Bologna vs AC Milan: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 August

Betiball's prediction for Bologna vs AC Milan on 21 August 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bologna vs AC Milan preview before placing your bet.

Bologna vs AC Milan: Starting Lineups Time : 21/08/2023 14:45

Bologna
0 - 2
Finished
AC Milan
87' event Sydney van Hooijdonk / Joshua Zirkzee
87' event Kacper Urbanski / Lewis Ferguson
87' event Tommaso Corazza / Charalampos Lykogiannis
77' event Joshua Zirkzee
72' event Oussama El Azzouzi / Nicolas Dominguez
46' event Riccardo Orsolini / Nikola Moro
30' event Michel Aebischer
event 88' Simon Kjaer / Malick Thiaw
event 76' Rade Krunic
event 73' Noah Okafor / Olivier Giroud
event 73' Tommaso Pobega / Ruben Loftus Cheek
event 73' Pierre Kalulu Kyatengwa / Davide Calabria
event 73' Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze / Christian Pulisic
event 51' Theo Hernandez
event 21' Christian Pulisic
event 11' Olivier Giroud
87' event Sydney van Hooijdonk / Joshua Zirkzee
event 88' Simon Kjaer / Malick Thiaw
87' event Kacper Urbanski / Lewis Ferguson
event 76' Rade Krunic
87' event Tommaso Corazza / Charalampos Lykogiannis
event 73' Noah Okafor / Olivier Giroud
77' event Joshua Zirkzee
event 73' Tommaso Pobega / Ruben Loftus Cheek
72' event Oussama El Azzouzi / Nicolas Dominguez
event 73' Pierre Kalulu Kyatengwa / Davide Calabria
46' event Riccardo Orsolini / Nikola Moro
event 73' Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze / Christian Pulisic
30' event Michel Aebischer
event 51' Theo Hernandez
event 21' Christian Pulisic
event 11' Olivier Giroud
Bologna Bologna
Substitutions
#7 Riccardo Orsolini
#17 Oussama El Azzouzi
#77 Sydney van Hooijdonk
#82 Kacper Urbanski
#16 Tommaso Corazza
#14 Kevin Bonifazi
#34 Federico Ravaglia
#29 Lorenzo De Silvestri
#23 Nicola Bagnolini
#80 Giovanni Fabbian
#4 Enzo Joaquin Sosa Romanuk
Bologna Bologna AC Milan AC Milan
17Shots10
5Shots on Goal6
10Fouls4
3Corner Kick6
6Free kick12
2Offside2
2Yellow card2
20Aerial12
3Save5
20Successful Tackles11
3Interceptions10
0Assist2
5Substitution5
7Shots off goal2
2Hit The Post0
11Head Success5
5Blocked2
21Tackle13
3Dribbles12
13Throw-in13
544Passes481
111Attacks96
39Dangerous attacks33
1Corner Kicks(HT)3
AC Milan AC Milan
Substitutions
#24 Simon Kjaer
#20 Pierre Kalulu Kyatengwa
#32 Tommaso Pobega
#21 Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze
#17 Noah Okafor
#18 Luka Romero
#7 Yacine Adli
#57 Marco Sportiello
#42 Alessandro Florenzi
#83 Antonio Mirante
#29 Lorenzo Colombo
#95 Davide Bartesaghi
#85 Kevin Zeroli
Commentary
88' AC Milan — substitution: Simon Kjaer / Malick Thiaw
87' Bologna — substitution: Sydney van Hooijdonk / Joshua Zirkzee
87' Bologna — substitution: Kacper Urbanski / Lewis Ferguson
87' Bologna — substitution: Tommaso Corazza / Charalampos Lykogiannis
77' Joshua Zirkzee - Bologna receive a yellow card
76' Rade Krunic - AC Milan receive a yellow card
73' AC Milan — substitution: Noah Okafor / Olivier Giroud
73' AC Milan — substitution: Tommaso Pobega / Ruben Loftus Cheek
73' AC Milan — substitution: Pierre Kalulu Kyatengwa / Davide Calabria
73' AC Milan — substitution: Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze / Christian Pulisic
72' Bologna — substitution: Oussama El Azzouzi / Nicolas Dominguez
51' Theo Hernandez - AC Milan receive a yellow card
46' Bologna — substitution: Riccardo Orsolini / Nikola Moro
30' Michel Aebischer - Bologna receive a yellow card
21' Goal! Christian Pulisic - AC Milan
11' Goal! Olivier Giroud - AC Milan

How We Build the Bologna vs AC Milan Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bologna vs AC Milan on 21 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Bologna vs AC Milan Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bologna's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against AC Milan's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Bologna and AC Milan sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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