Saturday , 14 November 2026

Bologna FC 1909 vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2021-22
Bologna FC 1909
0 – 0
Full Time
Empoli FC
Sun 6 Feb 2022 · 14:00 UTC Stadio Renato Dell'Ara HT 45' · FT 45'
Jerdy Schouten 23' Y
Y 31' Kristjan Asllani
Lorenzo De Silvestri 40' Y
Y 40' Filippo Bandinelli
Y 59' Fabiano Parisi
Y 90' Liberato Cacace

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Emanuele Prenna
  • Referee Luca Pairetto
  • Referee Simone Sozza
  • Referee Luca Zufferli (Italy)
  • Referee Francesco Cosso
  • Referee Francesca Di Monte (Italy)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SS Lazio 11 29
2 FC Internazionale Milano 11 28
3 AS Roma 11 27
4 AC Milan 11 24
5 Como 1907 11 23
6 Frosinone Calcio 11 20
7 Juventus FC 11 18
8 Bologna FC 1909 11 17
9 Cagliari Calcio 11 16
10 SSC Napoli 11 15
11 Torino FC 11 14
12 Atalanta BC 11 14
13 Genoa CFC 11 13
14 US Lecce 11 10
15 ACF Fiorentina 11 9
16 Parma Calcio 1913 11 8
17 US Sassuolo Calcio 11 8
18 AC Monza 11 7
19 Venezia FC 11 6
20 Udinese Calcio 11 5

Head-to-Head

6
6
6
Bologna FC 1909 18 games · Avg 2.6 goals Empoli FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-06 Bologna FC 1909 0–0 Empoli FC 2021-09-26 Empoli FC 4–2 Bologna FC 1909 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

Recent Form

Bologna FC 1909
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Feb Empoli FC H 0–0 D
21 Jan Hellas Verona FC A 1–2 L
17 Jan SSC Napoli H 0–2 L
11 Jan Cagliari Calcio A 1–2 L
22 Dec US Sassuolo Calcio A 3–0 W
18 Dec Juventus FC H 0–2 L
Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Feb Bologna FC 1909 A 0–0 D
23 Jan AS Roma H 2–4 L
16 Jan Venezia FC A 1–1 D
09 Jan US Sassuolo Calcio H 1–5 L
06 Jan SS Lazio A 3–3 D
22 Dec AC Milan H 2–4 L

Key Stats

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
9% Clean Sheets
Bologna FC 1909 this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bologna FC 1909
0-15
3/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
4/2
61-75
3/3
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Bologna FC 1909
Federico Bernardeschi 3 G
Samuel Mbangula 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara!
  • 5' Bologna FC 1909 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Empoli FC backline.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mattia Viti is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Empoli FC.
  • 20' It’s high time Sinisa Mihajlovic made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 23' Controversy at the stadium! Jerdy Schouten argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Aurelio Andreazzoli will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 31' The referee calls foul for Kristjan Asllani. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 36' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 40' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lorenzo De Silvestri on 40.
  • 45' Nicola Sansone has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 16 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 55' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 59' Fabiano Parisi was booked on 59.
  • 61' Valerio Verre has so much to prove this time. He replaces Liam Henderson on 61 minute.
  • 66' 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.
  • 69' Bologna FC 1909 make a change. Roberto Soriano trudges off to be replaced by Musa Barrow on 69 minutes.
  • 70' Federico Di Francesco gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Nedim Bajrami and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 75' The 32-year-old Marco Benassi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 79' Bologna FC 1909 make a change. Riccardo Orsolini trudges off to be replaced by Nicola Sansone on 79 minutes.
  • 80' Fresh legs for Bologna FC 1909! Nicola Sansone comes on to replace Riccardo Orsolini.
  • 85' 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 Fabiano Parisi suffering a number of foals already.
  • 87' The crowd applauds Emanuel Vignato as he leaves the pitch. Mitchell Dijks steps in for Bologna FC 1909.
  • 88' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Andrea Pinamonti is replaced by Andrea La Mantia.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Liberato Cacace on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Empoli FC will be frustrated.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Bologna FC 1909 0-0 Empoli FC.

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
Andrea Pinamonti 1
Antonio La Gumina 1
Samuele Ricci 1
Francesco Caputo 1
Nedim Bajrami 1

Head to Head

2022-02-06 Bologna FC 1909 0–0 Empoli FC 2021-09-26 Empoli FC 4–2 Bologna FC 1909 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

Bologna FC 1909 Form

2022-02-06 Bologna FC 1909 0–0 Empoli FC D 2022-01-21 Hellas Verona FC 2–1 Bologna FC 1909 L 2022-01-17 Bologna FC 1909 0–2 SSC Napoli L 2022-01-11 Cagliari Calcio 2–1 Bologna FC 1909 L 2021-12-22 US Sassuolo Calcio 0–3 Bologna FC 1909 W 2021-12-18 Bologna FC 1909 0–2 Juventus FC L

Empoli FC Form

2022-02-06 Bologna FC 1909 0–0 Empoli FC D 2022-01-23 Empoli FC 2–4 AS Roma L 2022-01-16 Venezia FC 1–1 Empoli FC D 2022-01-09 Empoli FC 1–5 US Sassuolo Calcio L 2022-01-06 SS Lazio 3–3 Empoli FC D 2021-12-22 Empoli FC 2–4 AC Milan L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.25 Bologna FC 1909 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19 Empoli FC xG
I would bet for: Bologna FC 1909 or Empoli FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Bologna FC 190939% Draw29% Empoli FC32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Bologna FC 1909 or Draw
68%
Draw or Empoli FC
61%
Bologna FC 1909 or Empoli FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bologna FC 190926% Draw49% Empoli FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
9.8%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Bologna FC 1909

Handicap Bologna FC 1909 covers Push Empoli FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 20% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 19% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Bologna FC 1909 keeps clean sheet
31% ✗
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✗

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