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Empoli - Bologna
Italy Serie A - Carlo Castellani
Prediction 1
Bologna Draw no Bet
18/25 (1.72)
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Prediction 2
Under 2.5 Goals
4/7 (1.57)
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* 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.
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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
Last Five - Empoli
24/09/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Inter Milan
Empoli
1
0
L
17/09/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Roma
Empoli
7
0
L
03/09/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Juventus
Empoli
2
0
L
26/08/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Monza
Empoli
2
0
L
19/08/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Verona
Empoli
1
0
L
Last Five - Bologna
24/09/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Napoli
Bologna
0
0
D
18/09/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Verona
Bologna
0
0
D
02/09/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Cagliari
Bologna
1
2
W
27/08/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Juventus
Bologna
1
1
D
21/08/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
AC Milan
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.
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Bologna
Empoli vs Bologna Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
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.
