AC Milan hosts Bologna in round 1 of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Monday, September 21st at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) (Milan)
On Thursday, Pioli’s Milan warmed up well in the match against Shamrock in the Europa League qualification. The Rossoneri confidently dealt with their opponent who had a much lower class (0-2). Milan uses a 4-3-3 scheme, and as the team spent the offseason with four victories, experts have significant expectations in the new season. According to them, the Red-Blacks will take place at least in the top four. Moreover, they have signed Italy's top talent, Sandro Tonali, so the team should find balance in the midfield.
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Mihajlovic’s Bologna took 12th place in the last season. The Bolognese often showed a decent game against some favorites, but there were big problems in defense. For some time, the Serbian coach was not involved in the management of the team due to leukemia, but as soon as he defeated the disease, he managed to return to the coaching bridge. Bologna held only two friendly matches in the offseason, where it looked unconvincing, so the bookmakers rightly consider it an underdog of the upcoming match.
The teams played twice in the last championship, and Milan calmly beat the opponent at home and on the road (5-1 and 2-3). Now the power balance in the confrontation has not changed. Milan has officially started the season. The team warmed up in Ireland, while the visitors' shape is hardly close to ideal after two friendly matches. The defense of the visitors leaves much to be desired, the squad of Milan is much better, and the opponent is comfortable. Therefore, the hosts should start the new season with a confident victory.
Prediction for the match: AC Milan to win