Preview: Bologna vs AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Bologna FC 1909) Strength]:
1. Bologna FC 1909 forward Santiago Castro is 11th with 6 goals in the top-scorer standings. He will continue to start in this game.
2. Bologna FC 1909 won 3-0 over Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. in the last European football match, advancing to the knockout stage play-offs and ending their 3-game winless run.
3. Bologna FC 1909 scored 11 goals in the last 5 games, averaging over 2 goals per game, which shows efficient attack.

[(Bologna FC 1909) Weakness]:
1. Bologna FC 1909 conceded 9 goals in the last 5 games, featuring flawed defense.
2. Bologna FC 1909 were winless with 2 draws and 3 losses in the last 5 home games, failing to show their home advantage.
3. Bologna FC 1909 have 6 wins, 9 draws, and 27 losses in 42 encounters between the two teams, without any advantage.
4. Bologna FC 1909 lost the previous 4 home games in AH, performing below expectations.

[(AC Milan) Strength]:
1. AC Milan are 8 points behind the leaders Inter Milan. Thus, they are motivated to grab points to narrow the gap.
2. AC Milan drew 1-1 with AS Roma in the last game and were unbeaten in the last 21 league games, demonstrating excellent overall performances.
3. AC Milan scored 9 goals in the last 5 away games, indicating remarkable offense on the road.
4. AC Milan conceded 4 goals in the last 5 matches, featuring outstanding and stable defense.
5. AC Milan remained unbeaten with 6 wins and 5 draws on the road this season so far. They are currently the only team in the league yet to lose an away game, showcasing impressive away performances.

[(AC Milan) Neutral]:
1. AC Milan ended 5 of the last 6 games with UNDERs in O/U, revealing conservative overall performances.

[(AC Milan) Weakness]:
1. Christian Pulisic was not included in the squad for the match against Bologna FC 1909 due to iliopectineal bursitis, which continues to keep him sidelined. This season, he has made 20 appearances for AC Milan, contributing 10 goals and 2 assists.

[Tips]:
Bologna FC 1909 won 3-0 over Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. in the last European football match, ending their 3-game winless run.

They scored 11 goals in the last 5 games, averaging over 2 goals per game, which shows strong attack.

However, the team conceded 9 goals in the last 5 matches, featuring flawed defense.

Besides, they were winless with 2 draws and 3 losses in the last 5 home games, failing to show their home advantage.

In the last 42 encounters between the two sides, Bologna have 6 wins, 9 draws, and 27 losses, placing them at a disadvantage.

AC Milan are 8 points behind the leaders Inter Milan, so they are motivated to grab points.

The team scored 9 goals in the last 5 away games, performing impressively on offense. They also conceded only 4 goals in the last 5 matches, boasting outstanding defense.

Moreover, Milan remained unbeaten with 6 wins and 5 draws on the road this season, making them the only unbeaten away team in the league.

Combined with the two teams' form and performances on both ends, AC Milan are favored to take 3 points from this trip.

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