Bologna vs AC Milan prediction
The Serie A encounter between Bologna FC and AC Milan will take place on Tuesday, 03.02.2026 at 10:45 GMT+3 at the Renato Dall’Ara stadium. This Matchday 23 fixture pits a resurgent Bologna side against one of the title contenders in AC Milan. Bologna occupy ninth position on the table with 30 points, while AC Milan sit second with 47 points. The game promises tactical intrigue under the stewardship of Vincenzo Italiano for Bologna and Massimiliano Allegri for AC Milan, and it merits careful consideration from both neutral observers and bettors.
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Main Betting Tip: Both teams score? Yes
Bologna have managed 32 goals in the league and often rely on proactive attacking phases under Vincenzo Italiano; they are capable of breaching organised defences. Conversely, Milan’s attacking potency and pattern of matches that include goals at both ends suggest they can be vulnerable to counters and transitional threats, particularly when away teams press high. Given the offensive profiles and the home advantage that Bologna will leverage, the market for both teams to score appears realistic. Best available odds for Both Teams to Score — Yes are 1.78 at 1xBet.
Betting Tip 2: Under 2.5 goals
Although both teams possess goal-scoring capacity, the statistical evidence and tactical tendencies indicate a lower-scoring contest. Milan’s defensive record (17 goals conceded in the league) and their propensity to approach away fixtures with structure may limit the overall goal tally. Bologna, while capable of scoring, have not shown a consistent high volume of goals at home and may adopt a measured approach to contain Milan long enough to strike on the break. The Under 2.5 market is therefore appealing for bettors seeking a cautious expectation of the scoreline.
Betting Tip 3: Correct score 1-1
A 1:1 draw encapsulates the balance expected from this meeting: Milan’s narrow defensive margins combined with Bologna’s capacity to find a goal, particularly from set pieces or swift transitions. While an AC Milan win is the primary recommendation, the match dynamics — a disciplined away side versus a motivated home team — make a low-scoring draw a plausible outcome. For bettors who prefer conservative correct-score selections, 1:1 is the advised option; check with 1xBet for available odds on the exact-score market.
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Statistics for Bologna FC vs AC Milan
Bologna FC team news!
Under the guidance of coach Vincenzo Italiano, Bologna have accumulated 30 points, placing them ninth in the Serie A standings. Their record stands at 8 wins, 6 draws and 8 defeats, with a goals-for/goals-against tally of 32:27. At the Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna’s home record reads 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats, which underscores a degree of unpredictability in front of their supporters. Recent form shows a mixed pattern; across their last five matches in all competitions, Bologna registered 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. The club’s most recent outing was a productive 3:0 away win in European competition against Maccabi Tel Aviv, which may inject confidence into the squad ahead of this league fixture.
AC Milan team news!
Managed by Massimiliano Allegri, AC Milan have been one of the more consistent teams in Serie A this season with 47 points from 22 rounds, recording 13 wins, 8 draws and only 1 defeat, while scoring 35 and conceding 17 goals. Milan’s away form is especially noteworthy: 6 wins and 5 draws without a single away defeat, marking them as a difficult opponent on the road. In their last five matches across competitions, Milan have 2 wins and 3 draws, remaining unbeaten. Their most recent match produced a 1:1 away draw against AS Roma, demonstrating both resilience and a tendency toward conservative results away from home.
H2H statistics
The head-to-head record over the last five meetings between Bologna and AC Milan is finely balanced: 2 wins for Bologna, 1 draw and 2 wins for AC Milan across all competitions. The most recent direct meeting resulted in a 1:0 home victory for AC Milan. Such parity in historical encounters suggests that while Milan enter this fixture as favourites on form and table position, Bologna have the capacity to impose themselves and cause difficulties.
Last results Bologna FC
In their last five matches in all competitions Bologna have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. The sequence reflects a mixed form: capable of strong individual performances and victories, yet also susceptible to lapses that produce defeats. Current form can be summarised as inconsistent but with signs of attacking cohesion, particularly following their recent continental victory.
Last results AC Milan
AC Milan’s last five matches across all competitions show 2 wins and 3 draws, with no defeats. This run highlights their resilience and tactical discipline under Allegri, especially away from home. Milan’s recent unbeaten streak provides them with momentum and confidence, reinforcing their status as favourites heading into the Renato Dall’Ara.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, AC Milan are the clear favourites on account of superior league position, unbeaten away record, defensive solidity and overall squad depth. Nevertheless, Bologna’s home environment and ability to score mean this encounter may remain finely poised and potentially low-scoring. Accordingly, primary predictions favour Both Teams to Score (Yes) and Under 2.5 goals as an alternative pick, while the conservative correct-score projection is 1:1.
