AFC Bournemouth vs AC Milan Prediction and Betting Tips | October 22nd 2026

AFC Bournemouth will host Italian giants AC Milan at the Vitality Stadium on Thursday for a Europa League league phase clash. The Cherries currently sit fifth in the competition after winning their first two games against Real Sociedad and Sturm Graz, while Milan sit in 16th place following an opening loss to Benfica and a 4-0 win over RB Salzburg. Both sides enter the fixture after weekend league victories, with Bournemouth beating Sunderland 2-0 and Milan defeating Atalanta 3-2.

Writer Scott M Newman predicts the match will end in an entertaining 2-2 draw. Marco Rose's Bournemouth side features forward Evanilson, who has scored in three consecutive matches across all competitions. Meanwhile, unbeaten Serie A contenders Milan carry solid momentum into the encounter, with the writer noting that both teams have shown strong attacking form.