Bologna vs Empoli prediction for Sunday’s Serie A clash at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna. Two teams of very equal levels meet as Bologna who are 13th with 27 points host 12th placed Empoli with 29 points. You can follow our free prediction preview and betting tips on this page.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Bologna Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals – 1.55
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Bologna -0.5 Corners Handicap – 1.70
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three: Correct Score 1-1 – 6.60
Bologna Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals
The Rossoblu won five of their 11 matches at the Renato Dall’Ara and drew one making them the tenth best home team in Serie A. Moreover, Bologna’s last seven and Empoli’s last six games saw over 1.5 goals. As a result, we think this combo bet has a high probability of success.
Bologna -0.5 Corners Handicap
Playing against tough oppositions, coach Mihajlovic adopts defensive tactics which will result in fewer corners than their opponents. However, against Empoli, we predict Bologna to win as many corners as their season average suggests which is 5.73 at home which is more than almost one corner than Empoli’s average of 4.91 in away games.
Correct Score 1-1
Both teams have equal chances in this match and looking at their recent form, a draw is a big possibility. The score 1-1 happened in Empoli’s two away games since last November against Venezia and Spezia. Empoli will be content with another 1-1 score in Bologna.
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Preliminary review and match prediction for Bologna vs Empoli
Bologna are expected to bounce back from a three-match losing streak since the beginning of the year. In addition, the Rossoblu lost their last three home games against Fiorentina, Juventus, and Napoli.
Boss Sinisa Mihajlovic will be aware that his team is suffering at the back and needs better defensive strategies. To explain, Bologna let in six goals in their last three fixtures and are averaging 1.45 goals conceded per home game since the start of the current Serie A campaign.
The picture is similar on the offensive front for the Rossoblu having the same average concerning goals scored. Aurelio Andreazzoli’s team collected just three points from their last six games. Like their hosts, Empoli are looking for their first win of 2022 after drawing two and losing two of their four matches since the start of the year.
However, the Blues have not lost in their last five trips, winning one and drawing four of those games. In addition, before the recent six-game slump the Azzurri had some outstanding performances by beating top teams and playing some impressive football.
Sebouh Babikian Bologna vs Empoli Prediction
Had this match been played a month ago, all bookies would favor Empoli to win. However, Bologna are the favorites to win with odds of 2.02 as opposed to Empoli’s 3.67. Surely, Empoli players have eased down after a good first half of the season and are not able to find a victory in recent weeks. With a 36% possibility, we predict this match will end in a draw.
Safe Bet
The double chance for the first half result in this match of a draw or away win has odds of 1.50. Clearly, we will focus on the drawing part of the bet since Bologna’s two of their last three matches saw the first half ended in a stalemate. Hence this will be our safe bet.
Bologna vs Empoli First Goalscorer
Ricardo Orsolini is an Italian player who plays for Bologna on the right or left-wing. Notably, the 25-year-old scored four goals and has two assists in ten appearances for Bologna. He has been on fire recently scoring in three of his last four games. We will back Orsolini to open the scoring of the match as he has done on three occasions.
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Bologna vs Empoli Team News
Mihajlovic will have to arrange his defense without experienced defender Lorenzo De Silvestri who has Covid. In addition, Amey Urbanski and Santander all have been hit by the Virus and may not recover in time. While Aaron Hickey who is 19 years of age and appeared 21 times for the Rossoblu is suspended for being red-carded.
On Empoli’s side, the list of injuries doesn’t get shorter as there are roughly eight players with various injuries. To name a few, center-back Luperto and left-back Parisi are not available to play while in midfield Verre and Haas are out with long-term injuries. In attack, Andreazzoli will be waiting for the return of Di Francesco who has four goals in 15 appearances.
Bologna vs Empoli Predicted Lineups
Bologna: Skorupski, Falcinelli, Binks, Medel, Bonifazi, Theate, Soriano, Dominguez, Svanberg, Orsolini, Sansone.
Empoli: Vicario, Viti, Tonelli, Ismajli, Fiamozzi, Ricci, Zurkowski, Bandinelli, Henderson, Bajrami, Pinamonti.
Bologna vs Empoli Highlight Player
Andrea Pinamonti
At the age of 22, Andrea Pinamonti is one of the most promising young strikers in Italy. During his 18 appearances for Empoli, he scored eight goals and made one assist. Standing at 1.88m, Pinamonti has a great physical presence in the opponent’s area, especially in the aerial duels. Pinamonti is playing on loan for Empoli from Inter Milan.
Most Popular FAQ for Bologna vs Empoli
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Empoli beat Bologna 4-2 on September 26, 2021, in Empoli.
Where will this match be played?
Sunday’s match will be played at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this match?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for Bologna vs Empoli.
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