Juventus vs Bologna Prediction 07.12.2024 | Serie A

• Competition: Italy - Serie A
• Date: Saturday, 7th, December 2024
• Kickoff: 17:00 UK / 18.00 CET
• Venue: Allianz Stadium (Torino)

Juventus are determined to continue their undefeated campaign in Serie A as they welcome Bologna to their Turin home for a Saturday afternoon clash.

Since returning from the November international break, Juventus have seemed to be stuck in a rut of draws, with back-to-back lifeless stalemates against AC Milan and Aston Villa followed by another frustrating display last week, when Lecce denied them victory with a last-minute equalizer, leaving the match tied at 1-1. While they may feel bitter about the late equalizer in their last match, the Old Lady can at least take comfort in knowing they are the only team in Serie A yet to experience the sting of defeat this season, but the eight draws from 14 matches have prevented them from climbing higher than sixth place at this point.

In contrast, Bologna heads to Torino with their heads held high, having delivered a dazzling attacking performance mid-week to score four unanswered goals against a helpless AC Monza, and the emphatic victory earned them a spot in the last eight of the Coppa Italia. As they shift their focus back to league duties, Rosoblu will look to build on their form after picking up an excellent 12 points from their last five top-flight matches, with their recent rise bringing them within just five points of Saturday's hosts, Juventus, with a game in hand.

Juventus vs Bologna Betting Tips: UNDER 2.5

In a clash between two incredibly stubborn teams, it’s highly likely that entertainment and goals will be in short supply, so it wouldn’t be surprising if the fourth straight meeting between these sides concludes with no winner in a lifeless contest. Scoring has been a major issue for Juventus lately, particularly with Vlahovic and Milik unavailable, as they've struggled to find the net more than once in four of their last five games, with two of those finishing without a goal. 

However, Juventus' main weapon has been their defense, as evidenced by just two goals shipped and four clean shets in their last six competitive games, so they will likely adopt another strictly defensive stance to maintain their unbeaten start in Calcio's top tier. At the same time, it's worth noting that Bologna's backline has been performing well in their recent outings, having successfully kept their rivals scoreless in three of the last five SA matches. Moreover, head-to-head clashes between these rivals haven’t been overly thrilling, as four of the last six have seen two or fewer goals, and with both defenses performing flawlessly at the moment, we expect a dull, uneventful contest ahead.