Coppa Italia Final is a Defining Moment for Milan and Bologna

AC Milan vs Bologna

AC Milan can win their second trophy this season under head coach Sergio Conceicao in the Coppa Italia final this Wednesday evening at Stadio Olimpico.

AC Milan made it this far by bulldozing Sassuolo, AS Roma, and Inter Milan in their wake, scoring 12 goals while only conceding three times in this tournament. On the other hand, Bologna – their final opponent – whacked Monza (4-0), upsetted Atalanta (1-0), and demolished Empoli (5-1 on aggregate) to qualify.

Both teams are also vying for spots in European football next season, with Bologna in seventh place and AC Milan in eighth place in the Serie A standings. However, winning the Coppa Italia will guarantee their berth.

These two teams also faced off in the league last weekend, providing SBOTOP football fans a glimpse of what to expect, and the pregame betting odds are slightly in favour of the Rossoneri to bring home the crown.

 

Talking Points

Gimenez making a case to start for AC Milan

AC Milan were set for another Serie A home loss against Bologna last Saturday, but Santiago Gimenez had other plans. Gimenez came on for Luka Jovic five minutes after the hour mark, and the Mexican striker scored some cool finishes, courtesy of dimes from Christian Pulisic and fellow sub Samuel Chukwueze. He also found the back of the net late in the team’s recent 2-0 win over Venezia last week.

Before this, Gimenez had gone eight games without a goal. Since joining the Rossoneri in the January transfer window, he has notched five league goals and two assists.

Head coach Sergio Conceicao could continue to bring Gimenez off the bench because it’s working. However, he may also consider starting the Mexican over Jovic since the Serbian hasn’t been at his best to give the team a different dynamic.

Moreover, Christian Pulisic is another key player for AC Milan. The American international leads the Rossoneri with 11 league goals and nine assists this season, making him a surefire starter alongside Rafael Leao (eight league goals and eight assists) and Gimenez.

In other news, Warren Bondo (ankle) and Riccardo Sottil (thigh) are set to miss out the final.

 

Orsolini can inspire Bologna to victory

Head coach Vincenzo Italiano is gunning for his first trophy with Bologna, and he has enough firepower to do it. Last Saturday, Italiano went with the front three of Benjamin Dominguez, Thijs Dallinga, and Riccardo Orsolini, with Santiago Castro, Lewis Ferguson, and Nicolo Cambiaghi on the bench.

Castro is dealing with a foot problem, so he will likely come off the bench. Italiano could reinstate Dan Ndoye into the starting lineup over Dominguez and Cambiaghi after taking the night off against AC Milan last weekend.

Orsolini is peaking at the right time for I Rossoblu. The 28-year-old Italian leads Bologna in scoring with 13 league goals and three assists this season. Castro, Ndoye, and Jens Odgaard also pose danger in the final third with 22 league goals and eight assists this season.

 

History

Wednesday marks the third meeting between AC Milan and Bologna this season, and the two teams have split their previous two encounters. Bologna won 2-1 at the Renato Dall’Ara last February, as Santiago Castro and Dan Ndoye overturned a one-goal deficit created by Rafael Leao. AC Milan got their revenge by winning 3-1 last Saturday, as Santiago Gimenez (brace) and Christian Pulisic overturned a one-goal deficit created by Riccardo Orsolini.

AC Milan are five-time winners of the Coppa Italia, though their last trophy dates to 2003. They lost their two previous final appearances in 2016 and 2018 (against Juventus). On the other hand, Bologna won it twice in 1970 and 1974, and Wednesday ends their 51-year final drought.

 

Betting Tip

The Coppa Italia 2025 odds expect a close final match between AC Milan and Bologna. Because they’re playing at home, the Rossoneri have a slight edge at 2.29 odds, whereas Bologna aren’t far behind at 2.80, and a draw after 90 minutes is at 3.05 in the 1X2 market.

Football fans can expect new Coppa Italia 2025 highlights from both sides based on their recent encounters. Besides our recommended bet, bettors can also go for alternatives like Over 2.25 at 1.90, Over 2.50 at 2.17, and Total Goals 2-3 at 1.97. Total Goals 4-6 at 3.83 is also viable if you’re swinging for the fences. Furthermore, a Correct Score of 3-1 in favour of AC Milan – the result of last weekend’s contest – could yield a huge payday of 22.00.

   

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