Bologna FC 1909 vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Bologna FC 1909 vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
- Bologna FC 1909 5 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paolo Valeri
- Referee Daniele Chiffi
- Referee Alessio Tolfo
- Referee Daniele Bindoni
- Referee Riccardo Ros
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Roma | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | SS Lazio | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari Calcio | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Atalanta BC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | US Lecce | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 5 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino FC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | AC Monza | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | ACF Fiorentina | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna FC 1909 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia FC | 5 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Bologna FC 1909 this season
Bologna FC 1909 this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bologna FC 1909
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Empoli FC gets underway.
- 5' Empoli FC have won 234 goals from 383 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 7' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 7.
- 12' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Diego Farias suffering a number of foals already.
- 17' Marko Pajac does the damage! The net is bulging and Empoli FC surge ahead!
- 22' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bologna FC 1909 that had 483 games and scored 416 goals.
- 25' That is a Yellow card for Bologna FC 1909. Ibrahima Mbaye will be fuming at that decision.
- 30' Brazil international Danilo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Riccardo Orsolini.
- 40' Over 40 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 45' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 50' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 51' Assisted by Nicola Sansone with the perfectly-timed delivery and Roberto Soriano makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 54' Rade Krunic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 54.
- 59' Empoli FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 64' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bologna FC 1909 and Empoli FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 67' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Afriyie Acquah on, Diego Farias off on 67 minutes.
- 72' It looks surprising Bologna FC 1909 does not make any changes. Nicola Sansone has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 73' Fresh legs for Bologna FC 1909! Federico Santander comes on to replace Rodrigo Palacio.
- 78' The referee calls foul for Roberto Soriano. He receives a Yellow card.
- 79' Another change for Bologna FC 1909 made on 79 minute. Erick Pulgar leaves to be changed by Andrea Poli.
- 82' The whistle greets Marko Pajac as he departs to be replaced by Manuel Pasqual.
- 82' Riccardo Orsolini puts Bologna FC 1909 on the lead.
- 86' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Jacob Rasmussen departs to be replaced by Levan Mchedlidze.
- 90' The Bologna FC 1909 bench stirs into life. Roberto Soriano is withdrawn and Ladislav Krejci gets his opportunity.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Bologna FC 1909 to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Bologna FC 1909 Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 28
- 15
-
5
Erick Pulgar ↓ Andrea Poli 79'
- 31
- 7
- 24
- 23
- 35
- 4
- 21
Bench
- 91
- 1
- 17
- 18
-
11
Ladislav Krejci ↑ 90'
-
16
Andrea Poli ↑ 79'
- 22
- 33
- 32
-
9
Federico Santander ↑ 73'
- 6
- 20
Coach
Sinisa Mihajlovic
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Diego Farias ↓ Afriyie Acquah 67'
-
6
Marko Pajac ↓ Manuel Pasqual 82'
- 69
- 5
- 2
- 33
- 8
- 10
- 11
- 32
- 43
Bench
- 21
- 28
-
18
Afriyie Acquah ↑ 67'
- 1
-
23
Manuel Pasqual ↑ 82'
- 4
-
7
Levan Mchedlidze ↑ 86'
- 48
- 37
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Riccardo Orsolini | 6 |
| Marko Arnautovic | 2 |
| Giovanni Fabbian | 2 |
| Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro | 1 |
| Roberto Soriano | 1 |
| Jhon Lucumi | 1 |
| Marko Pajac | 1 |
| Nicolo Cambiaghi | 1 |
Head to Head
Bologna FC 1909 Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Bologna FC 1909 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.