Empoli vs Bologna Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 04/05/2023

Empoli vs Bologna Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 04/05/2023
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Empoli vs Bologna Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 04/05/2023

Empoli - Bologna

Italy Serie A - Carlo Castellani

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change

Empoli and Bologna lock horns at the Stadio Carlo Castellani in Italy’s Serie A on Thursday, May 4th. Can Empoli complete the league double against Bologna when the teams face off this week? Read our Serie A predictions along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.

Today's Predictions for Empoli vs Bologna

Empoli have lost three Serie A fixtures on the spin ahead of their meeting with Bologna on Thursday evening. Read our top Empoli vs Bologna predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.

Bologna Draw no Bet

With just three defeats in their last 15 fixtures in Serie A, Bologna are finishing the campaign well and positive recent results against Atalanta (2-0), AC Milan (1-1) and Juventus (1-1) would have galvanised their already firm confidence even more. On Thursday, more points could be on offer when they visit an Empoli outfit that has lost three games on the bounce, though the Gli Azzurri did manage to win the reverse fixture, and a measure of caution is advised as a result. The factors here suggest a wager on the visitors in the draw no bet stakes is a solid way to start our Empoli vs Bologna predictions.

Under 2.5 Goals

When Empoli and Bologna last locked horns in September, just a single goal from Gli Azzurri’s Filippo Bandinelli was enough to separate the teams and margins could be similarly slim when they renew acquaintances on Thursday. 60% of Empoli’s last ten matches in Serie A have featured under 2.5 goals, while three of Bologna’s last four have suffered the same fate. With plenty to go on here, the second of our football betting tips today picks out under 2.5 goals as the line to back again.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Empoli vs Bologna

Check out our list of key stats for Thursday’s fixture below alongside a tool to help you choose the best Empoli vs Bologna odds.

Head to Head

17/09/22

Italy Serie A Serie A

Bologna

Empoli

0

1

06/02/22

Italy Serie A Serie A

Bologna

Empoli

0

0

26/09/21

Italy Serie A Serie A

Empoli

Bologna

4

2

27/04/19

Italy Serie A Serie A

Bologna

Empoli

3

1

09/12/18

Italy Serie A Serie A

Empoli

Bologna

2

1

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24/09/23

Italy Serie A Serie A

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Inter Milan

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Empoli

1

0

L

17/09/23

Italy Serie A Serie A

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Roma

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Empoli

7

0

L

03/09/23

Italy Serie A Serie A

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Juventus

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Empoli

2

0

L

26/08/23

Italy Serie A Serie A

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Monza

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Empoli

2

0

L

19/08/23

Italy Serie A Serie A

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Verona

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Empoli

1

0

L

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24/09/23

Italy Serie A Serie A

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Napoli

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Bologna

0

0

D

18/09/23

Italy Serie A Serie A

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Verona

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Bologna

0

0

D

02/09/23

Italy Serie A Serie A

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Cagliari

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Bologna

1

2

W

27/08/23

Italy Serie A Serie A

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Juventus

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Bologna

1

1

D

21/08/23

Italy Serie A Serie A

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AC Milan

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Bologna

2

0

L

Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Thursday’s match featuring Empoli – Bologna below.

Empoli odds: 39/20 (2.95) – 33.9%

Draw odds: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%

Bologna odds: 147/100 (2.47) – 40.5%

Bologna are this weekend’s expected winners with the implied probability of a win for the visitors settling at the 40.5% mark. Elsewhere, both teams not to score might be something to weigh up at 4/5 (1.80). That option comes with an implied probability of 55.6%. In terms of correct scores, a 1-0 win for Bologna caught my attention at 6/1 (7.0).

Empoli vs Bologna Team News & Injuries

Read all of the latest injury updates, Empoli vs Bologna lineups and team news for Thursday’s showdown below.

Empoli

Defender Koni De Winter is out until next month with a knee issue, though Empoli have few personnel issues beyond that. Empoli were beaten 2-1 at Sassuolo in their last assignment, and they conceded the game's defining goal in the 97th-minute. Empoli are still five points clear of the drop zone, however.

Predicted Lineup for Empoli: Vicario – Ebuehi, Walukiewicz, Luperto, Parisi – Grassi, Marin, Bandinelli – Baldanzi, Cambiaghi, Caputo

Bologna

Midfielders Nicola Bagnolini and Roberto Soriano are a doubt and a confirmed absentee this week respectively, while defender Giorgos Kiriakopoulos is suspended and cannot feature. The Greek left back was booked in Bologna's 1-1 draw with Juventus last time out.

Predicted Lineup for Bologna: Skorupski – Posch, Lucumi, Soumaoro, Cambiaso – Dominguez, Schouten, Moro – Orsolini, Ferguson, Barrow

Player to Watch – Lukasz Skorupski

Lukasz Skorupski was sensational between the sticks for Bologna last weekend in the team’s 1-1 draw with Juventus and among the Polish keeper’s list of saves was a spot kick parry to deny his international teammate Arkadiusz Milik. Skorupski could play just as important a role for Bologna on Thursday.

Starting Lineups

Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.

Empoli

4-3-1-2
13
Guglielmo Vicario
it
24
Tyronne Ebuehi
ng
4
Sebastian Walukiewicz
pl
33
Sebastiano Luperto
it
65
Fabiano Parisi
it
5
Alberto Grassi
it
18
Razvan Marin
ro
11
Jean Akpa
ci
35
Tommaso Baldanzi
it
28
Nicolo Cambiaghi
it
19
Francesco Caputo
it
Substitutes
1
Samuele Perisan
it
32
Nicolas Haas
ch
3
Liberato Cacace
nz
91
Roberto Piccoli
it
25
Filippo Bandinelli
it
8
Liam Henderson
gb
21
Jacopo Fazzini
it
26
Lorenzo Tonelli
it
22
Samir Ujkani
xk
55
Emanuel Vignato
it
23
Mattia Destro
it
9
Martin Satriano
uy
14
Marko Pjaca
hr
30
Petar Stojanovic
si
34
Ardian Ismajli
al

Bologna

4-1-4-1
28
Lukasz Skorupski
pl
3
Stefan Posch
at
26
Jhon Lucumi
co
5
Adama Soumaoro
fr
50
Andrea Cambiaso
it
6
Nikola Moro
hr
30
Jerdy Schouten
nl
8
Nicolas Dominguez
ar
7
Riccardo Orsolini
it
99
Musa Barrow
gm
20
Michel Aebischer
ch
Substitutes
34
Federico Ravaglia
it
17
Gary Medel
cl
1
Francesco Bardi
it
25
Niklas Pyyhtia
fi
22
Babis Lykogiannis
gr
29
Lorenzo De Silvestri
it
14
Kevin Bonifazi
it
11
Joshua Zirkzee
nl
19
Lewis Ferguson
gb
4
Joaquin Sosa
uy

Empoli vs Bologna Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions

Empoli vs Bologna prediction

Who won the last meeting between these clubs?

Empoli edged out Bologna 1-0 when the teams last met back in September. Check out our Empoli vs Bologna prediction near the top of the page.

What time does this fixture kick off?

The game is scheduled to start at 19:45 BST.

Is this fixture being shown live on TV?

Empoli’s meeting with Bologna will be screened live by BT Sport 2 this weekend.