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Player Ratings: Bologna 1-1 Juventus – Thuram hits again, dominating Lucumí Bologna and Juventus shared the spoils at the Dall’Ara on Sunday, producing a 1-1 draw that leaves the race for a Champions League placement wide open. Bologna 1-1 Juventus – Player Ratings Bologna: Skorupski 5; De Silvestri 6 (87′ Calabria N/A), Beukema 7, Lucumi 8, Miranda 6 (67′ Lykogiannis 6); Freuler 7 (80′ Pobega N/A), Ferguson 6; Orsolini 6.5 (87′ Dominguez N/A), Odgaard 5.5 (80′ Castro N/A), Cambiaghi 6.5; Dallinga 6. Coach: Italiano 6. Best Bologna player: Lucumi 8 – ............ Lowest Bologna rating: Skorupski 5 – ............ Bologna coach Italiano: 6 – ............ Juventus: Di Gregorio 6; Savona 6, Renato Veiga 5.5, Kalulu 5.5; Weah 5.5 (86′ Mbangula N/A), Locatelli 6.5 (78′ F Conceiçao N/A), K Thuram 7, Cambiaso 6 (69′ A. Costa 5); Nico Gonzalez 6 (78′ Douglas Luiz N/A), McKennie 6.5; Kolo Muani 5 (86′ Adzic N/A). Coach: Tudor 6. Best Juventus player: Thuram 7 – The Frenchman scored the opening goal at the Dall’Ara and was much more than a mere central midfielder for the Bianconeri. Fourth Serie A goal this season. He touched the ball everywhere on the pitch, from Juventus’ defensive box to their attacking half. ............ Lowest Juventus rating: Kolo Muani 5 – Wasn’t really a threat to Bologna’s defence. Fought hard to find space all over the pitch, but wasn’t present enough inside the box and lost possession 18 times. Alberto Costa deserves the same rating, having missed a big chance, all alone against Skorupski, in the second half. Juventus coach: Tudor 6—With Gatti, Bremer, Cabal, Kelly, and Gatti injured, Tudor had few options in defence and don’t forget Yildiz and Vlahovic in attack. Cambiaso was also forced to be substituted in the second half. The Bianconeri played pretty well in the first half, and their second goal was disallowed for a tight offside after the break. Juventus allowed Bologna to take possession (65% to 35%), but had more expected goals (0.45 to 0.70). They also showed their determination and grit with 19 fouls against Bologna’s six. . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/bologna-juventus-player-ratings-thuram-lucumi/

Serie A | Bologna 1-1 Juventus: Exciting draw creates crazy fight for fourth Remo Freuler replied to the Khephren Thuram opener, as Bologna and Juventus share the spoils to make the fight for fourth place even harder, with four teams in a one-point radius. This was a head-to-head for fourth, as the Bianconeri leapfrogged their rivals last weekend. ............ Juventus broke the deadlock early on when Andrea Cambiaso was allowed to cut inside from the right and spread it to Khephren Thuram, his strike from just outside the area squirming underneath Lukasz Skorupski for a goalkeeping howler. ............ Riccardo Orsolini tried to curl in directly from the corner flag, forcing a difficult Michele Di Gregorio fingertip save, but Weston McKennie ran a huge risk when bundling into the back of Remo Freuler inside the penalty area, the referee waving play on. Bologna were also enraged when Savona handled outside the area, but as his arm was behind him, the referee assumed it was involuntary. As the hosts were pouring forward, Juve had the ball in the net with Nico Gonzalez, but he was offside on the Kolo Muani flick from the long Di Gregorio ball. ............ Cambiaso had the ball in the net on 50 minutes, but again the offside flag had gone up for the strike on the turn, even though VAR showed it was a matter of inches. Instead, Bologna got their equaliser as Cambiaghi stood up a cross from the left by-line, nodded down by Dallinga for Freuler, whose finish from 10 yards took a deflection off Renato Veiga on the way through. It was the veteran midfielder’s first goal of the season. ............ Cambiaghi’s volley was charged down from the edge of the box, but Juve had another big chance when Kolo Muani went over far too easily against Charalampos Lykogiannis, then McKennie found Alberto Costa, who slipped at the crucial moment when he was ready to sweep home from eight yards. Bologna threatened in stoppages when a corner found Cambiaghi for the shot charged down, then Lewis Ferguson fired the rebound over from a tricky angle. Bologna 1-1 Juventus Thuram 9 (J), Freuler 54 (B) . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/serie-a-bologna-1-1-juventus-exciting-draw/

Adzic e Mbangula in campo

É uscito. Infortunato.

