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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Oct 25
Barcelona
1-2
Real Madrid
โก Intensity
68
โ๏ธ Balance
42
๐ Stakes
100
๐ฒ Upset
60
Mbappรฉ breaks El Clรกsico late
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' โ R. Orsolini โF. Bernardeschi
54' โ S. Castro โT. Dallinga
58' Remo Freuler
64' Lewis Ferguson
65' โ R. Freuler โN. Moro
โ Z. Athekame โF. Tomori 67'
โ R. Loftus-Cheek โS. Ricci 67'
โ C. Nkunku โN. Fullkrug 72'
โ L. Modric โA. Jashari 72'
78' โ J. Rowe โN. Cambiaghi
78' โ J. Miranda โC. Lykogiannis
โ D. Bartesaghi โP. Estupinan 83'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bologna
Goalkeepers
Federico Ravaglia 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.3
Rating
Defenders
Nadir Zortea 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Torbjรธrn Heggem 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nicolรฒ Casale 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Juan Miranda
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
64%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Remo Freuler 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Lewis Ferguson 
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
61
Passes
10
Duels
Riccardo Orsolini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
Jens Odgaard 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jonathan Rowe
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
Santiago Castro
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Massimo Pessina 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Franceschelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eivind Helland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charalampos Lykogiannis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Vitรญk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Pobega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joรฃo Mรกrio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simon Sohm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Bernardeschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thijs Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolรฒ Cambiaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamรญn Domรญnguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AC Milan
Goalkeepers
Mike Maignan
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
51
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Koni De Winter
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Matteo Gabbia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strahinja Pavloviฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Zachary Athekame
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Youssouf Fofana
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Luka Modriฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Adrien Rabiot 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Davide Bartesaghi
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Christopher Nkunku
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
BENCH
Pietro Terracciano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lorenzo Torriani
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pervis Estupiรฑรกn
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Fikayo Tomori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Odogu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuele Ricci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ardon Jashari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niclas Fรผllkrug
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Leรฃo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2025 | AC Milan | 1 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 05/14/2025 | AC Milan | 0 - 1 | Bologna | Coppa Italia | Stadio Olimpico |
| 05/09/2025 | AC Milan | 3 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 02/27/2025 | Bologna | 2 - 1 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 01/27/2024 | AC Milan | 2 - 2 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 08/21/2023 | 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
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Bologna
AC Milan
Bologna
AC Milan
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
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 Rossoblรน'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. Bolognaโs 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 Milanโs 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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
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 visitorsโ superior squad depth.
Key Battle
The outcome will likely hinge on whether the home defense can withstand Milan's explosive attacking Stars. J. Lucumรญ faces the unenviable task of tracking the movement of Rafael Leรฃo and C. Puliลกiฤ. 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.