Milan vs Bologna Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 09.05.2025

• Date and Time: Friday, May 9, 2025, 19:45 GMT+1
• Venue: San Siro, Milan, Italy

Milan vs Bologna Preview and Team News

Milan Team News

Milan couldn’t find their game for a long time, but they improved significantly after switching to a formation with three centre-backs. They’ve grabbed four wins in their last five matches, including another success in the Derby della Madonnina. 

Moreover, they have demonstrated a resilient spirit in the last round. After trailing 0-1 against Genoa, they turned the tables in two minutes and snatched a 2-1 victory. It should be noted that in this Serie A, Milan collected 19 points from games in which they were behind.

Rafael Leao showed himself brilliantly at the Luigi Ferraris. However, he won’t be in the match against Bologna as he’s suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

Milan predicted lineup vs Bologna

Milan predicted lineup vs Bologna: (3-4-3): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Walker, Loftus-Cheek, Reijnders, Hernandez; Pulisic, Gimenez, Felix.

Bologna Team News

Bologna have delivered a top-notch display in recent months. However, having approached the top four, the visitors are slowing down a bit and have only won once in their previous five rounds. 

Thanks to Riccardo Orsolini’s goal in the 94th minute, Bologna managed to beat Inter on their home turf. But in all the other matches, Vincenzo Italiano’s men played below par. Yet, the Emilians are only one point behind the fourth position before the start of the 36th round.

Dan Ndoye and Emil Holm are still sidelined. It will be interesting to watch the right flank of the defence, where former Milan captain Davide Calabria may appear.

Bologna predicted lineup vs Milan

Bologna predicted lineup vs Milan: (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Calabria, Beukema, Lucumi, Miranda; Ferguson, Freuler; Orsolini, Odgaard, Cambiaghi; Dallinga.

Milan vs Bologna Prediction 

• Pick: Bologna to Win
• Odds: 2.77 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Milan 1-2 Bologna

The hosts had a decent last month and still have a chance to qualify for European competitions, although it’s almost theoretical. Milan have much higher hopes for the upcoming Coppa Italia final on Wednesday. 

For the guests, Friday’s clash at San Siro will be important in the race for a place in the Champions League. There are only three rounds left, and their rivals are close. 

In the first round, already under Sergio Conceição, Bologna beat Milan 2-1, and the only goal in that match was scored by Rafael Leão. He’ll miss the game, and with such a huge blow, the visitors should be able to grab a victory. 

Our first pick here would be Bologna to win. 

Milan vs Bologna Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Both Teams to Score
• Odds: 1.76 (22Bet)

Milan should play attacking football in this home match, even without their central star. Of the last 13 meetings held at San Siro in all tournaments, Conceição’s men failed to score in only one. 

Bologna found the back of the net in 10 of their 12 previous fixtures. While they have a good defence, as we can note, in recent events they’ve experienced frailties in the back, so Milan should be able to capitalise on the defensive weaknesses. 

It’s likely going to be an open game with chances exchanged. So it makes sense to bet on both teams to score. 

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