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| PROBABLE LINEUPS |
BOLOGNA  Gillet Raggi, Portanova, Cherubin Pulzetti, Perez, Mudingayi, Morleo Ramirez, Diamanti Di Vaio | JUVENTUS  Buffon Lichtsteiner, Caceres, Bonucci, De Ceglie Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio Pepe, Matri, Vucinic |
Juventus have been rocked by the news that first choice centre-back partnership Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli will be out of action for 20 days and 10 days respectively, but coach Antonio Conte looks to have ready-made replacements in the form of January arrival Martin Caceres and Leonardo Bonucci.
However, the latter felt the wrath of frustrated Old Lady fans during the 1-1 draw with Chievo on Saturday after another unconvincing performance, but he can win back the hearts of his supporters with a return to form against Bologna.
Other changes in the XI should see Arturo Vidal resume his midfield duties after sitting out the clash against the Flying Donkeys as punishment for his red card against AC Milan a week earlier, while Simone Pepe should start ahead of Emanuele Giaccherini on the right wing.
Meanwhile for Bologna, Simone Loria, Mikael Antonsson and Robert Acquafresca all face late fitness tests ahead of the clash, as coach Stefano Pioli prepares to make one change from the side that beat Novara 1-0 in a crucial relegation six-pointer on Sunday - Archimede Morleo should replace Matteo Rubin in midfield.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
- Bologna have won just one of their last 20 Serie A meetings with Juventus. However, they have won three of their last four league encounters, and have lost only once in nine matches.
- The Rossoblu have failed to beat Juventus in their last nine attempts.
- Stefano Pioli's men have kept clean sheets in four of their last Serie A fixtures at home.
- Juventus have recorded the most wins at the Dall'Ara in the top-flight, with 26 victories.
- Despite their status as the only side still unbeaten amongst the 'top-five' European leagues, the Old Lady have drawn four of their last five in Serie A.
- Furthermore, the Bianconeri have drawn five of their last seven away days in the league.
- Juventus have conceded just 16 top-flight goals this season, fewer than any other side.
Juventus are still unbeaten this season and that, coupled with the superior quality at Antonio Conte's disposal, suggests that a victory for the visitors seems the likeliest option.
Editor's Prediction
Bologna 0-2 Juventus 
