BETTING GUIDE: Bologna vs Juventus Match Preview, Team News and Prediction
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Both sides come into this weekend’s clash fresh from European victories, yet domestically they find themselves under pressure to convert performances into league points
Bologna and Juventus meet at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in a pivotal Serie A encounter that carries significant implications for the European qualification race.
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Both sides come into this weekend’s clash fresh from European victories, yet domestically they find themselves under pressure to convert performances into league points.
Bologna begin the round fifth on 25 points, holding onto a top-six position, while Juventus sit just behind in seventh with 23 points, making this a classic six-pointer between two direct rivals chasing Champions League and Europa League ambitions.
Bologna’s season has been one of the most impressive stories in Serie A so far. Vincenzo Italiano’s side have collected 25 points from their opening 14 league matches, representing their second-best start to a top-flight campaign in the three-points-for-a-win era.
Despite that, there are minor warning signs creeping in. The Rossoblù are winless in their last two league outings, drawing 1-1 away at Lazio last weekend after suffering a shock 3-1 home defeat to Cremonese.
That loss was particularly notable as it marked Bologna’s first competitive home defeat of the season, ending a run of six wins and three draws at the Dall’Ara.
Still, history suggests a strong response is likely, as Bologna have not lost consecutive home league matches since January 2022.
Their overall form remains encouraging. Across their last six matches in all competitions, Bologna have won four, drawn one and lost one, scoring freely and maintaining an aggressive attacking identity.
They have been especially productive at home, with their last five matches at the Dall’Ara yielding three wins, a draw, and a loss.
Bologna’s ability to impose themselves against teams starting the round below them has been a key factor this season, with a strong record that should further fuel confidence against Juventus.
Juventus arrive in Emilia-Romagna in a more turbulent state. While the Bianconeri responded positively to a 2-1 league defeat against Napoli by beating Pafos 2-0 in the Champions League, their domestic campaign has been marked by inconsistency.
Luciano Spalletti’s men have lost three of their last five away Serie A matches, equalling the number of defeats they suffered in their previous 25 away league outings combined. That statistic alone underlines just how fragile Juventus have become on the road.
In terms of form, Juventus’ last six matches across all competitions show four wins, one draw and one loss, which on the surface appears solid.
However, dig deeper and their away numbers are concerning. They have kept just one clean sheet in their last 13 away league matches and have conceded six of their eight away goals either in the opening or closing 15 minutes, pointing to lapses in concentration that Bologna will look to exploit.
Despite sitting only a point off the top six, Juventus’ margin for error is thin, particularly with difficult fixtures like this one looming.
From a tactical standpoint, Bologna are expected to stick with their familiar 4-2-3-1 shape, built around high energy, quick ball circulation and aggressive pressing in midfield.
Italiano’s side aims to control matches through compact spacing and coordinated movements between the lines, with wide players such as Riccardo Orsolini providing penetration and goal threat, cutting inside from the flanks.
Bologna are also comfortable building sustained pressure, often pinning opponents back and forcing turnovers high up the pitch.
Their home games this season have rarely started at a frantic pace, with no goals scored in the opening 15 minutes at the Dall’Ara, but once settled, Bologna tend to assert themselves strongly.
Juventus, on the other hand, are likely to adopt a more cautious and flexible approach. Luciano Spalletti has increasingly leaned towards a back three or hybrid system, particularly with injuries limiting his defensive options.
Juventus’ intentions will likely revolve around maintaining compactness, surviving Bologna’s early pressure and exploiting transitional moments through pace and individual quality.
With Dusan Vlahovic ruled out, Juventus’ attacking structure changes significantly, placing more emphasis on the movement of Jonathan David or Kenan Yildiz, who may operate as a false nine.
Juventus’ threat is often greater after the break, with a notable proportion of their recent goals coming in the second half.
Team news adds another layer to the betting picture. Bologna are without several key players, including first-choice goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski, as well as Remo Freuler, Martin Vitik and Nicolo Casale.
However, Italiano is expected to rotate intelligently, with Lewis Ferguson, Jens Odgaard and top scorer Orsolini all set to return to the starting lineup after limited minutes in midweek European action.
Their return should significantly boost Bologna’s attacking fluidity and midfield balance.
Juventus’ absentees are arguably more disruptive. Vlahovic’s injury removes their primary focal point in attack, while Federico Gatti is also unavailable in defence.
Although Daniele Rugani and Bremer have recently returned from injury, Spalletti is still likely to deploy Teun Koopmeiners in a defensive role as part of a reshuffled backline.
Historically, this fixture has been one-sided in Juventus’ favour, especially in Bologna. The Rossoblù have not beaten Juventus at the Dall’Ara in Serie A since 1998, a run that spans over two decades.
However, recent meetings tell a different story.
Each of the last five head-to-head encounters has ended in a draw, with both teams scoring in all five.
These clashes have averaged over three goals per game, underlining a trend toward open, competitive contests rather than Juventus' dominance.
Home and away form further tilts the narrative toward goals. Bologna have been strong at home overall despite their recent setback, while Juventus’ away form has been porous and unpredictable.
Bologna have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches, yet they have scored two or more goals in three of those games.
Juventus, meanwhile, have conceded regularly on their travels but continue to carry an attacking threat even when short-handed.
Key Pointers;
- Both teams scored in each of the last five head-to-head meetings
- Three of Juventus’ last five matches had over 2.5 goals
- Juventus’ last five away outings averaged 2.8 goals
- 14 goals were netted in Bologna’s last five home matches
- Four of Bologna’s last five matches had 3+ goals scored
Taking everything into account, Bologna’s cohesion, home advantage and clarity under Italiano contrast with a Juventus side still searching for consistency under Spalletti.
However, Juventus’ experience and attacking talent should prevent them from being completely overrun. Rather than focusing on a match winner in such a finely balanced contest, the goals market offers stronger value.
This fixture has developed into one that consistently delivers entertainment, with both sides capable of scoring and neither convincing defensively.
Bologna’s attacking confidence at home, Juventus’ tendency to concede away, and a recent head-to-head history packed with goals all point toward another high-scoring encounter at the Dall’Ara.
Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals/BTTS - Yes
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