Milan's central changes make the route into their attack more important than their recent result. Bologna retain wide delivery and supporting runners who have already created useful openings. The early midfield contest and the later use of Milan's experienced substitutes should give this match distinct phases.
Modric's quick release to Pulisic opened the Udinese defence, while Bartesaghi and Hutchinson supplied further width. Bologna bring a different test: Miranda's high recovery created their opener against Inter, and his delivery found Casale against Cagliari. Cambiaghi's carrying and Bernardeschi's support give those deliveries nearby options.
The reported plan initially rests Modric and Pulisic, so Musah and Jashari are expected to carry more of Milan's central connection. Loftus-Cheek's new injury also removes a substitute option. Bologna's recent attacking work already came without Orsolini and Piccoli, and this view uses Miranda, Cambiaghi and Bernardeschi rather than an assumed return.
I expect Bologna to seek early pressure on the flank and keep players close enough to use the next ball. Milan's substitutions should make the later exchanges a different contest, but Bologna's surviving connections give them a practical way to stay level or move ahead. That's why I'm siding with Bologna to come away unbeaten in regulation.
