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 0 games · 0 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 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 2 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 3 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
| 4 | FC Internazionale Milano | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SSC Napoli | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | AS Roma | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Como 1907 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | AC Milan | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Juventus FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Atalanta BC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Bologna FC 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | SS Lazio | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Torino FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cagliari Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACF Fiorentina | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | US Lecce | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | AC Monza | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Venezia FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Frosinone Calcio | 0 | 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Bologna FC 1909 host Empoli FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sinisa Mihajlovic might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 7' Empoli FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 12' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bologna FC 1909 side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 17' The Croatia Marko Pajac breaks the deadlock on 17 minutes. 0-1!
- 22' It looks surprising Bologna FC 1909 does not make any changes. Ibrahima Mbaye has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ibrahima Mbaye.
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' A moment of madness from Riccardo Orsolini on 35 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bologna FC 1909 will be frustrated.
- 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Afriyie Acquah is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Empoli FC.
- 45' It is a cagey affair so far. Bologna FC 1909 in their trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact .
- 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 51' Magnificent from Roberto Soriano! That is 22 goals in 428 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 54' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Rade Krunic.
- 59' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 64' Bologna FC 1909 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Empoli FC backline.
- 67' Another change for Empoli FC made on 67 minute. Diego Farias leaves to be changed by Afriyie Acquah.
- 72' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 72 minutes.
- 73' A change in the Bologna FC 1909 ranks — Rodrigo Palacio exits the field as Federico Santander enters on 73.
- 78' Roberto Soriano is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 79' The crowd applauds Erick Pulgar as he leaves the pitch. Andrea Poli steps in for Bologna FC 1909.
- 82' Manuel Pasqual gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Marko Pajac and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Assisted by Roberto Soriano with the perfectly-timed delivery and Riccardo Orsolini makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 86' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Jacob Rasmussen is withdrawn and Levan Mchedlidze gets his opportunity.
- 90' Ladislav Krejci gets the nod from Bologna FC 1909. He replaces Roberto Soriano and will look to change the dynamic.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
| Nedim Bajrami | 1 |
| Nicola Sansone | 1 |
| Filippo Bandinelli | 1 |
| Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro | 1 |
| Roberto Soriano | 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.