Prediction: Bournemouth vs AC Milan

In what is a famous Europa League showdown from the Vitality on Thursday night, Bournemouth will host Italian icons AC Milan.

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You can find all of the key Bournemouth vs AC Milan H2H statistics here.

Verdict: Goncalo Ramos over 0.5 shots on target

Bournemouth

Starting with the hosts, while Bournemouth might have still be searching for some much-welcomed stability under new boss Marco Rose, the Cherries have enjoyed a successful week on the south coast. Last seen over the weekend clinching a routine 2-0 victory at home against 10-man Sunderland, the former RB Leipzig boss has seen his squad register consecutive wins for the first time since opening up the 2026/27 campaign. Despite putting just a sole Premier League victory on the board, Rose’s side have opened their iconic European adventure with a famous flurry. Getting proceedings underway with a stellar 2-1 win away at Spanish outfit Real Sociedad on September 17th, Bournemouth laid down another Europa League marker last week. Breezing their way to a 3-0 victory against Strum Graz on home soil, Thursday’s hosts will be relishing a blockbuster showdown here.

Suffering a thigh injury while away with England during September’s extended international break, Bournemouth will once again be without midfield talisman Alex Scott. Likewise, yet to make a maiden appearance this season, French striker Eli Junior Kroupi remains on the sidelines with a long-term foot issue.

Once again getting on the scoresheet against Sunderland on Sunday afternoon and now finding the net in each of his previous three appearances across all competitions, former Porto marksman Evanilson will lead the line. Completing a big-money switch from Benfica over the summer, 22-year-old Antonio Silva will start at the heart of Bournemouth’s defence.

AC Milan

As for the visitors, while there might have been plenty of raised eyebrows over the summer following Ruben Amorim’s arrival, AC Milan are relishing life under the former Manchester United boss. Putting a maiden Europa League victory on the board last week as they clinched a 4-0 romp away at Austrian outfit Salzburg, the Italian icons should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Last seen over the weekend clinching a thrilling 3-2 win at home against bitter domestic rivals Atalanta, Amorim’s side have their sights set on mounting a genuine Europa League charge this year. Heading into September’s extended international break with a 3-0 win against Lecce, AC Milan have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their first nine appearances across all competitions. Likewise, finding a recent clinical edge in the final third, Thursday’s guests have notched 11 goals in their last four outings.

Shown a late Europa League red card away at Salzburg last week, Italian starlet Filippo Terracciano will miss out through suspension here. Sustaining an ankle injury while away with Belgium during September’s international break, Alexis Saelemaekers is expected to miss out on Thursday night.

Making an immediate impact since arriving at the San Siro and now notching five goals in his previous six appearances for club and country, ex-PSG striker Goncalo Ramos will spearhead AC Milan’s attack. Working his way back into Amorim’s plans over the past week, England international Fikayo Tomori could keep his spot at the back.

Bournemouth vs AC Milan Key Factors to Consider

• Thursday’s Europa League showdown at the Vitality will be the first competitive meeting between Bournemouth and AC Milan.
• AC Milan have suffered just a single defeat from any of their first nine appearances across all competitions.
• The Italian icons have registered 11 goals in their last four matchups across all fronts.
• Bournemouth have won their opening two Europa League showdowns by an aggregate score of 5-1.
• Portuguese international Goncalo Ramos has found the net in five of his previous six appearances for club and country.

Bournemouth vs AC Milan H2H stats

While Bournemouth might have shown some real signs of life over the past week, Rose’s camp will be bracing themselves for a stern examination at the Vitality. Despite plenty of raised eyebrows over the summer following Amorim’s arrival, AC Milan are enjoying a real flurry under the ex-Manchester United boss. Finding a real clinical edge in the final third on either side of September’s extended international break, the Italian icons are regarded as a standout Europa League contender this season.

Verdict: Goncalo Ramos over 0.5 shots on target

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