Milan - Bologna predictions

Punters who are looking for a safe bet should definitely consider this match. The home win odds of 1.76 bring great value considering the fact that Milan are indeed firm favourites to defeat Bologna.

Though it may not be particularly attractive to punters, this match is at least easy to predict. Anything but a Home Win is probably wishful thinking for Bologna, whose victory has been priced at a hefty 5.25.

Most experts and fans predicted an easy victory for AC Milan in the previous round against Udinese , and the team delivered albeit underwhelmingly. The 2:3 victory was as narrow as it could be, however, so their form is far from perfect.

Bologna managed to hold on to a tie for more than half of last round’s bout against Cagliari, but the pressure proved to be too high before the final whistle. With unfavourable betting odds and a home-field disadvantage, they never had a great shot at coming out on top of that particular matchup.

The home team’s attackers have been highly effective recently. Our records show more than 5 goals scored over the course of their 3 latest matches. This bodes well for their upcoming performance.

The visitors’ main concern will be cutting down the concession rate. They conceded more than 5 times in their latest 3 matches, and bucking the trend will be a great step in the right direction.

AC Milan have built up a lot of confidence with a successful half of the season behind them. That said, there’s plenty of time to lose the number 3rd spot they secured so far. They should be able to take this game, though, and inch themselves closer to the leading spot.

Bologna are 1 point away from a Europa League qualifying spot. Considering the tough opposition they’ll face in AC Milan, though, they may be more concerned about staying where they are for now.

This is the second time we’re seeing these two sides clash this season. The first game went The Rossoneri’s way, albeit with a difference of only one goal. Still, such a record makes it easy to see why they’re the favourites this time around.

The hosts went through a slew of unfortunate injuries recently, rendering some of their players unavailable for the match this Saturday. Mattia Caldara, Fikayo Tomori, Pierre Kalulu Kyatengwa, Tommaso Pobega will not be playing, though the team is still considered likely to win.

Despite the risks involved, the strongest prediction in terms of value is an HT/FT bet that the hosts will take lead in the second half. It’s as risky as you might expect, though the 1.79 odds offer a decent return.