AFC Bournemouth and AC Milan will face each other in the third round of the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 league stage. AFC Bournemouth will host AC Milan on Thursday 22 October at 20:00 (GMT).
AC Milan enter this match on the back of strong performances in the Italian Serie A. However, AFC Bournemouth’s recent Premier League form has been inconsistent, suggesting that this will be a closely contested match. We predict that AFC Bournemouth vs. AC Milan will be a closely contested affair.
Find out where to watch the match and what our online betting expert predictions are, as well as the expected lineups for today’s encounter.
AFC Bournemouth x AC Milan Odds
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Match Overview - AFC Bournemouth vs. AC Milan
- AFC Bournemouth enters this European fixture confidently, having won both their initial UEFA Europa League group stage matches. They look to maintain a perfect start at home.
- AC Milan also arrives with momentum after a dominant 4-0 victory in their last Europa League game. The Italian side aims for a vital away win to improve their mixed group start.
- This marks the first competitive encounter between these clubs, adding unpredictability to this crucial third-round group stage fixture.
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AC MilanACRecent Results(Last N Matches)
Season Stats
Head-to-Head Record
- This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between AFC Bournemouth and AC Milan.
- The Cherries have won four of their last ten matches across all competitions, drawing three.
- AC Milan come into this fixture in strong form, having won six of their last ten games.
- AFC Bournemouth have scored five goals in their two Europa League matches, conceding only one.
- For the visitors, A. Cissè is the top scorer in the group, with three goals in two appearances.
- Bournemouth’s main goal threat in Europe has been Rayan, who has netted twice so far.
AFC Bournemouth Team Analysis
AFC Bournemouth enters this UEFA Europa League fixture with a perfect group stage record, having won both of their opening matches. They beat Real Sociedad 2-1 away and Sturm Graz 3-0 at home, showcasing their strong attacking play.
Their Premier League form is inconsistent, with a recent win interspersed with losses to Chelsea and Liverpool. This highlights their clear focus on the Europa League.
Midfielder Alex Scott will not be available for this game due to a muscle injury. Even so, AFC Bournemouth still look strong, with all their other players available. Attacker Ryan is a key player to watch, having scored twice in two UEFA Europa League games.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
AFC BournemouthAFC 3-0  AC MilanAC | WinW | |
AFC BournemouthAFC 2-0 SunderlandSUN | WinW | |
AFC BournemouthAFC 3-0 Sturm GrazSTU | WinW | |
ChelseaCHE 5-1 AFC BournemouthAFC | LossL | |
AFC BournemouthAFC 0-1 LiverpoolLIV | LossL | |
AC Milan Team Analysis
AC Milan arrive with strong momentum, having gone four matches unbeaten across all competitions. In the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League, they have three points from two games, having secured a 4-0 away win against Red Bull Salzburg following a home defeat to Benfica.
A. Cissé has scored three goals in two appearances in the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League. His attacking prowess poses a real threat to the home defence.
With no significant injuries, all of AC Milan’s first-team players are available, making for a strong squad. Recent Serie A wins, including a 3-2 victory over Atalanta, will boost their morale for the AFC Bournemouth vs AC Milan fixture.
DateResult | ||
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AFC BournemouthAFC 3-0AC MilanAC | LossL | |
AC MilanAC 3-2 AtalantaATA | WinW | |
Red Bull SalzburgRED 0-4 AC MilanAC | WinW | |
SassuoloSAS 1-1 AC MilanAC | DrawD | |
AC MilanAC 3-0 LecceLEC | WinW | |
AFC Bournemouth vs. AC Milan Prediction: a winner is expected
AFC Bournemouth has started their European campaign perfectly, winning both matches and scoring freely. Given their attacking intent at home and Milan’s quality, this game could produce over 2.5 goals in total.
AC Milan also arrives in excellent form, fresh from a 4-0 victory in their last UEFA Europa League outing. Their recent unbeaten run makes them slight favourites, with a "-0.25 Asian Handicap" presenting an interesting option.
Considering both teams are pushing for control of the group and have shown strong attacking form, a stalemate seems unlikely. Therefore, our main prediction is for the match not to end in a draw.
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
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| Over/Under | Over 2.5 goals in total | |
| Asian Handicap | AC Milan to win with a -0.25 handicap | |
Where to Watch AFC Bournemouth vs. AC Milan
For those wondering where to watch AFC Bournemouth vs. AC Milan, here is the broadcast information for the match:
- TV: TNT Sports;
- Streaming: HBO Max.
AFC Bournemouth vs. AC Milan Predicted Lineups
With no major injury concerns for either side, both managers have plenty of options for this UEFA Europa League clash. The initial strategies will be revealed by the starting XIs, as both teams seek to control the game from the outset. Below, we analyse the probable lineups of both AFC Bournemouth and AC Milan, offering a glimpse into how they might set up for this important European fixture.
AFC Bournemouth
Đ. Petrović; A. Smith, António Silva, B. Diakité, Julio César Soler; B. Doak, L. Cook, M. Tavernier, T. Adams; Evanilson, Álvaro Rodríguez Muñoz.
AC Milan
Maignan; De Winter, F. Tomori, S. Pavlović; Ardon Jashari, Rabiot; D. Bartesaghi, O. Giraud-Hutchinson; R. Loftus-Cheek, A. Cissè, F. Camarda.
Match Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: AFC Bournemouth vs. AC Milan
- Competition: UEFA Europa League 2026/27
- Date: 22/10/2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 (GMT)
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