Juventus - Bologna: can Juventus extend their strong run?
On Sunday, April 19, Juventus will host Bologna in Matchday 33 of Serie A. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:45 CET, and here is a betting preview for the clash.
Juventus - Bologna: match facts and head-to-head
- Juventus are unbeaten in seven consecutive matches: five wins and two draws.
- Bologna have lost three of their last five matches.
- Juventus have scored at least one goal in seven straight games.
- Juventus are unbeaten in their last four home matches: three wins and one draw.
- Bologna have won seven of their last eight matches.
- Juventus boast the third-best attack in Serie A with 55 goals scored.
- In a quarter of their league matches this season, Juventus have scored in both halves.
- Juventus have won 32% of their matches to nil, while Bologna stand at 25%.
- Juventus have lost 14% of their matches without scoring, compared to 19% for Bologna.
- Juventus beat Bologna 1-0 in the last meeting between the sides.
Juventus - Bologna: match preview
Juventus are battling for a top-four finish and a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. After 32 matches, they have collected 60 points and currently occupy fourth place. Their advantage over fifth is only two points, so the fight for Champions League qualification remains wide open. The Bianconeri are unbeaten in their last seven matches and come into this fixture on the back of two consecutive victories. Compared with Como, who are fifth, Juventus also have a game in hand, giving them the chance to widen the gap.
Bologna sit eighth in the Serie A standings. After 32 rounds, they have collected 48 points. They are five points behind seventh place and nine adrift of sixth. Bologna have won their last two matches and still retain hopes of qualifying for Europe. With six rounds still to play, there is still time for them to make up ground.
Probable line-ups
- Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso; Thuram, Locatelli; Conceição, McKennie, Yildiz; Boga
- Bologna: Ravaglia; Zortea, Lucumí, Heggem, Miranda; Moro, Freuler, Pobega; Orsolini, Castro, Rowe
Prediction
Juventus are in strong form at the moment and are not distracted by European competition. At home, they should be considered favourites, and I believe they can take all three points.