Sí

Entra Conceicao

Mi sembra che Weah stia finendo la benzina e dalla sua parte c'é Orsolini.

La nostra intensitá sta calando e sale in cattedra il Bologna

Incredibile Kolo Muani

KHEPHREN THURAM 0-1

Perché gli schemi di Tudor non prevedono esterni con le caratteristiche (fisiche) di Conceicao.

Bologna FC 1909 vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction A decisive clash in the race for Serie A’s top four unfolds at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on Sunday evening, as Bologna welcome Juventus in a fixture with enormous ramifications. Separated by just one point, the two sides are embroiled in a high-stakes battle not only for European qualification but also for momentum as the season nears its end. ............ Juventus, for all their pedigree and resources, find themselves far from safe. Despite easing past Monza last weekend with goals from Nico Gonzalez and Randal Kolo Muani, their 2-0 win came with a cost. Kenan Yildiz’s red card for violent conduct leaves a hole in their attacking options. That said, the Bianconeri showed resilience to hold firm despite being reduced to 10 men for nearly an hour, securing their third win in five matches under interim boss Igor Tudor. Tudor’s reign has steadied the ship somewhat following a rocky spell, but Juventus’ recent form on the road continues to be a concern. They have picked up just one point from their last three away games, a worrying sign ahead of a trip to one of the league’s most tactically astute sides. The stakes could not be higher — failure to qualify for the Champions League would not only be a sporting failure, but a financial catastrophe for the club, potentially sparking an exodus of key players and instability in the boardroom. ............ The psychological barrier may prove more difficult to overcome than the tactical one. Bologna haven’t beaten Juventus in Serie A since 1998 on home soil, with a 25-match winless streak (D8 L17) weighing on their shoulders. Despite that, their last four head-to-heads have ended in draws, including a 2-2 thriller in December, where they came agonisingly close to ending their long wait for a win. With a daunting run-in featuring Fiorentina, AC Milan, and a cup final, Bologna will be desperate to make a statement here. Juventus, too, cannot afford a slip, as Roma, Lazio, and Fiorentina lurk closely behind. Sunday’s fixture could be the moment that defines both teams’ seasons. The Hard Tackle takes a look at how both sides could line up and what tactics they might employ on the day. Team News & Tactics Bologna FC 1909 ............ Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Calabria, Beukema, Lucumi, Miranda; Freuler, Aebischer; Orsolini, Odgaard, Cambiaghi; Dallinga Juventus Juventus head into Sunday’s pivotal clash against Bologna grappling with a host of absentees, especially in defence. The most high-profile suspension is that of Kenan Yildiz, who begins a two-match ban following his red card for violent conduct in last weekend’s win over Monza. In response, Francisco Conceicao, now fully fit, is expected to be drafted into the starting XI to help fill the creative void. In defence, the Bianconeri find themselves in the midst of an injury crisis. Centre-backs Lloyd Kelly and Federico Gatti are both sidelined due to recent knocks, joining long-term absentee Gleison Bremer, who remains out after suffering an ACL injury. With options running thin, head coach Igor Tudor is expected to turn to the adaptable Andrea Cambiaso, who may be featuring in one of his final games for the club, or possibly even Manuel Locatelli, to slot into a makeshift back three alongside Pierre Kalulu and Renato Veiga. Up front, Juventus received a timely boost with the return of Dusan Vlahovic to training. While not expected to start, the Serbian forward could be named among the substitutes. Meanwhile, midfielder Teun Koopmeiners is still recovering from an Achilles tendon issue and is unlikely to be involved in the matchday squad. Despite their limitations, Juventus are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure. Michele Di Gregorio will retain his place in goal. The back three is anticipated to include Pierre Kalulu on the right, Renato Veiga centrally, and Andrea Cambiaso on the left in a makeshift role. In midfield, Weston McKennie will operate as the right wing-back, with Timothy Weah stationed on the opposite flank. Central midfield will feature Manuel Locatelli, assuming a slightly deeper role, partnered by Khéphren Thuram, who offers physicality and box-to-box presence. In the attacking midfield line, Nico Gonzalez is expected to start alongside Francisco Conceição, both tasked with supporting the lone striker Randal Kolo Muani, who has been in fine form of late, and will be relied upon to lead the line amid injury concerns elsewhere. Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Veiga, Cambiaso; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Weah; Gonzalez, Conceicao; Kolo Muani Key Stats Juventus are unbeaten in their last 25 Serie A matches against Bologna (W17 D8), their longest active streak without defeat against any opponent in the competition. Bologna’s last victory came over 13 years ago, in February 2011. The last four Serie A meetings between Bologna and Juventus have all ended in draws, with both teams scoring in each. A fifth straight draw would mark the first time since 1978-1980 that the two sides have drawn five top-flight matches in a row. Bologna’s last Serie A home win over Juventus came in November 1998. Since then, they have drawn seven and lost 14 of their 21 home encounters. Notably, Juventus have scored in all of their last eight visits to the Stadio Dall’Ara. A win on Sunday would see Bologna leapfrog Juventus in the standings. In the 20-team Serie A era, Bologna have never been above Juventus with three games to go, underlining the significance of this potential result. Despite their recent win over Monza, Juventus have picked up only one point from their last three league away matches (D1 L2). They are at risk of going four consecutive away games without a win for the first time since the end of last season, when they endured an eight-game winless streak on the road. Player to Watch Randal Kolo Muani With Kenan Yildiz suspended and Dusan Vlahovic only recently returning from injury, the responsibility of leading Juventus’s frontline will fall firmly on Kolo Muani’s shoulders. The 25-year-old has shown he can deliver under pressure, finding the net in crucial moments and offering far more than just goals, his ability to hold up play, link with midfielders like Francisco Conceicao and Nico Gonzalez, and draw defenders out of position will be vital against Bologna’s well-organised back line. What makes Kolo Muani especially dangerous is his knack for exploiting space in behind, an area where Bologna may be vulnerable given their preference to push full-backs forward. His instinctive runs and sharp finishing could punish even the slightest lapse in concentration. ............ Prediction Bologna FC 1909 1-1 Juventus With nerves expected to play a role and recent meetings between the two sides proving closely contested, this could be another tense affair. Juventus’s experience and record in this fixture might give them a psychological edge, but Bologna’s form and hunger should not be underestimated. The Hard Tackle predicts an exciting 1-1 draw between these sides. . Read more -> https://thehardtackle.com/round-up/2025/05/04/bologna-fc-1909-vs-juventus-preview-and-prediction/

