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Round
League Stage - 3
Venue
Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
Referee
Vassilis Fotias
Form

Recent form

Bournemouth
72Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +3 goal difference

AC Milan
61Average

Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +5 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals

BetGenius backs Over 2.5 Goals (Total Goals) at 74% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

74%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Bournemouth welcome AC Milan for matchday three of the UEFA Europa League stage, with both clubs having demonstrated plenty of cutting edge in European competition so far. The Cherries enter after back-to-back victories, defeating Sturm Graz 3-0 in their previous European fixture before securing a 2-0 domestic win against Sunderland.

AC Milan travel to England following an eventful 3-2 domestic triumph over Atalanta, which came shortly after an emphatic 4-0 away win against Red Bull Salzburg in this tournament. The Rossoneri have looked potent going forward, largely spearheaded by forward A. Cisse, who has already recorded three goals in European action.

With both sides showing high offensive efficiency and missing defensive personnel such as Milan defender M. Gabbia and the suspended F. Terracciano, the conditions point toward an open encounter where both forward lines should find opportunities.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Bournemouth have seen over 2.5 goals in both of their Europa League matches, scoring five goals across the two fixtures.
  2. AC Milan have scored seven goals in their last two outings in all competitions, including a 4-0 away win at Red Bull Salzburg.
  3. A. Cisse leads the AC Milan attack in Europe with three goals scored in two matches.
  4. Defensive absences for Milan include suspended defender F. Terracciano and injured centre-back M. Gabbia.
Availability

Team news

Bournemouth

  • J. AraujoThigh Injury
  • A. ScottThigh Injury
  • A. TothMuscle Injury
  • E. J. KroupiFoot Injury
  • V. MilosavljevicLacking Match Fitness

AC Milan

  • S. ChukwuezeHip Injury
  • M. GabbiaThigh Injury
  • A. SaelemaekersAnkle Injury
  • G. RamosCalf Injury
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Bournemouth at homeAC Milan away
4
Played
4
1-2-1
W-D-L
1-3-0
1.3
Scored /game
1.5
1
Conceded /game
1.3
—
Clean sheets
—
—
Failed to score
—
20%
BTTS (last 5)
40%
60%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
80%

Combined scoring rate: 2.8 goals per game (Bournemouth at home plus AC Milan away).

Players

Key players this season

AC Milan

  • A. Cissè3G

League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.

Table

Table context

#TeamPGDPts
1BenficaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+89
2Bayer LeverkusenPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+89
3BournemouthPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+79
4Ferencvarosi TCPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+69
5Olympiakos PiraeusPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+39
6Union St. GilloisePromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)3+77
21Red Bull SalzburgPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3-34
22AnderlechtPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3+13
231899 HoffenheimPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)303
24AC MilanPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3-13
25Celta Vigo3-13
26OFI3-13
27Jagiellonia3-23
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Our record in UEFA Europa League

60%59 won from 98 settled predictions (1 void)

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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.
Predictions

5 published markets

GoalsWON
Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
74%
Confidence

Both clubs have generated high goal tallies in European competition. Bournemouth have scored five goals across their opening two tournament matches, averaging 2.5 goals scored per match and clearing the 2.5 total in both fixtures with wins of 2-1 and 3-0. AC Milan have demonstrated similar potency on the road, netting four goals in their trip to Salzburg and entering after a five-goal affair against Atalanta. The offensive form of both sides, combined with Milan missing suspended defender F. Terracciano and injured centre-back M. Gabbia, provides strong justification for backing three or more goals rather than settling on a lower threshold.

Combo BetWON
Combo Bet
Over 2.5 Goals + Bournemouth or Draw
70%
Both must land · no better than

Over 2.5 Goals — 70% confidence

The last five games for both clubs have produced an average of just over three goals per match. Bournemouth’s recent 3-0 and 2-0 wins and Milan’s 4-0 and 3-2 victories indicate a high‑scoring trend, supporting an over‑2.5 total.

Bournemouth or Draw — 73% confidence

Bournemouth’s solid home record and defensive stability lower the risk of a loss, while AC Milan’s recent away scoring keeps the match open. The combination of Bournemouth’s home advantage and Milan’s potential to breach the defence makes a home win or a draw the most likely outcomes.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and double chance), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Combo BetWON
Double Chance
Bournemouth or Draw
73%
Confidence

Bournemouth’s solid home record and defensive stability lower the risk of a loss, while AC Milan’s recent away scoring keeps the match open. The combination of Bournemouth’s home advantage and Milan’s potential to breach the defence makes a home win or a draw the most likely outcomes.

Combo BetWON
Total Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
70%
Confidence

The last five games for both clubs have produced an average of just over three goals per match. Bournemouth’s recent 3-0 and 2-0 wins and Milan’s 4-0 and 3-2 victories indicate a high‑scoring trend, supporting an over‑2.5 total.

Combo BetLOST
Both Teams to Score
Yes
68%
Confidence

Both teams have scored in every match they have played in the competition and have a history of conceding. Bournemouth has conceded only once, while Milan have allowed two goals in their most recent win, making it likely that each side will find the net.

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Published October 21, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.