Empoli FC vs Bologna FC 1909, Serie A 2022-23 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 5 games · 2 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)
3 games this season
🟨 3.7/game
⚽ 12.0 goals/game
🟥 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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' KICK OFF: Bologna FC 1909 gets underway.
- 1' Empoli FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jhon Lucumi on 1.
- 6' Empoli FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 6.
- 11' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Thiago Motta will be considering his options from the bench.
- 16' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 19' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 19.
- 24' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Empoli FC that had 382 games and scored 233 goals.
- 27' Riccardo Orsolini does the damage! The net is bulging and Bologna FC 1909 surge ahead!
- 28' Fabiano Parisi is having his name booked by the referee on 28.
- 33' Niklas Pyyhtiae is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bologna FC 1909 so far.
- 38' Kevin Bonifazi is replacing Adama Soumaoro for the Bologna FC 1909 side.
- 43' Scotland international Lewis Ferguson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' What a strike from Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro! The score is 2-1.
- 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Empoli FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 55' It is a substitution in Bologna FC 1909 team. Musa Barrow is replaced by Joshua Zirkzee on 55 minute.
- 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Empoli FC and Bologna FC 1909 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 65' The crowd applauds Tommaso Baldanzi as he leaves the pitch. Liam Henderson steps in for Empoli FC.
- 66' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Liam Henderson.
- 68' Magnificent from Nicolo Cambiaghi! That is 8 goals in 527 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 73' Empoli FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 77' Babis Lykogiannis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andrea Cambiaso at the 77 minute mark.
- 78' Filippo Bandinelli is replacing Razvan Marin for the Empoli FC side.
- 83' Michel Aebischer has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 87' Filippo Bandinelli has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 87.
- 88' GOAL! Riccardo Orsolini scores on 88.
- 88' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Marko Pjaca on, Nicolo Cambiaghi off on 88 minutes.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Mattia Destro. He replaces Francesco Caputo on 89 minute.
- The final score is 3-1.
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 |
| Musa Barrow | 1 |
| Emmanuel Gyasi | 1 |
| Kevin Bonifazi | 1 |
| Benjamin Dominguez | 1 |
| Leo Stulac | 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.