Monday's Serie A predictions including Bologna vs. Juventus

Salernitana vs. Hellas Verona (Monday, 5.30pm)

Hellas Verona travel to rock-bottom Salernitana on Monday evening, hoping to secure their Serie A status for another season.

The hosts have nothing but pride to play for, having already been mathematically relegated.

We say: Salernitana 1-1 Hellas Verona

Verona have traditionally struggled away to Salernitana. Their defeat by the hosts earlier this season highlights the difficulties they always face in these encounters. Nevertheless, we believe they might be able to salvage a draw this time around.

Bologna vs. Juventus (Monday, 7.45pm)

Just three days on from the inevitable firing of Massimiliano Allegri, Juventus test their mettle against the man tipped to step into the Italian's shoes, facing Thiago Motta's Champions League-bound Bologna.

Monday's Serie A showdown at Renato Dall'Ara sees the third and fourth-placed sides pit their wits against one another, with only goal difference separating them at this late juncture.

We say: Bologna 1-0 Juventus

Juventus' Coppa-related chaos will no doubt hamper their preparations for a daunting trip to Dall'Ara, where Bologna have shipped a mere nine Serie A goals all season long, and there will be no overnight fix for the Old Lady's troubles on the road.

There is certainly the risk of Bologna's foot coming slightly off the gas pedal at this late stage, but owing to Juve's midweek fatigue and the Rossoblu's rearguard excellence, a low-scoring success should come the hosts' way as they snap their horrendous winless sequence against the Old Lady.