Based on last 50 matches in "Italy. Serie A", up to 01/25/2025
To build a prediction for the Empoli - Bologna match, scheduled for 25 January 2025, several key factors could influence the outcome. Empoli have played 50 matches, in which they won 11 of them, drew 16 times and lost 23 matches. Bologna, having played 50 matches, won 24 times, drew 18 matches and lost 8 defeats. In the league, Empoli average 0.9 goals scored per game and 1.3 conceded. Bologna average 1.6 scored and 1 conceded. These sides last met on 30 August 2024 at Bologna's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
I believe the teams will manage to score three goals. There is a basis for this.
Bologna are pushing for European competition and are essentially not far behind. They have the same number of points as Fiorentina, who are 6th (Conference League). Empoli’s task is to avoid relegation; their position i... Show more
There is a sufficiently valuable price on BTTS here. Empoli are playing at home and, although the hosts are currently not in their best form, they play quite attractively in attack: Empoli have scored in 7 of their last 8 matches, and BTTS has also landed in 7 of their last 8 matches. Bologna are co... Show more
Empoli attacks quite confidently in home games against most mid-table teams. The straightforward attacking style of play of today’s hosts has earned them plenty of corners near the visitors’ goal in their last 3 games.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 5 out of last 7 home matches, Empoli lost the second half.
2nd Half - W22.565
Empoli does not scoreat home in 12 out of 21 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.37
Bologna scores over 1 goal in 5 matches straight.
IT2O (1.5)2.305
Bologna scores over 1 goal in 8 out of last 9 away matches.
IT2O (1.5)2.305
In 10 out of last 12 home matches involving Empoli, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.045
In 15 out of 21 last matches where Empoli played at home, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.8
In 12 out of 15 last matches, Empoli concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.696
In 8 last matches, Bologna scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.696
In 6 out of 7 last home matches, Empoli concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.696
In 8 out of last 9 away matches, Bologna scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.696
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including forward Пьетро Пеллегри. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several key players, including forward Риккардо Орсолини.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Федерико Ла Пенна (Italy). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 465 yellow cards (averaging 4.7 per match) and 24 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 23% of matches (23 out of 100).