Serie A Preview: Bologna vs Juventus – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction Vincenzo Italiano’s charges trail their more esteemed hosts by a single point after a scoreless draw at mid-table Udinese on Monday saw them lose grip on the coveted fourth spot. However, with four games still to go, Bologna remain firmly in contention for a second consecutive Champions League progression. ............ The Turin giants have not lost an away match against the Rossoblu in any competition since 1998 (W17, D7), though their last visit to Renato Dall’Ara produced a goal-glutted 3-3 draw. Another stalemate would hardly benefit either side, yet that’s recently been a common theme in this fixture. Each of the last four meetings between Bologna and Juventus ended level, including a 2-2 draw in December’s reverse clash at the Allianz Stadium. Igor Tudor’s side will be out to buck this trend after defying a numerical disadvantage and 21% second-half possession to beat rock-bottom Monza 2-0 last weekend. Match Preview Bologna ............ Juventus The abovementioned triumph against Monza saw Juventus bounce back from a dismal 1-0 defeat at bottom-half Parma on their last Serie A road trip. That loss remains the only blemish on Tudor’s otherwise near-flawless managerial record since replacing Thiago Motta in the dugout (W3, D1). However, Juventus must do something they’ve failed to achieve all season to remain in the win column. Indeed, they have gone winless in all seven away league matches against teams starting this round in the upper half of the table (D5, L2), highlighting the magnitude of the task ahead. As if that’s not troubling enough, Juventus have only won one road game in Serie A since mid-February (D1, L3), keeping just one clean sheet in that torrid sequence. That narrow 1-0 triumph at perennial strugglers Cagliari remains Juve’s only shutout in ten away league fixtures since the start of December. Team News ............ An ominous-looking defensive crisis at Juventus is going from bad to worse. Federico Gatti and Lloyd Kelly have joined long-term absentees Juan Cabal and Gleison Bremer on the sidelines. Problems keep piling up in attack too. Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik are unavailable for selection. Kenan Yildiz is also out with suspension. Bologna vs Juventus Potential Starting Line-ups Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Calabria, Beukema, Lucumi, Miranda; Freuler, Ferguson; Orsolini, Odgaard, Cambiaghi; Dallinga. Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Veiga, Savona; Weah, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; McKennie, Gonzalez; Kolo Muani. Bologna vs Juventus Prediction With only six league victories on the road this season, Juventus have struggled away from home, and an injury-depleted squad could be vulnerable to defeat at Dall’Ara. Also, Bologna should brim with confidence, with little to lose and everything to gain in a fiercely contested battle for a top-four finish. Prediction: Bologna to Win . Read more -> https://cultofcalcio.com/serie-a-preview-bologna-vs-juventus-team-news-line-ups-prediction/

