matches for the first time in 2019.

Conclusion

While AC Milan may hold an impressive record against Bologna over the previous seasons, Monday’s hosts are enduring a very worrying end to the year and Bologna will fancy their chances of pulling off an upset on their trip to the San Siro. With the visitors enjoying a remarkable end to the campaign, we’re backing Siniša Mihajlović’s side with a draw no bet.

Verdict: Bologna draw no bet

Best Odds: 3/1

Bookmaker: Bet365

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tom Dunstan


Formerly of The Independent, Tom has spent the past six years as one of our senior writers and betting experts. Alongside working with numerous publications from across the globe, Tom also graduated from the University of Falmouth in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Digital Media.
Spending almost the past decade working in countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, he has also spent time featuring in sports radio. Tom can be followed on Instagram - @iamtomdunstan

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