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December 11, 2011 2:00 PM GMT
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara — Bologna
Referee:‬ G. Rocchi‎
Attendance:‬ 25736‎
 

Serie A Preview: Bologna v AC Milan

The Rossoneri travel to the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Sunday looking to maintain their unbeaten run, having gone eight matches without defeat in Serie A

By Adam Wheeler

More On :  AC Milan, Bologna, Bologna vs AC Milan
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 PROBABLE LINE-UPS

BOLOGNA

Gillet
Raggi, Portanova, Antonsson, Morleo
Perez, Mudingayi, Kone
Ramirez
Acquafresca, Di Vaio
AC MILAN

Abbiati
Abate, Yepes, Thiago Silva, Antonini
Aquilani, Van Bommel, Seedorf 
Boateng
Ibrahimovic, Pato
Stefano Pioli should have a full squad at this disposal for the visit of the champions, with Diego Perez in line to start after recovering from the thigh strain that kept him out of last week's victory over Siena, while Pongiotis Kone should also return after serving his suspension in last week's encounter.

The visitors should welcome back Christian Abbiati and Mark van Bommel this week, after recovering from shoulder and knee injuries respectively, while Alberto Aquilani is also expected to take part after sitting out the midweek clash with Viktoria Plzen through suspension.

The Rossoneri will, however, still be without the services of Alessandro Nesta, with the former Lazio captain not expected back until after the winter break, while Antonio Nocerino will also miss out with a thigh injury.


 DID YOU KNOW?
  • Bologna have scored just 11 goals in Serie A so far this season, with only Cesena's paltry six a smaller total in the league.
  • The hosts have not beaten Sunday's opponents since August 2008.
  • Stefano Pioli's men have only conceded two goals fewer than Massimiliano Allegri's side this season, yet remain 15 places below the champions in Serie A.
  • AC Milan have not conceded a goal in their previous four clashes with the Rossoblu.
  • The Rossoneri have scored more goals than any other side in Serie A during the current campaign, having found the back of the net 29 times.
  • Milan have won twice as many matches as Bologna this season, with eight to their name.

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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
  • Bologna 0-3 AC Milan
    21.29 %
  • Bologna 9-0 AC Milan
    20.32 %
  • Bologna 0-2 AC Milan
    12.09 %
Head to Head
Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ Jan 20, 2013 AC Milan 2 - Bologna 1
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Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ Sep 1, 2012 Bologna 1 - AC Milan 3
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Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ Apr 22, 2012 AC Milan 1 - Bologna 1
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Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ Dec 11, 2011 Bologna 2 - AC Milan 2
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Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ May 1, 2011 AC Milan 1 - Bologna 0
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Last Five Matches
Bologna
May 19, 2013Bologna 0 - Genoa 0ITA1
May 12, 2013Parma 0 - Bologna 2ITA1
May 8, 2013Bologna 0 - SSC Napoli 3ITA1
May 5, 2013Lazio 6 - Bologna 0ITA1
Apr 27, 2013Atalanta 1 - Bologna 1ITA1
AC Milan
May 19, 2013Siena 1 - AC Milan 2ITA1
May 12, 2013AC Milan 0 - Roma 0ITA1
May 8, 2013Pescara 0 - AC Milan 4ITA1
May 5, 2013AC Milan 1 - Torino 0ITA1
Apr 28, 2013AC Milan 4 - Catania 2ITA1
Odds
Returns: Bologna £190.00 WilliamHill Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25
Returns: Draw £40.00 Bet365 Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200
Returns: Milan £75.00 WilliamHill Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25
Team News
Available Squads
1Jean-François GilletGoalkeeper
3Archimede MorleoDefender
-Josè CrespoDefender
-Andrea RaggiDefender
-Daniele PortanovaDefender
10G. RamírezMidfielder
32Federico CasariniMidfielder
16Gaby MudingayiMidfielder
33Panagiotis KoneMidfielder
9Marco Di VaioStriker
23Alessandro DiamantiStriker
25Federico AgliardiGoalkeeper
8Gyorgy GaricsDefender
21Nicolò CherubinDefender
-Simone LoriaDefender
6Saphir TaiderMidfielder
15Diego PérezMidfielder
-Henry GiménezMidfielder
-Robert AcquafrescaStriker
1Marco AmeliaGoalkeeper
20Ignazio AbateDefender
4Thiago SilvaDefender
76Mario Alberto YepesDefender
77Luca AntoniniDefender
-Mark van BommelMidfielder
10Clarence SeedorfMidfielder
10Alberto AquilaniMidfielder
10Kevin-Prince BoatengMidfielder
7Alexandre PatoStriker
18Zlatan IbrahimovicStriker
30Flavio RomaGoalkeeper
5Philippe MexesDefender
25Daniele BoneraDefender
23Massimo AmbrosiniMidfielder
8Urby EmanuelsonMidfielder
7RobinhoStriker
92Stephan El ShaarawyStriker
Players to Watch
G. Ramírez
G. Ramírez
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number: 10
Games Goals YC RC
0 0 0 0
The former Penarol playmaker has been in fine form for the hosts this season and is currently leading both the assists and goalscoring charts for his side. The Uruguay international's performances this season have not gone unnoticed throughout Europe, with the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool supposedly keen on his signature, and another decent performance on Sunday will only intensify the interest in his services.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 18
Games Goals YC RC
0 0 0 0
The giant Swede has been on fire in recent weeks for the Rossoneri, scoring seven goals in his last six league appearances. The former Inter forward is Milan's top scorer this season, and after being rested for the midweek clash with Viktoria Plzen, he will be hoping to continue his impressive scoring rate againt struggling Bologna on Sunday.
Prediction
Milan have been in excellent form since the defeat to Juventus in October and, with the Rossoblu struggling at present, a comfortable victory for the champions looks a likely outcome.
Editor's Prediction
Bologna 1
Milan 3
Results
ALL MATCHES >>
 
Top Scorers
Player   Goals Penalties
Edinson Cavani Edinson Cavani
Striker
Napoli 		29 7
Antonio Di Natale Antonio Di Natale
Striker
Udinese 		23 4
Pablo Daniel Osvaldo Pablo Daniel Osvaldo
Striker
Roma 		16 2
Stephan El Shaarawy Stephan El Shaarawy
Striker
Milan 		16 0
Germán Denis Germán Denis
Striker
Atalanta 		15 5

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