Bournemouth vs AC Milan

Bournemouth enter this match following a solid period of results, having secured three wins and a draw in their last six matches across all competitions. Their recent form includes a convincing home win against Sturm Graz in this competition and a victory over Sunderland in the Premier League. AC Milan have also been in decent form, recording three wins and two draws in their most recent six outings. They arrive in England fresh from a high-scoring home win against Atalanta and an impressive four-goal performance away at Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League. Both sides have shown they can find the net, with AC Milan scoring thirteen times in their last six matches, while Bournemouth have managed ten goals in the same stretch.

• AC Milan player F. Terracciano is reported suspended for this match.
• Bournemouth will be without A. Scott, D. Jebbison, E. J. Kroupi, F. Forster, J. Araujo, J. Sanchez, and M. Aarons who are all ruled out.
• AC Milan have reported A. Saelemaekers and M. Gabbia as ruled out due to injury.
• Bournemouth have maintained three clean sheets in their last five home matches.

Bournemouth have been strong at the Vitality Stadium recently, and their record of three clean sheets in their last five home matches suggests a disciplined defensive setup under M. Rose. While AC Milan have demonstrated attacking quality in their recent travels, the absences reported for the visitors may influence their tactical approach. Given the home side's form in front of their own fans, there is a lean toward Bournemouth to manage the encounter effectively.

We hold no head-to-head records for these two sides in this competition.