Empoli vs Bologna Live Stream, Predictions & Tips – Empoli’s Home Woes to Continue in Serie A

Vedran Ostojic

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Last updated: 13 Mar 2024

Vedran Ostojic 13 Mar 2024

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Bologna defeated Empoli 3-0 earlier this season in Serie A
Empoli earned just 2 victories in their 14 home appearances

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Bologna have won 5 of their last 6 matches (Getty)

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Empoli are one of the weakest home teams in Serie A, while Bologna won 5 of their last 6 contests, the only exception being a clash against Inter Milan where they deserved at least one point. An away win stands out as the best bet.

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Head to Head
Empoli Form
Empoli Injuries & Team News
Bologna Form
Bologna Injuries & Team News

Empoli have lost 5 of their last 9 home matches.
Bologna have won 5 of their last 6 matches.
Bologna beat Empoli 3-0 earlier this season.

Head to Head

Empoli have a 7-5 advantage against Bologna with 7 draws in 19 matches.

They last met in October 2023, the game being won by Bologna 3-0.

Empoli Form

Empoli had a lot of success in February, grabbing eight points from their four Serie A encounters. They were victorious on the road against Salernitana 3-1 and Sassuolo 3-2, while draws were recorded at home against Genoa 0-0 and Fiorentina 1-1.

However, the Blues suffered back to back defeats in March against Cagliari 1-0 and AC Milan 1-0. As a consequence, they dropped down to 17th place on the table, having 25 points from 28 matches which is just one point above the red zone.

Davide Nicola’s side has very poor results at home this season, sitting at two wins, four draws and eight defeats in 14 appearances, while scoring just nine goals.

Empoli Injuries & Team News

Alberto Grassi, Ardian Ismajli and Razvan Marin are injured.

Jacopo Fazzini is suspended.

Bologna Form

Bologna are the most pleasant surprise package this season in Serie A, sitting in 4th place on the table after grabbing 51 points from 28 matches.

Rossoblu were defeated in the previous round at home by the table leaders Inter Milan 1-0, having 0.68-0.82 expected goals, 60% possession and 19-5 shots in that match.

This loss ended their fantastic streak of six straight victories in Serie A, beating Sassuolo 4-2, Lecce 4-0, Fiorentina 2-0, Lazio 2-1, Verona 2-0 and Atalanta 2-1.

Joshua Zirkzee has been the biggest contributor this season, scoring 10 goals in his 27 league appearances while also registering three assists.

Bologna Injuries & Team News

Adama Soumaoro, Jesper Karlsson and Joshua Zirkzee are injured.

Verdict

Empoli v Bologna

Bologna are a serious contender for Top 4 placement, having won 5 of their last 6 games. I will back them to return to winning ways against Empoli who struggle at home.

Bologna Win

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