Bologna vs Juventus Prediction & Betting Tips (20 May)

3rd in Serie A with 7 points ahead of 6th place, Bologna created a resounding feat by qualifying for the next Champions League. Thiago Motta's men were not expected to have such a celebration this season. Driven by a quality of play recognized by all, they continue to perform well in recent times, as evidenced by the only setback suffered by Inter in the last 16 days, for 5 draws and 10 victories. After dropping points against Udinese 1-1 and Torino 2-2, Bologna ensured their qualification for the C1 last weekend by winning at Naples 0-2. Juventus is currently 4th in the Serie Has and has the same number of points as his opponent of the day.

Qualification for the next Champions League is therefore already in the bag. Long in the fight with Inter to obtain the Scudetto, the Old Lady had a disastrous second half of the championship. Indeed, the Bianconeri have only won 2 of their last 15 league matches, for 9 draws and 4 defeats. Last weekend, they waited for extra time to score the equalizer at home against bottom side Salernitana 1-1.

For Bologna, the important attacking midfielder Ferguson (6 goals and 3 assists in SA) is forced to withdraw, as is the long-time absent defender Soumaoro. Furthermore, the influential striker Zirkzee (11 goals and 4 assists in SA) has joined the infirmary. He should be replaced by winter recruit Odgaard (2 goals in 8 SA matches). Mute since the start of the season, Swiss winger Ndoye finally scored his first goal last weekend. The other wingers Saelemaekers (4 goals and 2 assists in SA) and Orsolini (10 goals in SA), replacements on the last day, are applying to start. Juventus remains without long-term absentee De Sciglio, injured.

In addition, midfielder Pogba is still suspended for doping. On the other hand, senior defender Danilo is fit again while midfielder Fagioli, suspended for a long time following his involvement in a sports betting affair, can finally play again. Scorer in added time last weekend, French international Rabiot should start just like his midfield sidekick Locatelli, who was suspended during the Italian Cup final. The offensive duo could be composed of Chiesa (7 goals and 3 assists in SA) and Vlahovic (16 goals and 4 assists in SA).