The Matchday 35 clash in Serie A between Bologna and Juventus will take place on May 4 at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium. Bologna vs. Juventus: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bologna
Vincenzo Italiano's side couldn't break down Udinese on the road in the last round (0-0). As a result, Bologna failed to win for the third time in their last four league matches (2 draws, 1 loss). Additionally, in their previous five Serie A games, the team scored no more than once. With 61 points, the team has dropped to fifth place in the standings, overtaken by Juventus.
- The team has won 7 of their last 8 home matches in Serie A.
- They have scored at least twice in 8 of their last 10 home league games.
- Bologna has not conceded more than one goal in their last five home Serie A matches.
Predicted lineup for Bologna (4-5-1)
Lukasz Skorupski – Juan Miranda, Jhon Lucumí, Sam Beukema, Davide Calabria – Riccardo Orsolini, Remo Freuler, Michel Aebischer, Jens Odgaard, Benja Dominguez – Thijs Dallinga.
Defender Emil Holm and forward Dan Ndoye will miss the match due to injuries.
Juventus
Igor Tudor's side defeated Monza 2-0 at home in the last round. Consequently, Juventus secured just their third win in their last seven league matches (1 draw, 3 losses). Additionally, the club managed to score more than once for only the second time in this period. The Turin side has collected 62 points and returned to fourth place in the standings. It's also worth noting that the team has conceded only 31 goals this Serie A season, trailing only Napoli (25) in this regard.
- The club has not won in 6 of their last 8 away matches in Serie A (3 draws, 3 losses).
- The team has scored exactly one or two goals in 8 of their last 10 away league games.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Juventus' last 10 away Serie A encounters.
Predicted lineup for Juventus (4-5-1)
Michele Di Gregorio – Pierre Kalulu, Lloyd Kelly, Renato Veiga, Andrea Cambiaso – Manuel Locatelli, Khéphren Thuram, Nicolas Gonzalez, Weston McKennie, Kenan Yildiz – Randal Kolo Muani.
Defenders Lloyd Kelly, Bremer, Federico Gatti, and Juan Caba, as well as forward Arkadiusz Milik, will miss the game due to injuries. Forward Kenan Yildiz is suspended.
Referee
Daniele Doveri (Italy)
Matches – 15 (Serie A, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 32;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.1;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 27%.
Bologna vs. Juventus: Match Prediction
Vincenzo Italiano's side has performed well at home this season, suffering only one defeat in the league. Moreover, Bologna scores regularly and in large numbers: in their last 13 home Serie A matches, the team has found the net, scoring at least twice on nine occasions. However, in their last ten home league games, Bologna has kept a clean sheet only three times.
Juventus, even away from home, prefers to play an attacking game and has no issues with scoring: in their last ten away Serie A matches, the team failed to score only twice. At the same time, defensive injuries have taken their toll: in 9 of their last 10 away league games, Juventus conceded. Additionally, in their last eight head-to-head meetings at Bologna's ground in Serie A, Juventus players have scored.
I expect a high-scoring game from both sides, so my prediction: Both teams to score – yes