Bologna vs Juventus Prediction

As the Serie A season is coming to an end, there are still many positions to be played for. Juventus head east to Bologna in a match which may prove crucial in determining the teams contesting in the Champions League next season.

After a 60-year hiatus from UEFA’s top club competition, Bologna’s focus turned to the league after the first phase; they finished in 28th place, with just one win from eight. A really rich vein of form from the turn of the year as seen the Red and Blues lose just twice, placing them in an excellent position to achieve back-to-back qualifications for the Champions League- having the home-field advantage will only help them.

The Old Lady had only lost once up to Christmas, however, have since suffered eight more, leaving them rather vulnerable, as this form has significantly loosened their grip on Champions League football with some tricky opposition still in their way. This match will be vital to put Juve back on track.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about both sides ahead of kick-off.

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Live Stream

You will be able to watch this match on Sunday evening on the OneFootball app.

• Date: Sunday 4, May
• Kick-off: 19:45 BST
• Channel: OneFootball

Key Statistics

• Juventus boast one of the strongest defences in the division this season, conceding just 31- bettered only by league leaders Napoli (25)

• Both sides like to keep games close- they have drawn 27 times between them this season, including a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture

• Bologna has 52 goals this season, with 36 being scored in the second half

• Bologna often struggle to succeed in this fixture, they have not beaten Juventus since 2011

Bologna Preview, Form and Standout Players

Bologna Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Miranda, Lucumi, Beukema, Calabria; Freuler, Aebischer; Dominguez, Odgaard, Orsolini; Dallinga.

Vincenzo Italiano will be without key players Emil Holm and Dan Ndoye due to injuries.

Bologna have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five- their sole loss coming away to Atalanta. One of their wins, however, did secure themselves a place in the final of the Coppa Italia- 2-1 win and 5-1 on aggregate over Empoli. They also played the top two of the division- defeating Inter 1-0 and earning a 1-1 draw with Napoli. Their last result was 0-0 with Udinese, however, they should come into this game with plenty of confidence.

Riccardo Orsolini has been incredible for Bologna this season- amassing 15 goal involvements including 12 goals this season. He has been clinical so far too, outperforming his xG of 8.25.

Juventus Preview, Form and Standout Players

Juventus Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kelly, Veiga, Kalulu; Cambiaso, Thuram, Locatelli, McKennie; Kolo Muani, Gonzalez; Vlahovic.

Dusan Vlahovic is expected to be in contention to feature in this crucial match after missing the last match against Monza. Kenyan Yildiz will miss the game through suspension.

Juve have picked up three wins in their last five, both drawing and losing one. Their loss was shock upset away to Parma and their draw came against Claudio Ranieri’s in-form Roma. However, three home victories against Genoa, Lecce and Monza steadied the ship in Turin, as they now look to push on a get a positive result from this Sunday’s fixture.

Vlahovic’s contributions may be crucial in this match, as he leads the top scorers with nine goals. He has provided the second most assists too, his 13 contributions leading the way of any Bianconeri player.

Head-to-head Comparison

Recent history of this fixture has been a tough sight for Bologna, but this time they will be more hopeful their side can beat Juventus for the first time since 2011. Both sides certainly love to draw, with their past four matches ending in one in the Serie A.

Recent Meetings:

• Juventus 2-2 Bologna, 7th December 2024

• Bologna 3-3 Juventus, 20th May 2024

• Juventus 1-1 Bologna, 27th August 2023

• Bologna 1-1 Juventus, 30th April 2023

• Juventus 3-0 Bologna, 2nd October 2022

Betting Tip for Bologna vs Juventus

As we have seen above, Bologna struggle against Juventus and a draw is a likely outcome considering both teams circumstances. Juventus like to keep it tight and both sides have lost just four each this season.

Therefore, we have gone for Juventus or Draw as the best tip for this match.

Final Prediction

Bologna 1-1 Juventus