Empoli FC vs Bologna FC 1909, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Empoli FC vs Bologna FC 1909 — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bologna FC 1909 5 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Maurizio Mariani
- Referee Matteo Passeri
- Referee Piero Giacomelli
- Referee Gianluca Sechi
- Referee Matteo Marchetti (Italy)
- Referee Daniele Minelli (Italy)
5 games this season
🟨 4.6/game
⚽ 12.8 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 4–2 | W |
| 22 Sep | Cagliari Calcio | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | UC Sampdoria | H | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Sep | Venezia FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Aug | Juventus FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | SS Lazio | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Empoli FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 21 Sep | Genoa CFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 1–6 | L |
| 13 Sep | Hellas Verona FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Atalanta BC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Aug | US Salernitana 1919 | H | 3–2 | W |
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' In just a few seconds Stadio Carlo Castellani will turn into a battlefield for Empoli FC and Bologna FC 1909.
- 1' Empoli FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Kevin Bonifazi on 1.
- 6' It looks surprising Bologna FC 1909 does not make any changes. Mattias Svanberg has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 11' A stunning finish from Marko Arnautovic — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 16' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 21' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 24' Emanuel Vignato picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 25' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Emanuel Vignato.
- 30' Empoli FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 32' Andrea Pinamonti doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 34' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 34.
- 35' Liam Henderson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 35.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sinisa Mihajlovic might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' The Bologna FC 1909 manager makes a substitution. Aaron Hickey departs to be replaced by Arthur Theate.
- 51' Emanuel Vignato is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bologna FC 1909 tonight.
- 54' Magnificent from Nedim Bajrami! That is 14 goals in 383 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 59' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 63' Filippo Bandinelli is replacing Federico Di Francesco for the Empoli FC side.
- 67' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Andrea Pinamonti.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Riccardo Orsolini. He replaces Kevin Bonifazi on 69 minute.
- 71' Leo Stulac is replacing Liam Henderson for the Empoli FC side.
- 76' Denmark international Andreas Skov Olsen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 77' Marko Arnautovic does the damage! The net is bulging and Bologna FC 1909 surge ahead!
- 78' The whistle greets Nicolas Dominguez as he departs to be replaced by Luis Binks.
- 80' Kristjan Asllani gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Nedim Bajrami and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Patrick Cutrone gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Riccardo Marchizza and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' Leo Stulac has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
- 90' A moment of madness from Riccardo Orsolini on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bologna FC 1909 will be frustrated.
- It finishes all square. Empoli FC and Bologna FC 1909 share the spoils 4-2.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
8
Liam Henderson ↓ Leo Stulac 71'
- 3
- 11
- 6
- 99
- 30
- 27
- 28
- 10
- 42
Bench
-
33
Sebastiano Luperto ↑ 82'
-
9
Patrick Cutrone ↑ 82'
-
25
Filippo Bandinelli ↑ 63'
-
5
Leo Stulac ↑ 71'
- 32
- 7
- 19
- 1
- 65
- 22
-
23
Kristjan Asllani ↑ 80'
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
Bologna FC 1909 Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 99
- 28
- 29
- 21
- 4
- 55
- 17
-
8
Nicolas Dominguez ↓ Luis Binks 78'
- 11
-
3
Aaron Hickey ↓ Arthur Theate 46'
Bench
- 20
- 5
-
10
Nicola Sansone ↑ 46'
- 15
-
7
Riccardo Orsolini ↑ 69'
- 35
-
32
Mattias Svanberg ↑ 46'
- 19
- 22
- 74
-
2
Luis Binks ↑ 78'
-
6
Arthur Theate ↑ 46'
Coach
Sinisa Mihajlovic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Riccardo Orsolini | 6 |
| Marko Arnautovic | 2 |
| Giovanni Fabbian | 2 |
| Antonio La Gumina | 1 |
| Samuele Ricci | 1 |
| Francesco Caputo | 1 |
| Nedim Bajrami | 1 |
| Nicola Sansone | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Bologna FC 1909 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.88
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
Bologna FC 1909 xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 67% + Over 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Empoli FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Bologna FC 1909
54%
Empoli FC or Bologna FC 1909
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 0
5.2%
0 – 0
4.5%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 2
4%
1 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | Bologna FC 1909 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 19% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 16% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Bologna FC 1909 keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.