Three key battles in Bologna vs Juventus This evening, Bologna and Juventus will cross paths at the Stadio Dall’Ara in a crucial clash for the pivotal 4th place in the Serie A table. The Bianconeri and the Rossoblu aren’t alone in the Champions League race, as Roma, Lazio and Fiorentina are involved as well, but this direct showdown will steal the headlines this week. ............ So let’s take a closer look at three interesting duels that are expected to ensue on Sunday evening. Lewis Ferguson vs Khephren Thuram This will be an interesting battle in the middle of the park between a Juventus summer signing and another who could have joined if it wasn’t for his injury. ............ Riccardo Orsolini vs Andrea Cambiaso Andrea Cambiaso hasn’t been at his best for months, but he’ll have to up his game when he takes on Riccardo Orsolini who has been in sharp form as of late. The winger put Inter to the sword with a last-gasp winner a couple of weeks back, and he’ll be looking to inflict damage against his former club on Sunday. ............ Jhon Lucumi vs Randal Kolo Muani In recent weeks, Jhon Lucumi has been linked with a summer move to Juventus while Randal Kolo Muani’s future is anyone’s guess. Nevertheless, all summer plans will be placed aside this evening when the two players go head to head in a crunch duel. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/three-key-battles-in-bologna-vs-juventus-where-to-watch-the-match/

In champions ci vogliamo andare per gli introiti mica perché abbiamo speranze di vincerla.

Almeno con il Monza abbiamo vinto in 10 contro 11. La delusione maggiore, secondo me, é stata aver perso contro il Parma giocando in ciabatte.

Proprio cosí. Una squadra che ha perso con il Parma puó ambire al quarto posto? Il Parma ha vinto 6 partite in tutta la stagione, il Bologna 16 come noi. Le due romane e i felsinei non stenderanno certamente un tappeto rosso per permetterci di partecipare alla prossima champions. Speriamo in un'impresa stasera.

Alfredo Pedullà previews what is at stake as Juventus and Bologna clash Juventus and Bologna are set to clash this weekend in a high-stakes encounter that could significantly influence the race for fourth place in the Serie A standings. With both clubs competing for a coveted Champions League spot, the result of this match could shape the momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. ............ Juventus, on their part, ended a difficult spell with a crucial win over Monza in their most recent fixture. That victory helped lift the mood within the camp, but they are well aware that they must build on that result with another strong performance against Bologna. Securing three points would not only widen the gap between themselves and their immediate rivals but also provide a psychological boost ahead of a challenging upcoming match against Lazio. ............ The game at the Allianz Stadium earlier this season ended in a draw. Both sides have everything to play for, and a single moment of brilliance or error could prove decisive in determining the outcome. Italian football journalist Alfredo Pedullà has previewed the weekend’s fixtures and emphasised the significance of this clash. He remarked: “It will be a decisive Sunday, because the three games in the Champions League will have an impact—if not 100%, then 70%—and they will help us understand more. Bologna-Juve? Juve has the privilege of going to Bologna on paper with two results, but missing this away game would mean sinking even further, while Bologna cannot afford to fail either.” ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/alfredo-pedulla-previews-what-is-at-stake-as-juventus-and-bologna-clash/

