Juventus take on the visitors Bologna in the round 15 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Saturday, November 7th at Allianz Stadium (Turin).
Juventus finished third in Serie A last season, trailing only Milan and Inter, and secured the Coppa Italia under Massimiliano Allegri. However, internal conflicts marred the triumph, leading to Allegri's dismissal shortly after lifting the trophy. Over the summer, Juventus underwent significant squad changes, investing heavily in new talent as part of their rebuild. In the Champions League, their return to the competition started promisingly with two wins but was followed by a disappointing home loss to Stuttgart and two consecutive draws. Similarly, Serie A performances have been inconsistent. While they remain unbeaten, half their matches have ended in draws. Their most recent league game against Lecce epitomized their struggles, as they conceded a last-minute equalizer from Ante Rebić to draw 1-1.
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Bologna suffers expected decline. The "Rossoblu" defied expectations in the 2023/2024 season, battling for a top spot and securing a surprise Champions League berth by finishing fifth. However, the loss of key players like Riccardo Calafiori and Joshua Zirkzee, coupled with Thiago Motta's departure to Juventus, has taken its toll. Vincenzo Italiano, the new manager, has struggled to replicate last season's success. Bologna’s Champions League campaign has been a disappointment, with just one point from a goalless draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in their opening match. They finally scored their first goal in the competition in their fifth game but still lost to Lille. In Serie A, they began with six draws, one win, and one loss. October and November saw some improvement with three consecutive wins, but their momentum was halted by a heavy 0-3 defeat to Lazio. Most recently, Bologna returned to form with convincing wins: a 3-0 victory over Venezia in the league and a 4-0 thrashing of Monza in the Coppa Italia.
Juventus haven’t lost to Bologna since 2011. However, 4 of their last 5 meetings, including the last three in a row, have ended in draws. Juventus are clear favorites, given their superior squad depth and home advantage. However, their inconsistency in both domestic and European competitions leaves room for Bologna to challenge, especially with the visitors regaining form in recent matches. Bologna’s tendency to draw games, combined with Juventus’ low-scoring matches, suggests a tightly contested encounter.
Prediction for the match: Under 2.5 scored goals.
