Series A
6:45 p.mApril 19, 2026
Regular season – 33
Allianz Stadium
Referee: Maurizio Mariani, Italy
Juventus
bologna
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1.10
Expected Goals (xG)
0.54
Passing by
395 (85%)
Accurate passes
296 (82%)
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G
Michele DiGregorio
6.5
6
d
Lloyd Kelly
7.9
3
d
Bremen
6.9
d
rabbit stone
2′
27
M
Andrea Cambiaso
6.6
M
Weston McKennie
57′ M
Manuel Locatelli (C)
60′ Stumbled
2
M
Emil Holm
7.2
13
F
Jeremie Boga
7.0
7
F
Francisco Concepcion
7.2
F
Jonathan David
2′
13
G
Federico Ravaglia
7.2
33
d
Juan Miranda
6.5
26
d
John LucumÃ
6.7
5
d
Eivind Helland
6.9
20
d
Born lucky
6.3
4
M
Tommaso escapes
7.7
8
M
Remo Freuler (C)
6.9
23
M
Simon Sohm
6.5
28
F
Nicolò Cambiaghi
6.2
9
F
Santiago Castro
6.3
7
F
Riccardo Orsolini
6.6
Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Juventus defeated Bologna 2-0 at the Allianz Stadium to maintain their push for the Serie A title, with early brilliance from J. David and a second-half goal from Khéphren Thuram ensuring a dominant performance.
Juventus came into this game sitting fourth in Serie A with 63 points from 33 games. The hosts have been in good form recently, winning two of their last five matches. Bologna came in eighth with 48 points, looking for consistency after a string of mixed results.
The match came to life from the first moments. J. David struck in the second minute, catching the Bologna defense completely off guard. The first goal set the tone for a Juventus side that dominated possession and territory throughout the opening period.
Bologna struggled to find their rhythm in the first half. The visitors managed just one corner and created minimal clear-cut chances. Juventus controlled the ball with 57% possession and pressed high, forcing mistakes from Bologna’s backline.
The first half saw Juventus create numerous chances. They have registered four shots on goal and nine inside the area. Bologna goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia made a save to keep the deficit to one goal heading into the break.
Neither team made any significant changes at the break, but Juventus came out with more intensity. The home side kept up the pressure and looked to extend their lead quickly.
Khéphren Thuram doubled Juventus’ lead in the 57th minute with a clinical finish. The goal effectively ended the contest as a contest, giving the hosts a two-goal cushion.
Manuel Locatelli received a yellow card in the 60th minute for a foul. Despite the numerical advantage in terms of cards, Bologna could not generate sustained offensive pressure to threaten a comeback.
The statistics painted a clear picture of Juventus’ superiority. The hosts registered a total of 14 shots compared to Bologna’s seven. Juventus completed 395 of 466 passes with 85% accuracy, dictating play throughout the game.
Expected goals told a similar story. Juventus generated 1.1xG while Bologna managed just 0.54xG, reflecting the quality of chances created by each team. Lloyd Kelly and Thuram were Juventus’ top scorers with 7.9, while Tommaso Pobega led the Bologna performers with 7.7.
This victory keeps Juventus firmly in the title race with 66 points from 34 games. Bologna remain eighth but face a widening gap with the European places as the season enters its final stage.
