22 October 2021, 16:52 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Italian Serie A fixture, Bologna F.C. 1909 vs. AC Milan kicks off at 19:45 (GMT+1) on Saturday, October 23, at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium.
Preview Bologna Serie A, Oct 23, 2021
Preview Bologna picked up a 1-1 draw against ten-men Udinese last Sunday on Matchday 8 at the Stadio Friuli. After a handful of clear-cut chances, Musa Barrow (67’) eventually found the breakthrough midway through the second period. With eight minutes left to play, Ignacio Pussetto found Beto (82’) with what appeared to be an unconventional assist, which was met with the header. It was the second draw for Bologna in five Serie A games: LDLWD, and it leaves the club in 8th place, having picked up 12 points after 3W, 3D, & 2L. Bologna have a goal ratio of 1.62 goals per game, having scored 13 goals in eight appearances. At their end, they have conceded 15 goals (1.88 goals conceded per game), and are left with a goal difference of -2. Former Milan coach, Sinia Mihajlovic may utilize the 3—4—2—1 formation with Marko Arnautovic in attack on Saturday.
Preview Milan Serie A, Oct 23, 2021
Preview Milan returns from Europe after a 1-0 loss to FC Porto on UEFA Champions League Matchday 3. A single goal from Luis Diaz (65’) was enough to leave Milan without a point in Group B midway through the group stage. However, Milan remains unbeaten on the home front, following Matchday 8’s 3-2 victory over Hellas Verona at San Siro. AC Milan had found themselves with a two-goal deficit at the end of the break before an Olivier Giroud (59’) goal inspired a comeback. Franck Kessie (76' P.) restored parity from the penalty spot before a huge slice of luck in the shape of an own goal by Koray Gunter (78’ O.G.) handed Milan the victory. The win leaves Milan in second place, having picked up 22 points from 7W, 1D, & 0L. Milan returns with four consecutive victories: DWWWW, looking to extend the red-patch of remarkable form which sees the Rossoneri in one of their best starts to the season in the club’s history. Pioli will look to forget Milan’s disappointing UCL campaign as he aims for three points against Bologna. Milan’s performance in the final third leaves the club with 18 goals (an average of 2.25 goals per game). Milan has conceded 7 goals and has an impressive G.D of +11. Stefano Pioli has left the 4—2—3—1 formation in place for the last two games despite missing several key players from the starting lineup. Mike Maignan remains sidelined, while Theo Hernandez and Brahim Diaz remain in isolation following positive coronavirus tests. Antonio Mirante remains unfit while Alessandro Florenzi is expected to return next month. Ante Rebic picked up an ankle injury and remains doubtful for this fixture.