Round 32 of the 2022-23 Italian Serie A wraps up Sunday, April 30, when the Greyhounds host the Zebras at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, so we bring you the best Bologna vs. Juventus betting pick, tips, and odds.
Bologna – Juventus Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (30.4.2023)
Back in January, Juventus were deducted 15 points due to financial irregularities. The ban has been revoked a few days ago, so the Zebras are back in the Champions League qualifying race. They head to Bologna in dire need of a win which promises an exciting match for the bettors.
Bologna vs. Juventus: Initial Situation
The Zebras are now sitting at the third spot in Serie A with 59 points (W18, D5, L8) and a 47:26 goal difference. They are only three points ahead of fifth-placed AS Roma and five points above sixth-placed Inter. On the other side, Bologna are eighth with 44 points (W12, D8, L11) and a 40:39 goal difference, ten points behind the sixth spot that leads to the Europa Conference League.
Bologna Stats & Form
After going undefeated in five straight league matches (W2, D3), the Greyhounds lost to Verona 2-1 on the road this past Friday. They’ve played very well of late, earning a nil-nil home draw against Lazio and beating Atalanta 2-0 on the road during that five-game stretch. In their previous eight league contests at home, the Greyhounds have recorded three wins, three draws, a pair of losses, and a 9:5 goal difference.
Riccardo Orsolini and Marko Arnautovic lead the way for Bologna in 2022-23, tallying eight goals apiece. Arnautovic is doubtful to play against Juventus due to an injury, and he’s only appeared in one of Bologna’s last nine matches. Stefan Posch has five goals on his season tally, while Musa Barrow is the team’s top assist-maker with five dishes in 28 appearances this term.
Juventus Stats & Form
The Zebras have dropped three straight league matches, losing to Lazio 2-1, Sassuolo 1-0, and Napoli 1-0 in the process. At least, they managed to qualify for the Europa League semifinal, outlasting Sporting Lisbon 2-1 on aggregate in the quarterfinal. The Zebras played Inter in the second leg of the Coppa Italia on Wednesday night, and this game has been excluded from this preview.
Dusan Vlahovic and Adrien Rabiot have scored 11 goals apiece so far this season. Vlahovic is questionable to play against Bologna due to an ankle injury, but the Zebras should get Moise Kean back. Kean is recovering from a muscle injury, and he’s bagged eight goals thus far. Angel Di Maria has eight goals and seven assists on his account, while Filip Kostic has amassed three goals and 11 assists across 45 apps in all competitions.
Bologna – Juventus: Head-to-Head
The Greyhounds are winless in 23 consecutive encounters with the Zebras. They’ve only earned one draw in the previous 14 games versus Juventus. The Zebras easily defeated Bologna 3-0 as 1.45 home favorites in their first meeting of the season.
Bologna – Juventus Odds
On paper, Juventus are a better team than Bologna, no doubt. Frankly, the Zebras’ league form has been awful lately, but setting them as 2.15 road favorites still seems strange. The bookmakers are looking for a tight battle, and Under 2.5 Goals pays just 1.60 at bet365 Sportsbook.
I have to take Juventus at plus money. The Zebras must be fired up to snap their three-game losing streak in Serie A after their 15-point deduction has been revoked. They desperately want to play Champions League football next season, whereas Bologna arguably have nothing to play for. Beating the Greyhounds on the road won’t be an easy task by any means, but the odds are just too tempting.
Betting tip and prediction: Bologna – Juventus (30.4.2023)