Empoli FC vs Bologna FC 1909, Serie A 2022-23 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 11 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Di Bello
- Referee Alessandro Giallatini
- Referee Antonio Di Martino
- Referee Ciro Carbone
- Referee Federico La Penna
- Referee Daniele Perenzoni (Italy)
5 games this season
🟨 3.2/game
⚽ 11.8 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Apr | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Apr | US Cremonese | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Apr | AC Milan | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Apr | US Lecce | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Empoli FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Apr | Juventus FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | Hellas Verona FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Apr | AC Milan | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Apr | Atalanta BC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Udinese Calcio | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
Bologna FC 1909 this season
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Empoli FC to score. At the same time, Bologna FC 1909 does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 1' What a moment for Jhon Lucumi! That strike on 1 puts his side firmly in control.
- 6' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Empoli FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 11' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 16' Poland international Sebastian Walukiewicz has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 19' The referee calls foul for Paolo Zanetti. He receives a Yellow card.
- 24' It is a cagey affair so far. Empoli FC in their trying to find a way past Bologna FC 1909's compact .
- 27' Riccardo Orsolini adds to his 2 season tally! Bologna FC 1909 lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 28' Controversy at the stadium! Fabiano Parisi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 33' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 33 minutes.
- 38' Fresh legs for Bologna FC 1909! Kevin Bonifazi comes on to replace Adama Soumaoro.
- 43' The 26-year-old Andrea Cambiaso has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 3 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 55' The Bologna FC 1909 bench stirs into life. Musa Barrow is withdrawn and Joshua Zirkzee gets his opportunity.
- 60' Empoli FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bologna FC 1909 backline.
- 65' Empoli FC make a change. Tommaso Baldanzi trudges off to be replaced by Liam Henderson on 65 minutes.
- 66' Liam Henderson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 66.
- 68' A stunning finish from Nicolo Cambiaghi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 73' Nikola Moro, a Croatia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 77' Bologna FC 1909 make a change. Andrea Cambiaso trudges off to be replaced by Babis Lykogiannis on 77 minutes.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Filippo Bandinelli. He replaces Razvan Marin on 78 minute.
- 83' Bologna FC 1909 come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 87' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 87.
- 88' The deadlock is broken! Riccardo Orsolini gets on the scoresheet on 88 minutes.
- 88' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Nicolo Cambiaghi is replaced by Marko Pjaca on 88 minute.
- 89' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Francesco Caputo exits the field as Mattia Destro enters on 89.
- Empoli FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 33
- 5
- 19
- 11
- 24
- 18
-
28
Nicolo Cambiaghi ↓ Marko Pjaca 88'
- 4
- 65
- 35
Bench
- 1
-
8
Liam Henderson ↑ 65'
-
23
Mattia Destro ↑ 88'
-
14
Marko Pjaca ↑ 88'
- 26
-
25
Filippo Bandinelli ↑ 78'
- 55
- 32
- 3
-
30
Petar Stojanovic ↑ 78'
- 34
- 91
- 22
- 9
- 21
Coach
Paolo Zanetti
Bologna FC 1909 Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
-
5
Adama Soumaoro ↓ Kevin Bonifazi 38'
- 3
-
99
Musa Barrow ↓ Joshua Zirkzee 55'
- 28
- 7
- 26
- 20
- 8
-
6
Nikola Moro ↓ Lewis Ferguson 55'
- 50
Bench
-
22
Babis Lykogiannis ↑ 77'
- 29
-
14
Kevin Bonifazi ↑ 38'
- 1
- 17
-
19
Lewis Ferguson ↑ 55'
-
11
Joshua Zirkzee ↑ 55'
- 34
-
25
Niklas Pyyhtiae ↑ 77'
- 4
Coach
Thiago Motta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Riccardo Orsolini | 6 |
| Marko Arnautovic | 2 |
| Giovanni Fabbian | 2 |
| Nicola Sansone | 1 |
| Filippo Bandinelli | 1 |
| Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro | 1 |
| Roberto Soriano | 1 |
| Jhon Lucumi | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Bologna FC 1909 xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Empoli FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Bologna FC 1909
52%
Empoli FC or Bologna FC 1909
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | Bologna FC 1909 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Bologna FC 1909 keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.