Empoli FC vs Bologna FC 1909, Serie A 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Empoli FC vs Bologna FC 1909 — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bologna FC 1909 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Federico La Penna
- Assistant 1 Ciro Carbone
- Assistant 2 Federico Fontani (Italy)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Jan | US Lecce | H | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | Venezia FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Dec | Genoa CFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Atalanta BC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Empoli FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Jan | Borussia Dortmund | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jan | AC Monza | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Jan | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Jan | AS Roma | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Dec | Hellas Verona FC | H | 2–3 | 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' Empoli FC have kicked off against Bologna FC 1909. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Empoli FC and Bologna FC 1909 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Empoli FC is showing some good football. However, Empoli FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' Empoli FC currently sit 15 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 24' What composure from Lorenzo Colombo! The Italy international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 29' The 25-year-old Dan Ndoye has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 34' Empoli FC are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against Bologna FC 1909's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 36' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Liam Henderson on 36 minutes.
- 40' Empoli FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 44' Benjamin Dominguez does the damage! The net is bulging and Bologna FC 1909 surge ahead!
- 46' Time for substitution for Bologna FC 1909. Thijs Dallinga is replaced by Santiago Castro.
- 51' Bologna FC 1909 started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Empoli FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 58' The crowd applauds Liam Henderson as he leaves the pitch. Youssef Maleh steps in for Empoli FC.
- 63' Ardian Ismajli has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 8 appearances.
- 68' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 72' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Faustino Anjorin comes on to replace Alberto Grassi.
- 74' Giovanni Fabbian is replacing Jens Odgaard for the Bologna FC 1909 side.
- 76' Fresh legs for Bologna FC 1909! Juan Miranda comes on to replace Babis Lykogiannis.
- 78' The referee shows Empoli FC player a card on 78.
- 82' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Giuseppe Pezzella is replaced by Liberato Cacace on 82 minute.
- 83' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Lorenzo Colombo is withdrawn and Mattia De Sciglio gets his opportunity.
- 84' The Bologna FC 1909 manager makes a substitution. Benjamin Dominguez departs to be replaced by Samuel Iling-Junior.
- 89' Sebastiano Esposito needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- The points are shared — Empoli FC 1-1 Bologna FC 1909. Honours even.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
6
Liam Henderson ↓ Youssef Maleh 58'
- 3
- 5
- 34
- 99
- 21
- 29
- 10
- 23
- 11
- 2
Bench
- 1
- 7
-
22
Mattia De Sciglio ↑ 83'
-
13
Liberato Cacace ↑ 82'
- 27
-
8
Faustino Anjorin ↑ 72'
-
93
Youssef Maleh ↑ 58'
- 12
- 35
- 31
- 90
- 37
- 36
- 38
- 40
Coach
Roberto D'Aversa
Bologna FC 1909 Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 22
- 8
- 1
-
21
Jens Odgaard ↓ Giovanni Fabbian 74'
- 31
- 26
- 24
-
6
Nikola Moro ↓ Lewis Ferguson 74'
- 11
- 2
- 30
Bench
- 3
-
33
Juan Miranda ↑ 76'
- 29
-
19
Lewis Ferguson ↑ 74'
- 28
- 15
- 18
- 34
-
9
Santiago Castro ↑ 46'
- 17
- 23
-
14
Samuel Iling-Junior ↑ 84'
-
80
Giovanni Fabbian ↑ 74'
Coach
Vincenzo Italiano
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Riccardo Orsolini | 6 |
| Marko Arnautovic | 2 |
| Giovanni Fabbian | 2 |
| Musa Barrow | 1 |
| Emmanuel Gyasi | 1 |
| Kevin Bonifazi | 1 |
| Benjamin Dominguez | 1 |
| Leo Stulac | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Bologna FC 1909 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.23
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Bologna FC 1909 xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or Bologna FC 1909 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Bologna FC 1909
66%
Empoli FC or Bologna FC 1909
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.8%
0 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | Bologna FC 1909 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Bologna FC 1909 keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.