Bologna v AC Milan to finish Matchday 23

Matchday 23 of the current Serie A season comes to an end with a rematch of the most recent Coppa Italia Frecciarossa final. Bologna are trying to emerge from a difficult spell, having taken four points from their last six matches. The Rossoblù are seeking a statement win to put back-to-back defeats against Fiorentina and Genoa behind them. AC Milan, on the other hand, are unbeaten in 21 matches and are determined to return to winning ways after the 1-1 draw with Roma, as they attempt to keep up their pursuit of Inter.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

There have been 85 official meetings in Bologna between the two sides: Bologna have won 29 (most recently 2–1 in Serie A 2024/25), there have been 24 draws (most recently 1–1 in Serie A 2022/23) and Milan have won 32 (most recently 2–0 in Serie A 2023/24).

DID YOU KNOW?

After 22 matchdays in Serie A 2024/25, Bologna had collected 37 points (seven more than they have now), while Milan had 34 points (13 fewer than they have this season).

Bologna are the Serie A 2025/26 team to have made the most substitutions (109 out of 110).

Milan are the Serie A 2025/26 team to have made the fewest substitutions (81).

Milan are the team that have conceded the most penalties in Serie A 2025/26 (7).

Milan are the team that have gained the most points in second halves compared with the half-time score (+13) in Serie A 2025/26.

In 2025/26, across Europe’s top five leagues, Milan have the longest unbeaten run (21 matches).

COACHES and PLAYERS

It will be the 10th official meeting between Vincenzo Italiano and Massimiliano Allegri: Allegri has recorded seven wins, with one draw and one win for Italiano. Six of Allegri’s seven wins came by a 1–0 scoreline.

DISCIPLINE 

Suspended: Skorupski (Bologna)

Cautioned: Cambiaghi (Bologna); Fofana (Milan)

REFEREE

MANGANIELLO (ROSSI C.– CAVALLINA) IV: PEZZUTO, VAR: MAZZOLENI, AVAR: GHERSINI

UPCOMING MATCHES

Bologna-Parma (Sunday February 8, 12.30 CET)

Milan-Como (TBD)

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