Tudor: Juve ‘motivated and ready’ for pivotal Bologna clash despite injury woes As the 2024-25 season winds down, Juventus — whose future remains uncertain, both with regard to securing a Champions League spot and retaining the services of interim coach Igor Tudor — prepare to face off in a key clash against Bologna on Sunday night. Before the game, which will be played away at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Tudor discussed the fixture’s importance, as Juventus sit just one point ahead of the Emilian side in fourth place, and only two ahead of sixth and seventh place Roma and Lazio, respectively. ............ After asserting that “the squad are motivated and ready to face an important match like tomorrow’s match against Bologna,” Tudor provided an update on the injury list and potential remedies for it. “Douglas Luiz’s fitness is improving, he’s working hard and tomorrow he’ll be able to give the team a hand,” Tudor said. “In defence we are missing a few players, but I’m sure that those who will play will do well. (Andrea) Cambiaso and (Nicolo) Savona, due to their characteristics, can play as central defenders, if necessary, in a three-man defence. Andrea is better, he trained well this week, he is gaining fitness.” ............ “No injured players will be returning for the match against the Emilian side,” Tudor said. “Koopmeiners is still out, even Vlahovic is not yet 100 percent. I had hoped to at least call him up to the squad, but he didn’t feel up to it. Apart from them, of course, Yildiz won’t be there. We will miss Kenan’s qualities, but whoever plays in his place will be up to the challenge and will be important for us. Tomorrow, Yildiz will watch the game from the stands to be close to his teammates.” ............ “Bologna have a solid base that has been built up over the years and they have a free flowing approach,” Tudor said. “Moreover, they are a team that run a lot and are athletically strong. Bologna’s characteristics are those of an extremely physical team, difficult to face because they never give up, and in modern football physicality cancels out so much quality. It will be fundamental, therefore, to play a physical game, and match their level. Only then can our quality be used to make the difference.” Finally, as the season enters its final stages and becomes increasingly defined by points, goal difference, and fine margins, Tudor asserted that “you cannot play for a draw. In my career I have never played for a draw, and I am sure that my boys will also play to win, they will not make any calculations. The result of tomorrow’s match will be worth a lot, but it will not be decisive.” . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/5/3/24423052/juventus-bologna-igor-tudor-press-conference-2025-serie-a-matchday-35-team-news-preview

Empoli e Venezia giocano meglio di loro eppure Verona e Cagliari hanno piú punti.

Tudor confirms six Juventus absences and makes Vlahovic decision for Bologna Juventus head coach Igor Tudor has confirmed that Dusan Vlahovic will not be involved in the crucial Serie A match against Bologna on Sunday evening, as he has not recovered in time from his recent injury lay-off. In a massive game in the race for Champions League qualification, fourth-placed Juventus will travel to fifth-placed Bologna on Sunday evening with just one point separating the two teams prior to kick-off. Sixth placed Roma are also just two points off the top four, and they could lift themselves above both Juve and Bologna with a win against Fiorentina on Sunday afternoon. ............ “There will be no Yildiz, Koopmeiners, Gatti, Cabal or Bremer. Unfortunately, Vlahovic will not be there either. He tried today, but he won’t be there,” Tudor said at his pre-match press conference on Saturday. “We’re missing a few players, but I’m sure we’ll play a good game,” Tudor added. Vlahovic has missed the last game-and-a-half after picking up a calf injury that forced him to withdraw midway through the recent 1-0 loss against Parma. ............ Koopmeiners, meanwhile, worked individually during the week leading up to the Bologna clash. ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/tudor-says-six-juventus-absences-for-bologna/