This Serie A clash pits a Milan side seeking consistency against a Bologna team navigating a significant injury crisis. Milan, despite a mixed start of one win and one loss, holds a substantial home advantage and a historically dominant record over Bologna, having won 21 of their last 33 meetings. [3] However, their recent home defeat to Cremonese raises questions about their current stability. [12] Bologna's challenges are far more severe. The visitors will be without their primary goalscorer, Ciro Immobile, and starting central defender Nicolò Casale, both of whom were injured in their opening day loss to Roma. [25] These absences fundamentally weaken the team at both ends of the pitch. While they managed a 1-0 win against Como in their last outing, facing Milan at the San Siro is a different proposition entirely. [24] From a tactical perspective, Milan is expected to dominate possession and create the majority of chances. The key will be converting this pressure into goals, a task made slightly more difficult by a minor injury concern for Rafael Leão. [16] For Bologna, the game plan will almost certainly revolve around defensive solidity and attempting to capitalize on counter-attacking opportunities. The odds reflect Milan's status as favorites, and while an upset is unlikely given Bologna's depleted squad, the hosts' own vulnerabilities suggest they may not keep a clean sheet. This leads to the prediction of a 2-1 home victory, with both teams finding the back of the net.