Key Facts
- AC Milan is tied with Roma for fourth place in the standings; a win would ramp up the pressure in the race for the top spots.
- Christian Pulisic and Omari Hutchinson scored in the 2-0 win over Udinese, delivering a convincing response following Milan’s defeat in the Europa League.
- Bologna has won twice in its last five games; victories at Cagliari and Lecce support a bet on Bologna or a draw despite Milan’s unbeaten start to the league season.
- Betting on a draw remains risky due to Milan’s unbeaten start to the league season; however, Bologna’s recent wins at Cagliari and Lecce provide grounds for it.
Match Preview
AC Milan responded to their Europa League loss at AFC Bournemouth with a commanding league victory over Udinese. FC Bologna is coming off a win against Cagliari. On Wednesday, the two teams will face off in Serie A at San Siro/Giuseppe Meazza. Ruben Amorim’s team is in fourth place, tied on points with Roma. A win could keep the pressure on them. For Raffaele Palladino and FC Bologna, it remains to be seen whether their recent upward trend will hold up against a stronger opponent.
AC Milan won the last recorded competitive match between the two sides 3-0 in February 2026. That reinforces the hosts’ status as favorites. However, FC Bologna’s most recent road performance suggests that this match could be closer.
- Venue: San Siro/Giuseppe Meazza, Milan
- Date and time: Oct. 28, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 9)
The betting market clearly favors AC Milan. The strongest counterargument is AC Milan’s undefeated start to the Serie A season. Betting on a draw alone is therefore riskier. Their recent streak of clean sheets should also be factored into the goal betting. Nevertheless, the picks lean toward these result bets and over 2.5 goals: FC Bologna’s away form keeps them in the game, while Matteo Gabbia and Emil Holm are out. Anyone looking to place one of these bets should check the odds in advance and, if applicable, the terms for a betting bonus for new customers.
AC Milan Form & Record Check
AC Milan defeated Udinese 2-0 in Serie A. Christian Pulisic converted a pass from Luka Modrić, and Omari Hutchinson scored off a rebound. Especially given the short break, this was a convincing response to the 0–3 loss in the Europa League at AFC Bournemouth. The previous 3–2 league win against Atalanta Bergamo was less dominant: When the pressure eased in the closing stages, a potential opportunity for FC Bologna emerged.
This limits Amorim’s options in midfield and on the right flank. Sankhoun Diawara hinted at being an alternative with his start, as did Davide Bartesaghi with his performance in midfield against Udinese. AC Milan remains undefeated in Serie A. Against FC Bologna, however, defending a lead could be just as important as building one.
FC Bologna Form & Record Check
FC Bologna won 2-0 at Cagliari in Serie A. Casale scored first, then Federico Bernardeschi converted a penalty kick. Following their previous 2-1 win at US Lecce, a bet on a draw or the double chance makes sense. In between, however, came a 1-3 loss to Inter Milan: Palladino’s team has been picking up results on the road but hasn’t consistently been able to keep stronger opponents in check.
In their first seven league games, FC Bologna scored only six goals. With that output, sustained attacking pressure is hardly to be expected. Riccardo Orsolini and Roberto Piccoli are out, which further limits the team’s options on offense. Emil Holm is also unavailable. The recent win at Cagliari is encouraging, but it’s not yet proof that the scoring drought is over.
FC Bologna could line up in a 3-4-3 formation, with Lukasz Skorupski in goal and Matteo Darmian, Nicolò Casale, and Arthur Theate in front of him. Lewis Ferguson and Tommaso Pobega are expected to start in midfield. Emil Holm and Riccardo Orsolini are out with hamstring injuries; Nadir Zortea and Federico Bernardeschi are set to take their places. Roberto Piccoli is also out with a muscle injury, so Jens Odgaard is slated to start as the center forward.
AC Milan vs. FC Bologna Head-to-Head & Statistics
In the 30 recorded competitive matches between the two teams, AC Milan has 20 wins, FC Bologna has three, and there have been seven draws. A bet on a draw is therefore the boldest choice. AC Milan won 3–0 in February 2026, which explains the hesitation in predicting a draw. However, Bologna’s 1–0 victory in the 2025 Coppa Italia final provides the strongest counterargument: FC Bologna has already beaten AC Milan in a major match. That at least somewhat favors FC Bologna or a draw.
