Saturday , 14 November 2026

Empoli FC vs Bologna FC 1909, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2023-24
Empoli FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Bologna FC 1909
Fri 15 Mar 2024 · 19:45 UTC Stadio Carlo Castellani HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 90+4' Giovanni Fabbian
Sebastiano Luperto 28' Y
Giuseppe Pezzella 30' Y
Youssef Maleh 90' Y
Francesco Caputo 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Empoli FC vs Bologna FC 1909 — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Fabbri
  • Assistant 1 Gamal Mokhtar
  • Assistant 2 Pietro Dei Giudici
3 games this season 🟨 4.0/game ⚽ 2.0 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

6
6
6
Empoli FC 18 games · Avg 2.6 goals Bologna FC 1909
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-15 Empoli FC 0–1 Bologna FC 1909 2023-10-01 Bologna FC 1909 3–0 Empoli FC 2023-05-04 Empoli FC 3–1 Bologna FC 1909 2022-09-17 Bologna FC 1909 0–1 Empoli FC 2022-02-06 Bologna FC 1909 0–0 Empoli FC

Recent Form

Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Mar Bologna FC 1909 H 0–1 L
10 Mar AC Milan A 0–1 L
03 Mar Cagliari Calcio H 0–1 L
24 Feb US Sassuolo Calcio A 3–2 W
18 Feb ACF Fiorentina H 1–1 D
09 Feb US Salernitana 1919 A 3–1 W
Bologna FC 1909
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Mar Empoli FC A 1–0 W
09 Mar FC Internazionale Milano H 0–1 L
03 Mar Atalanta BC A 2–1 W
23 Feb Hellas Verona FC H 2–0 W
18 Feb SS Lazio A 2–1 W
14 Feb ACF Fiorentina H 2–0 W

Key Stats

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
9% Clean Sheets
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Empoli FC and Bologna FC 1909 is underway.
  • 5' Bologna FC 1909 are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Empoli FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' Tommaso Corazza has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 491 appearances.
  • 28' Empoli FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 28.
  • 30' Controversy at the stadium! Giuseppe Pezzella argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 35' Bologna FC 1909 is showing some good football. However, Bologna FC 1909 are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 40' With 2 assists to his name this season, Santiago Castro is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Empoli FC.
  • 45' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kacper Urbanski suffering a number of foals already.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Liberato Cacace on, Giuseppe Pezzella off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 56' Sebastian Walukiewicz is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bologna FC 1909 tonight.
  • 57' Dan Ndoye makes way for Riccardo Orsolini at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bologna FC 1909.
  • 62' Empoli FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bologna FC 1909 backline.
  • 66' Viktor Kovalenko has so much to prove this time. He replaces Szymon Zurkowski on 66 minute.
  • 71' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 71 minutes.
  • 72' Tommaso Corazza gets the nod from Bologna FC 1909. He replaces Sam Beukema and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 75' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. M'Baye Niang is withdrawn and Francesco Caputo gets his opportunity.
  • 79' Bologna FC 1909 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Giovanni Fabbian is hanging Kacper Urbanski on the field on 79 minute.
  • 84' Both keepers have barely been tested. Empoli FC and Bologna FC 1909 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 89' Romania international Razvan Marin has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 90' Youssef Maleh picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Bologna FC 1909 take all three points.

Lineups

Empoli FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Bologna FC 1909 Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-03-15 Empoli FC 0–1 Bologna FC 1909 2023-10-01 Bologna FC 1909 3–0 Empoli FC 2023-05-04 Empoli FC 3–1 Bologna FC 1909 2022-09-17 Bologna FC 1909 0–1 Empoli FC 2022-02-06 Bologna FC 1909 0–0 Empoli FC

Empoli FC Form

2024-03-15 Empoli FC 0–1 Bologna FC 1909 L 2024-03-10 AC Milan 1–0 Empoli FC L 2024-03-03 Empoli FC 0–1 Cagliari Calcio L 2024-02-24 US Sassuolo Calcio 2–3 Empoli FC W 2024-02-18 Empoli FC 1–1 ACF Fiorentina D 2024-02-09 US Salernitana 1919 1–3 Empoli FC W

Bologna FC 1909 Form

2024-03-15 Empoli FC 0–1 Bologna FC 1909 W 2024-03-09 Bologna FC 1909 0–1 FC Internazionale Milano L 2024-03-03 Atalanta BC 1–2 Bologna FC 1909 W 2024-02-23 Bologna FC 1909 2–0 Hellas Verona FC W 2024-02-18 SS Lazio 1–2 Bologna FC 1909 W 2024-02-14 Bologna FC 1909 2–0 ACF Fiorentina W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.94 Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Bologna FC 1909 xG
I would bet for: Bologna FC 1909 or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Empoli FC30% Draw32% Bologna FC 190938%
Actual: Bologna FC 1909 win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Empoli FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Bologna FC 1909
70%
Empoli FC or Bologna FC 1909
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Empoli FC20% Draw54% Bologna FC 190926%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.9%
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 2
7.8%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 3
2.9%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Empoli FC

Handicap Empoli FC covers Push Bologna FC 1909 covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 18% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 22% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Bologna FC 1909 keeps clean sheet
40% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.