Juventus vs Bologna: Match Preview

As April rolls into its later weeks, Juventus gear up for a crucial Serie A clash against Bologna at the Allianz Stadium. It's a fixture that screams opportunity for the hosts, given their stranglehold on this rivalry.

Juventus haven't lost to Bologna since 2011, a streak that includes a 1-0 win back in December 2025. That kind of dominance makes you wonder if Bologna can even find a way in. And with Juventus sitting pretty in fourth place on 60 points after 32 games, they're right in the mix for that Champions League spot. Bologna, meanwhile, trail in eighth with 48 points, their European dreams fading fast.

Injuries are biting hard for both sides. Juventus will miss key attackers like Dušan Vlahović and Arkadiusz Milik, not to mention goalkeeper Mattia Perin who's out until mid-April. But they've still got options, with a partial lineup suggesting Bremer and Kenan Yildiz could feature. Bologna aren't faring better; their goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski and forwards Benja Domínguez and Thijs Dallinga are sidelined, which might leave them exposed at the back.

Watch out for Kenan Yildiz, Juventus's top scorer with 10 goals this season—he's the kind of player who can turn games on their head. Francisco Conceição's been chipping in too. On the other side, Bologna rely on Riccardo Orsolini, who's bagged eight goals, and Nicolò Cambiaghi for some spark. I reckon Yildiz could be the difference here; he's got that killer instinct.

But Bologna won't roll over. They're scrapping for a Conference League place, even if it's a long shot. Still, Juventus should edge this one, building on their superior form and that head-to-head edge. Expect them to control the tempo and find the net.

That brings us to the picks. Juventus look solid favorites, and I'm backing them to get the job done.