Despite the lingering disappointment of conceding a late equalizer that denied a win against Lazio, Juventus`s draw, combined with Roma`s defeat in Bergamo, puts the Bianconeri in charge of their own destiny for Champions League qualification. Currently sitting fourth with 64 points, level with Lazio, Juventus can secure a place in Europe`s premier competition with two victories in their remaining matches against Udinese and Venezia.
According to bookmakers, there is little doubt: Juventus is the clear favorite for a Top-4 finish, with odds typically around 1.25. Meanwhile, Roma`s odds have risen from 4.00 to 5.00 after suffering their first defeat of the calendar year. Lazio shares the same odds as their city rivals; while they are level on points with Juventus, they trail in head-to-head tiebreakers. A return to the Champions League for Bologna appears quite remote, with their odds set at 12.00.