This promises to be a tight contest between two evenly matched teams in terms of points. Both Milan and Bologna sit on 41 points in the standings, a tally that exceeds expectations based on their recent performances.

Milan, in particular, find themselves eight points adrift of the top four—crucial spots that secure Champions League qualification for next season. Meanwhile, Bologna have been a tough team to beat, not just this season but also in the previous campaign. Their only surprising defeat came against Verona in a 2-3 loss.

Defensively, Bologna have not been as solid as usual, conceding 11 goals in 12 home matches and managing just one clean sheet in their last five appearances at home.

Milan, on the other hand, had been competing on multiple fronts until their recent elimination against Feyenoord, which now allows them to focus solely on Serie A and their pursuit of a top-four finish. However, their defensive instability has been a recurring issue, with key players like Maignan and Theo making costly errors. This has contributed to five away defeats, raising concerns about their form on the road.