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 0 games · 0 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Empoli FC and Bologna FC 1909 is underway.
- 1' The deadlock is broken! Jhon Lucumi gets on the scoresheet on 1 minutes.
- 6' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 11' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Empoli FC and Bologna FC 1909 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 16' Italy international Riccardo Orsolini has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 19' It’s a booking for Empoli FC player. Paolo Zanetti gets a Yellow card.
- 24' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 27' The Italy Riccardo Orsolini breaks the deadlock on 27 minutes. 1-1!
- 28' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Fabiano Parisi.
- 33' Lewis Ferguson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' A tactical swap from Bologna FC 1909 — Kevin Bonifazi on, Adama Soumaoro off on 38 minutes.
- 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Empoli FC and Bologna FC 1909 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro adds to his 0 season tally! Empoli FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 55' Joshua Zirkzee gets the nod from Bologna FC 1909. He replaces Musa Barrow and will look to change the dynamic.
- 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sebastian Walukiewicz, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Carlo Castellani with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 65' The whistle greets Tommaso Baldanzi as he departs to be replaced by Liam Henderson.
- 66' The referee calls foul for Liam Henderson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 68' Brilliant from the ! Nicolo Cambiaghi makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 68.
- 73' Tommaso Baldanzi, a Italy , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Babis Lykogiannis. He replaces Andrea Cambiaso on 77 minute.
- 78' Filippo Bandinelli gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Razvan Marin and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' Empoli FC have won 231 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 87' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Filippo Bandinelli.
- 88' Brilliant from the ! Riccardo Orsolini makes it 3-2 with a superb finish on 88.
- 88' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Nicolo Cambiaghi is replaced by Marko Pjaca.
- 89' Empoli FC ring the changes. Francesco Caputo has done his job and it is now time for Mattia Destro to step up.
- Full Time. Empoli FC beats Bologna FC 1909
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.