Match preview for AC Milan v Bologna
With the Coppa Italia title on the line, AC Milan and Bologna meet at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday evening.
The two groups confronted off on Friday in Serie A, the place Milan ran out 3-1 winners at San Siro.
Now driving a four-sport successful streak – their greatest run in over a yr – Milan seem to be peaking at the proper time.
Regardless of successful the Supercoppa Italiana in January, Milan’s home league type has been erratic, and their European marketing campaign fell quick of expectations.
Nonetheless, their path to the Coppa Italia last has supplied a welcome distraction – and probably a shot at redemption.
Their semi-last win over Inter Milan marked their fifth match unbeaten in opposition to their fierce metropolis rivals this season. Prior to that, they swept apart Sassuolo in a 6-1 rout and edged previous Roma.
Milan’s opponents, Bologna, are chasing their first Coppa Italia crown in over 50 years. Their final win got here in 1974, and they have lifted the trophy solely twice in their historical past.
This season has been one thing of a renaissance underneath Vincenzo Italiano. Bologna eased previous Monza and Atalanta to attain the semi-finals for the first time since 1999, then cruised previous Empoli with a 5-1 combination win.
Now making ready for their fifteenth Coppa Italia conflict with Milan, Bologna have 4 wins in contrast to Milan’s six. Nonetheless, they ended a lengthy league drought in opposition to the Rossoneri earlier this season.
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— AC Milan (@acmilan) May 12, 2025
Group information for AC Milan v Bologna
Milan are set for a enhance with the return of each Youssouf Fofana and Rafael Leao, who missed the current league win over Bologna due to harm and suspension. Fikayo Tomori ought to additionally be obtainable after taking a knock.
In assault, Conceicao faces a choice between Santiago Gimenez, Tammy Abraham, and Luka Jovic for the lone striker position. Warren Bondo and Riccardo Sottil stay sidelined.
For Bologna, Thijs Dallinga is anticipated to begin forward of Santiago Castro, who has struggled with a foot subject. Riccardo Orsolini will present width on the proper, having contributed 15 targets this season.
On the left, Dan Ndoye – who scored the winner in Bologna’s February win over Milan – will compete with Nicolo Cambiaghi and Benjamin Dominguez for a place.
At right-again, Emil Holm might return, difficult Davide Calabria and Lorenzo De Silvestri for a begin.
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— Bologna FC 1909 (@Bolognafc1909) May 12, 2025
Anticipated line-ups for AC Milan v Bologna
AC Milan: Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Jimenez, Fofana, Reijnders, Hernandez; Pulisic, Leao; Jovic
Bologna: Skorupski; Calabria, Beukema, Lucumi, Miranda; Freuler, Ferguson; Orsolini, Odgaard, Dominguez; Dallinga
How one can watch AC Milan v Bologna: TV channel, on-line stream
AC Milan v Bologna will kick-off at 20:00 on Wednesday evening and is accessible to view on Premier Sports activities 1 and the Premier Sports activities Participant.
The Stats for AC Milan v Bologna
- AC Milan have received 3 of the final 4 matches within the Coppa Italia whereas scoring greater than 2.5 targets
- AC Milan have received 3 of the final 4 matches whereas scoring greater than 1.5 targets
- In 17 of the final 19 Bologna matches the variety of targets was underneath 3.5
- Bologna have received 6 of the final 8 matches within the Coppa Italia whereas scoring greater than 1.5 targets
Prediction
Milan have earned 22 factors from dropping positions this season – the most in Serie A – and Bologna aren’t far behind with 18.
Further time could be wanted to separate the 2 sides, however Milan’s expertise and current type give them the edge.
Their monitor document in large matches and knack for late comebacks might show the important thing to the membership incomes their second trophy of the marketing campaign.
