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Bologna FC 1909 vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2018-19
Bologna FC 1909
3 – 1
Full Time
Empoli FC
Sat 27 Apr 2019 · 13:00 UTC Stadio Renato Dall'Ara HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 7' Marko Pajac
Ibrahima Mbaye 25' Y
Riccardo Orsolini 35' Y
Y 54' Rade Krunic
Roberto Soriano 78' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Bologna FC 1909 vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.

Match Details

  • Referee Paolo Valeri
  • Referee Daniele Chiffi
  • Referee Alessio Tolfo
  • Referee Daniele Bindoni
  • Referee Riccardo Ros

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Internazionale Milano 38 87
2 SSC Napoli 38 76
3 AS Roma 38 73
4 Como 1907 38 71
5 AC Milan 38 70
6 Juventus FC 38 69
7 Atalanta BC 38 59
8 Bologna FC 1909 38 56
9 SS Lazio 38 54
10 Udinese Calcio 38 50
11 US Sassuolo Calcio 38 49
12 Parma Calcio 1913 38 45
13 Torino FC 38 45
14 Cagliari Calcio 38 43
15 ACF Fiorentina 38 42
16 Genoa CFC 38 41
17 US Lecce 38 38
18 US Cremonese 38 34
19 Hellas Verona FC 38 21
20 AC Pisa 1909 38 18

Head-to-Head

6
6
6
Bologna FC 1909 18 games · Avg 2.6 goals Empoli FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-04-27 Bologna FC 1909 3–1 Empoli FC 2018-12-09 Empoli FC 2–1 Bologna FC 1909 2018-05-20 Bologna FC 1909 5–1 Empoli FC 2017-12-30 Empoli FC 1–1 Bologna FC 1909 2017-02-19 Bologna FC 1909 2–1 Empoli FC

Recent Form

Bologna FC 1909
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Apr Empoli FC H 3–1 W
20 Apr UC Sampdoria H 3–0 W
14 Apr ACF Fiorentina A 0–0 D
08 Apr AC Chievo Verona H 3–0 W
04 Apr Atalanta BC A 1–4 L
31 Mar US Sassuolo Calcio H 2–1 W
Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Apr Bologna FC 1909 A 1–3 L
20 Apr SPAL 2013 H 2–4 L
15 Apr Atalanta BC A 0–0 D
07 Apr Udinese Calcio A 2–3 L
03 Apr SSC Napoli H 2–1 W
30 Mar Juventus FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara as Bologna FC 1909 face off against Empoli FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 7' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Marko Pajac.
  • 12' A quiet spell here at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. Bologna FC 1909 seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 17' Marko Pajac doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 22' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 25' The referee shows Bologna FC 1909 player a Yellow card on 25.
  • 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 35' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Riccardo Orsolini.
  • 40' Giovanni Di Lorenzo, a Italy , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 45' It looks like no one’s ball. Bologna FC 1909 is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 51' GOAL! Roberto Soriano scores on 51. Assisted by Nicola Sansone
  • 54' Poor challenge from Rade Krunic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 59' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Aurelio Andreazzoli will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 64' Jacob Rasmussen is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bologna FC 1909 tonight.
  • 67' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Afriyie Acquah comes on to replace Diego Farias.
  • 72' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 73' Bologna FC 1909 make a change. Rodrigo Palacio trudges off to be replaced by Federico Santander on 73 minutes.
  • 78' Roberto Soriano has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
  • 79' Erick Pulgar makes way for Andrea Poli at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bologna FC 1909.
  • 82' Empoli FC ring the changes. Marko Pajac has done his job and it is now time for Manuel Pasqual to step up.
  • 82' What composure from Riccardo Orsolini! The Italy international strokes it home. 2-1.
  • 86' Levan Mchedlidze is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jacob Rasmussen at the 86 minute mark.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Ladislav Krejci. He replaces Roberto Soriano on 90 minute.
  • Another three points for Bologna FC 1909.

Lineups

Bologna FC 1909 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic

Empoli FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aurelio Andreazzoli

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Riccardo Orsolini 6
Marko Arnautovic 2
Giovanni Fabbian 2
Emmanuel Gyasi 1
Kevin Bonifazi 1
Benjamin Dominguez 1
Leo Stulac 1
Lorenzo Colombo 1

Head to Head

2019-04-27 Bologna FC 1909 3–1 Empoli FC 2018-12-09 Empoli FC 2–1 Bologna FC 1909 2018-05-20 Bologna FC 1909 5–1 Empoli FC 2017-12-30 Empoli FC 1–1 Bologna FC 1909 2017-02-19 Bologna FC 1909 2–1 Empoli FC

Bologna FC 1909 Form

2019-04-27 Bologna FC 1909 3–1 Empoli FC W 2019-04-20 Bologna FC 1909 3–0 UC Sampdoria W 2019-04-14 ACF Fiorentina 0–0 Bologna FC 1909 D 2019-04-08 Bologna FC 1909 3–0 AC Chievo Verona W 2019-04-04 Atalanta BC 4–1 Bologna FC 1909 L 2019-03-31 Bologna FC 1909 2–1 US Sassuolo Calcio W

Empoli FC Form

2019-04-27 Bologna FC 1909 3–1 Empoli FC L 2019-04-20 Empoli FC 2–4 SPAL 2013 L 2019-04-15 Atalanta BC 0–0 Empoli FC D 2019-04-07 Udinese Calcio 3–2 Empoli FC L 2019-04-03 Empoli FC 2–1 SSC Napoli W 2019-03-30 Juventus FC 1–0 Empoli FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.88 Bologna FC 1909 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97 Empoli FC xG
I would bet for: Bologna FC 1909 to win 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bologna FC 190959% Draw23% Empoli FC18%
Actual: Bologna FC 1909 win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Bologna FC 1909 or Draw
82%
Draw or Empoli FC
41%
Bologna FC 1909 or Empoli FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Bologna FC 190941% Draw44% Empoli FC15%
Actual: Empoli FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 0
10.1%
2 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.5%
3 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.9%
0 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Bologna FC 1909

Handicap Bologna FC 1909 covers Push Empoli FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 18% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 23% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 12% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Bologna FC 1909 keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.