Prediction: AC Milan vs Bologna – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Meeting for the second time in the space of a few days, AC Milan and Bologna will travel to the Stadio Olimpo when they meet in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday night.

AC Milan

Starting with AC Milan, while Sergio Conceicao might have found some major pressure on his shoulders when returning from March’s international break, the Italian icons have certainly turned a real corner over the past few weeks. Picking up some dream momentum over the weekend as they stormed their way to a 3-1 victory against Bologna at the San Siro, the former Porto boss will be demanding a repeat performance here. In fact, getting May underway with a 2-1 win away at Genoa, the Rossoneri have won each of their previous four domestic showdowns across all competitions. Booking their spot in the final of this season’s Coppa Italia thanks to a famous 4-1 aggregate victory against arch-rivals Inter Milan, AC are enjoying their most fruitful spell since Conceicao’s arrival back in January.

AC Milan Team News

Limping off in the opening moments against Bologna last weekend due to a freak accident, AC Milan are still sweating over the fitness of former Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori here. Likewise, both still dealing with respective injury issues, Emerson Royal and Warren Bondo will not feature on Wednesday night.

However, after serving a Serie A suspension at the San Siro on Friday night, Rafael Leao should make a full return. Coming off the bench and bagging a late brace against Bologna, January recruit Santiago Tomas Gimenez will be handed the chance to lead Conceicao’s charge.

Bologna

As for Bologna, while the Greyhounds might have enjoyed a sensational purple patch on either side of March’s international break, it is fair to say that Vincenzo Italiano’s camp are enduring somewhat of a recent wobble. Eventually falling to that 3-1 loss at the San Siro last weekend, the former Fiorentina boss has seen his squad muster just a single win from any of their previous six consecutive Serie A appearances. Watching their European dreams take a real blow, Bologna should also be concerned by what is a downbeat record against the Rossoneri. In fact, Italiano’s men have recorded just a sole win from any of their last 19 straight meetings across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to January 2016.

Bologna Team News

Lasting just 31 minutes at the San Siro last weekend and sustaining a reported calf injury, Bologna will be without Croatian international Martin Erlic on Wednesday night. However, despite not featuring since April 20th with a thigh strain, former Nice starlet Dan Ndoye could return to Italiano’s squad.

Making his move from Nottingham Forest a permanent one last summer, Remo Freuler will start in the middle of the park. Despite notching just a pair of Serie A strikes this season, former Toulouse striker Thijs Dallinga should lead Bologna’s attack at the Stadio Olimpico.

AC Milan vs Bologna Key Factors to Consider

• When AC Milan and Bologna met for a Serie A showdown last weekend, the Rossoneri collected a 3-1 victory at the San Siro.
• In fact, AC Milan have lost just one of their last 19 straight meetings across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to January 2016.
• Bologna have recorded just a single win from any of their previous six Serie A appearances.
• AC Milan have won their last four appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 10-2.
• Four of the last five meetings between AC Milan and Bologna have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

Claiming a dramatic 3-1 victory when they welcomed Bologna to the San Siro on Friday night, AC Milan will be desperately seeking a repeat performance here. With the Coppa Italia title hanging in the balance, the Rossoneri will be excited by a dominant record against Wednesday’s opponents. Remarkably losing just one of their previous 19 consecutive meetings across all fronts, Conceicao’s camp appear to have hit top gear at a crucial time. However, with four of the last five meetings between AC Milan and Bologna finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Dachbet