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March 16, 2013 7:45 PM GMT
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara — Bologna
Referee:‬ M. Bergonzi‎
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Bologna-Juventus Preview: In-form Rossoblu looking to upset odds against Bianconeri

The hosts have came into form at the right time of the season with three wins on the bounce ensuring they avoid the relegation battle, while the visitors continue to march on

By Craig Turnbull

More On :  Bologna, Juventus, Bologna vs Juventus
Arturo Vidal - Juventus
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  PROBABLE LINEUPS

BOLOGNA

Curci
Garics, Antonsson, Cherubin, Morleo
 Perez, Taider,
Kone, Diamanti, Gabbiadini
Gilardino
JUVENTUS

Buffon
Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini
L'stiner, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, Asamoah
Giovinco, Vucinic

Juventus can play their strongest side against Bologna on Saturday and will be buoyed by the return of midfielder Arturo Vidal who was suspended for last week's 1-0 win over Catania.

He is likely to replace Paul Pogba, who scored a last-minute winner against the Rossoblu back in October, and received a call up to the France squad for the double-header against Georgia and Spain.

Antonio Conte, however, has Martin Caceres, Simone Pepe and Nicklas Bendtner unavailable, though none of them would have been likely to make the starting XI had they been fit.

Sebastian Giovinvo, whose agent recently declared his client was content at Juventus Stadium despite rumours of an exit in the summer, is expected to continue alongside Mirko Vucinic, however, Alessandro Matri could also be in contention to partner the Montenegrin.

Meanwhile for the hosts, Stefano Pioli will be forced into making one change as defender Frederik Sorensen has been ruled out of the encounter after the injury he suffered against Inter last week. Nicolo Cherubin is likely to deputise in his absence as he is preferred to Naldo.

It is a special game for Bologna's Manolo Gabbiadini as the 21-year-old, who has netted five times this season in Serie A, will be desperate to impress against the Old Lady - his parent club.

  DID YOU KNOW?
  • Bologna are on a promising run just now having seen off Inter 1-0 last weekend to record their third victory in a row.
  • The Rossoblu have just won one match in their last 25 against the Old Lady (in all competitions), and that came back in February 2011 when Marco Di Vaio (pictured, right) grabbed a double to give them a 2-0 victory.
  • Stefano Pioli's men have only been beaten three times at home this season: Parma, Milan and Inter have taken maximum points away from the Dall'Ara.
  • Juventus have recorded the two wins in their last five matches away from home in Serie A.
  • The Bianconeri are 10 league games unbeaten as the visitors. The last time Bologna won at home against the Old Lady was in 1998 - a 3-0 success that day.
  • The last two league games at Dall'Ara have ended in draws.

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  • Bologna 0-2 Juventus
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  • Bologna 0-3 Juventus
    15.05 %
  • Bologna 1-3 Juventus
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Head to Head
Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ 16 Mar 2013 Bologna 0 - Juventus 2
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Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ 31 Oct 2012 Juventus 2 - Bologna 1
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Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ 7 Mar 2012 Bologna 1 - Juventus 1
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Italy - Coppa Italia ‎(ITAC)‎ 8 Dec 2011 Juventus 2 - Bologna 1
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Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ 21 Sep 2011 Juventus 1 - Bologna 1
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Last Five Matches
Bologna
12 May 2013Parma 0 - Bologna 2ITA1
8 May 2013Bologna 0 - Napoli 3ITA1
5 May 2013Lazio 6 - Bologna 0ITA1
27 Apr 2013Atalanta 1 - Bologna 1ITA1
21 Apr 2013Bologna 1 - Sampdoria 1ITA1
Juventus
18 May 2013Sampdoria 3 - Juventus 2ITA1
11 May 2013Juventus 1 - Cagliari 1ITA1
8 May 2013Atalanta 0 - Juventus 1ITA1
5 May 2013Juventus 1 - Palermo 0ITA1
28 Apr 2013Torino 0 - Juventus 2ITA1
Odds
Returns: Bologna £3510.00 Bet365 Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200
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Team News
Available Squads
-Gianluca CurciGoalkeeper
3Archimede MorleoDefender
5Mikael AntonssonDefender
8Gyorgy GaricsDefender
21Nicolò CherubinDefender
6Saphir TaiderMidfielder
15Diego PérezMidfielder
33Panagiotis KoneMidfielder
82Alberto GilardinoStriker
-Manolo GabbiadiniStriker
23Alessandro DiamantiStriker
44Filippo LombardiGoalkeeper
25Federico AgliardiGoalkeeper
-Marco MottaDefender
-M. AberoDefender
-NaldoDefender
-RogerDefender
4Rene KrhinMidfielder
-Tiberio GuarenteMidfielder
-Lazaros ChristodoulopoulosMidfielder
-Michele PazienzaMidfielder
-Davide MoscardelliStriker
-Christian PasquatoStriker
1Gianluigi BuffonGoalkeeper
3Giorgio ChielliniDefender
-Federico PelusoDefender
15Andrea BarzagliDefender
19Leonardo BonucciDefender
8Claudio MarchisioMidfielder
20Simone PadoinMidfielder
21Andrea PirloMidfielder
23Arturo VidalMidfielder
9Mirko VučinićStriker
12Sebastian GiovincoStriker
30Marco StorariGoalkeeper
34RubinhoGoalkeeper
11Paolo De CeglieDefender
26Stephan LichtsteinerDefender
33Mauricio IslaDefender
4Martín CáceresDefender
6Paul PogbaMidfielder
22Kwadwo AsamoahMidfielder
24Emanuele GiaccheriniMidfielder
39Luca MarroneMidfielder
21Nicolas AnelkaStriker
27Fabio QuagliarellaStriker
32Alessandro MatriStriker
Players to Watch
Alessandro Diamanti
Alessandro Diamanti
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 23
Games Goals YC RC
33 7 9 0
When this talented No.10 is on song, the Rossoblu always have a chance. Scored a wonder goal against Cagliari a couple of weeks back demonstrating his excellent ability with his left foot as he curled one in from way out on the far right. A bit temperamental and could hardly be compared to Vidal's effort and work rate but has as much flair and vision as any of the leading Serie A stars and could be the key to unlocking a tight Bianconeri defence.
Arturo Vidal
Arturo Vidal
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number: 23
Games Goals YC RC
31 10 11 0
The midfield 'warrior' is back and could be the difference between the two sides this weekend. The Chilean has an energy, a drive, a determination which helps to inspire those around him. If he is not spraying passes about, making clever runs or finding pockets of space to create chances in, then, without the ball, he is just as impressive, constantly hussling and harriing the opposition into making a mistake. His boundless enthusiasm can drive Juventus forward to victory on Saturday.
Prediction
This has the makings of a very tight encounter. The hosts by their own admission are on a great run of form having recorded three straight victories including the scalp of Inter, while Juventus continue to grind out results while others below them drop points. The Bianconeri have a good record against the Rossoblu but there have been a few draws in there, too and this could be another one on Saturday.
Editor's Prediction
Bologna 1
Juventus 1
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