The Italian Serie A returns after the international break with a highly anticipated matchup as AC Milan hosts Bologna at the San Siro. This game has an added layer of intensity, as it’s a rematch of the recent Coppa Italia final where Bologna secured a surprise victory. Both teams have had mixed starts to the season and will be eager to get a crucial win.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueSerie ASeptember 14, 20256:45 PMSan Siro, Milan, Italy
Team Form and Analysis:
AC Milan enters this match with a win and a loss in their first two league matches. The Rossoneri suffered a surprising 2-1 home defeat to newly promoted Cremonese on the opening day but bounced back with a convincing 2-0 away victory against Lecce. Under the leadership of returning manager Massimiliano Allegri, Milan is still adapting to a number of new players. They will be without key forward Rafael Leão due to a calf injury, but have several new signings, including Christopher Nkunku and Adrien Rabiot, who could make their debuts.
Bologna has had an identical start to their Serie A campaign, with a win and a loss in their first two matches. The visitors are coming off a 1-0 home victory over Como and will be looking to build on that momentum. Their recent Coppa Italia final victory over Milan will give them a psychological edge. Bologna has a number of key players sidelined with injury, including striker Ciro Immobile, which will be a significant challenge for them to overcome.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is overwhelmingly in favor of AC Milan. The Rossoneri have won 28 of their 45 competitive meetings to Bologna’s 7. However, the tide has started to turn in recent times. While Milan won their last league meeting 3-1, Bologna’s 1-0 win in the Coppa Italia final in May of this year is fresh in the minds of both sides.
Player to Watch:
AC Milan: With Rafael Leão out, all eyes will be on new signings Santiago Giménez and Christian Pulisic. Pulisic scored in their last match and has been in good form, while Giménez will be looked upon to lead the line. The potential debuts of Nkunku and Rabiot will also be a point of interest.
Bologna: The focus for Bologna will be on their key attacking players, particularly Riccardo Orsolini, who scored the winning goal in their last league match. They will also need a strong performance from their defense and goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski to contain Milan’s potent attack.
Prediction:
This is a tough one to call, given the mixed form of both teams and the added pressure of a derby. While AC Milan has a superior squad on paper and the home advantage, Bologna has a recent history of upsetting them. The absence of Rafael Leão is a big blow for Milan, which could make this a much tighter affair than it would have been. A narrow victory for AC Milan seems like a very plausible outcome, but a hard-fought draw would not be a surprise.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the AC Milan vs Bologna match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
USA: Paramount+, FuboTV
Canada: DAZN
India: JioCinema, Sports18
UK: TNT Sports, DAZN
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