Serie A 2025-2026: Milan-Bologna, the likely lineups
Bologna and Milan face each other for the second time this season after the Rossoneri won 1-0 in the first leg, which was decided by a Luka Modric goal. This time, too, the anticipation is feverish: the two teams, fighting to play in Europe next year, are ready to challenge each other in the match on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Dall’Ara stadium, with kickoff set for 8:45 p.m., which closes the program of the 23rd day of Serie A.
The challenge represents a new chapter in a head-to-head match that, last year, also decided the Coppa Italia, with the success of the Felsinei 1-0 last May 14. In the September match, valid for the first leg of the 2025-2026 Serie A, however, it was the Rossoneri who got the better of it, imposing themselves by a narrow margin thanks to the first goal scored in Italy by the veteran former Real Madrid player.
Massimiliano Allegri‘s Milan arrive in Bologna after the 1-1 draw obtained on the field of Roma. A result that left some regret, as the Rossoneri were hoping to shorten in the standings, but still confirmed the defensive solidity of the team. The gap with leading Inter Milan has increased to eight points after the Nerazzurri’s success over Cremonese, and for this reason Milan needs to return to victory to stay hooked to the top positions.
Different situation for Vincenzo Italiano‘s Bologna, which is experiencing an up-and-down moment between the league and Europe. In the Europa League, the Rossoblu had a clear 3-0 away success against Maccabi Tel Aviv, a result that allowed the team to qualify for the competition’s playoffs. In Serie A, on the other hand, a heavy defeat came in the last round on the field of Genoa: Bologna was ahead 2-0, but got caught up to the final 3-2.
Probable lineups
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Ravaglia; Zortea, Vitik, Heggem, Miranda; Pobega, Freuler; Orsolini, Odgaard, Rowe; Castro. All. Italiano.
Milan (3-5-2): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, De Winter; Athekame, Ricci, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi; Nkunku, Leao. All. Allegri.
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