Serie A Regular Season - 23
Bologna 0 - 3 FT AC Milan
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Loftus-Cheek (A. Rabiot) 20'
C. Nkunku 39'
HT
A. Rabiot 48'
53' ↓ R. Orsolini ↑F. Bernardeschi
54' ↓ S. Castro ↑T. Dallinga
58' Remo Freuler
64' Lewis Ferguson
65' ↓ R. Freuler ↑N. Moro
↓ R. Loftus-Cheek ↑S. Ricci 67'
↓ Z. Athekame ↑F. Tomori 67'
↓ C. Nkunku ↑N. Fullkrug 72'
↓ L. Modric ↑A. Jashari 72'
78' ↓ J. Miranda ↑C. Lykogiannis
78' ↓ J. Rowe ↑N. Cambiaghi
↓ D. Bartesaghi ↑P. Estupinan 83'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bologna
Goalkeepers
F. Ravaglia 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.3
Rating
Defenders
N. Zortea 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
T. Heggem 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
N. Casale 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
J. Miranda
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
64%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
R. Freuler 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
L. Ferguson 
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
61
Passes
10
Duels
R. Orsolini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
J. Odgaard 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Rowe
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
S. Castro
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
M. Pessina 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Franceschelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Fauske Helland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Lykogiannis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Vitik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Pobega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joao Mario
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sohm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Bernardeschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cambiaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Dominguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AC Milan
Goalkeepers
M. Maignan
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
51
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
K. De Winter
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
M. Gabbia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Pavlovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Z. Athekame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Y. Fofana
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
L. Modric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
A. Rabiot 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
D. Bartesaghi
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
R. Loftus-Cheek
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
C. Nkunku
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
BENCH
P. Terracciano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Torriani
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Estupinan
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
F. Tomori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Odogu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Ricci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Jashari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Fullkrug
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Leao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/09/2025 | AC Milan | 1 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 14/05/2025 | AC Milan | 0 - 1 | Bologna | Coppa Italia | Stadio Olimpico |
| 09/05/2025 | AC Milan | 3 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 27/02/2025 | Bologna | 2 - 1 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 27/01/2024 | AC Milan | 2 - 2 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 21/08/2023 | Bologna | 0 - 2 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
Bologna Win
AC Milan Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +33
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 23 GD: +12
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 23 GD: +13
P: 23 GD: +21
P: 23 GD: +10
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: -8
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 23 GD: -18
P: 23 GD: -7
P: 23 GD: -11
P: 23 GD: -15
P: 23 GD: -17
P: 23 GD: -11
P: 23 GD: -21
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Milan Silence the Dall'Ara in Triple Strike
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A ruthless display of offensive efficiency saw AC Milan maintain their title pressure while exposing Bologna's lack of bite in the final third.
Opening Act: Precision Over Possession
The Stadio Renato Dall'Ara played host to a tactical masterclass where ball dominance did not equate to scoreboard success. While Bologna edged possession with 54%, their build-up play frequently hit a red-and-black wall. An Intensity rating of 6.7 reflected a match where AC Milan were content to wait for the perfect moment to strike. That moment arrived in the 20th minute when Adrien Rabiot found space in the middle, threading a superb pass to R. Loftus-Cheek. The midfielder finished with aplomb, marking the start of a difficult evening for the hosts. Despite the Rossoblù's attempts to control the tempo through high pass accuracy, they lacked the verticality needed to threaten the Milanese goal.
The Pivot: The Penalty Sucker Punch
The narrative of the match shifted decisively just before the interval, as the Balance score of 1.7 signaled a massive tilt toward the visitors. Bologna’s frustration grew as they failed to convert territorial dominance into high-quality chances, finishing the half with a meager xG of 0.45. In the 39th minute, a lapse in defensive concentration gifted Milan a penalty. Christopher Nkunku stepped up to the spot and calmly doubled the advantage, effectively dismantling the hosts' tactical plan. This period was also defined by the defensive resilience of Koni De Winter, whose positioning ensured that Milan’s lead remained unthreatened despite the home side's desperate attempts to find a way back into the contest before the whistle.
Resolution: Rabiot Seals the Statement Win
Any flickering hopes of a Bologna comeback were extinguished almost immediately after the restart. In the 48th minute, the architect of the first goal, Adrien Rabiot, turned goalscorer to make it 0-3. This third goal underscored the high Stakes of the encounter, as Milan ruthlessly protected their position in the Scudetto race. The remainder of the second half saw the visitors professionally manage their energy, while Bologna struggled to register more than two shots on target throughout the entire ninety minutes. The final result is a testament to Milan's clinical nature; they required fewer shots to do significantly more damage. For the hosts, it is a sobering reminder of the gap that remains between themselves and the league's elite.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Bologna's season?
This defeat highlights a worrying lack of clinical finishing for Bologna, potentially consigning them to a stagnant mid-table finish without offensive improvements.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Scudetto Stakes Peak at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. This match represents a pivotal junction for AC Milan's championship ambitions as they face a Bologna side struggling to rediscover their rhythm.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher for AC Milan as they chase the Serie A summit. Sitting in 2nd place, the Rossoneri have established themselves as away specialists, boasting a 54.5% win rate on the road this season. Their Form (WDWWD) contrasts sharply with that of Bologna, who have suffered four losses in their last five outings. For the hosts at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, this is a chance to halt a slide that has seen them drop to 10th, though the tactical Balance of the encounter heavily favors the visitors’ superior squad depth.
Key Battle
The outcome will likely hinge on whether the home defense can withstand Milan's explosive attacking Stars. J. Lucumí faces the unenviable task of tracking the movement of Rafael Leão and C. Pulišić. While S. Castro will lead the line for Bologna, the visitors' ability to transition quickly through C. Nkunku will test the discipline of the home side's backline from the opening whistle.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a 1-2 victory for AC Milan. While Bologna may find the net through a moment of individual brilliance from R. Orsolini, Milan's relentless pressure and the commanding presence of Adrien Rabiot in midfield should prove decisive. Expect Mike Maignan to preserve the lead with his typical shot-stopping excellence, keeping the Milan title charge firmly on track.