The 36th round of Serie A features a critical match for European qualification as Milan faces Bologna. This encounter also serves as a preview of the upcoming Coppa Italia final scheduled for May 14th.
Milan, currently ninth, and Bologna, sitting in seventh place, both face significant consequences from a defeat. A loss would effectively end their already challenging pursuit of a Champions League spot, particularly for Milan, whose six-point deficit from fourth place appears increasingly difficult to overcome.
The stakes are arguably higher for the visitors from Emilia, who still harbor realistic ambitions for a European finish. They are just one point adrift of the cluster of teams occupying fourth place: Juventus, Roma, and Lazio.
Milan approaches the game with strong recent form in the league, having secured two consecutive victories. This run extends to three wins when including their Coppa Italia derby triumph. According to betting experts at Sisal, Milan are considered slight favorites despite the expected closeness of the contest, with odds set at 2.50.
Bologna, in contrast, has seen a slight dip in form recently, recording draws in their last two matches against Udinese and Juventus. The odds for a Bologna win at San Siro are 2.80, while a draw is offered at 3.25.
Both teams are known for their attacking prowess but also exhibit defensive vulnerabilities. This suggests a game where both sides are likely to find the net, with odds for Both Teams to Score at 1.65. The prospect of an Over 2.5 goals match is priced at 1.90.
Milan will be without a key player, as Leao is suspended. Joao Felix is a potential replacement and is listed at 4.00 to score. However, Gimenez, who has netted one goal and provided one assist in his last two league appearances, is seen as the primary goal threat at 3.00.
For Bologna, Orsolini is enjoying an exceptional season, having already contributed 14 goals and 4 assists across all competitions. He is priced at 3.00 to score himself, with odds climbing to 5.00 for him to register another assist. Keep an eye on Castro as well; he scored against Milan in the reverse fixture, and another goal is valued at 3.50.
Interestingly, both Milan and Bologna have demonstrated a remarkable ability to bounce back this season. Milan has recovered 19 points from losing positions, including three in their most recent game, while Bologna has gained 18 points in similar scenarios, with one coming in their last outing. These two clubs lead Serie A in this specific statistic, making the “Ribaltone” (Comeback Win) bet an intriguing option at 7.25.