As we approach the second-to-last weekend of the 2023/24 Serie A season, some teams are already celebrating their qualification for Champions League football.
This Sunday, Bologna will face off against Juventus at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.
Match Preview
Bologna are currently sitting in 3rd place with 67 points, tied with Juventus but ahead on goal difference.
They come into this match after an impressive 2-0 win against Napoli last weekend.
Bologna struck early, scoring twice in the first 12 minutes, and then held the defending champions scoreless for the remainder of the match.
This victory extends Bologna’s unbeaten streak to eight games in Serie A, which includes wins over Empoli, Roma, and Salernitana.
They have also secured draws against Monza, Udinese, Frosinone, and Torino.
Bologna have lost only four of their last 35 Serie A matches. However, they’ve struggled somewhat at home recently, winning just one of their last four home games and seeing under 2.5 goals in five of their last six home fixtures.
Juventus, fresh from their Coppa Italia triumph over Atalanta, will be in high spirits.
They secured the trophy with a 1-0 victory, taking an early lead in the 4th minute and maintaining it for the rest of the match.
Despite this recent success, Juventus have had mixed results in the league.
They are unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions, but three of those were draws against AC Milan, Salernitana, and Roma.
Juventus have struggled to win on the road, drawing their last five Serie A away games and failing to secure a victory in their last seven away league matches.
However, they are unbeaten in their last 23 encounters with Bologna in Serie A.
Team News & Updates:
Bologna will be missing Joshua Zirkzee, Lewis Ferguson, and Adama Soumaoro due to injuries.
Juventus will travel without the injured Mattia De Sciglio, both Paul Pogba and Nicolò Fagioli will miss out due to suspensions.
Prediction & Analysis:
Both teams have already secured their places in next season’s Champions League, but third place is still up for grabs.
Juventus, buoyed by their recent cup victory and strong record against Bologna, will be a tough opponent.
However, Bologna have been a formidable side this season and will not go down easily.
Our prediction is a draw with under 2.5 goals scored.