Ace Football previews the Serie A round 29 match between Empoli and Bologna and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Empoli enjoy home advantage, when visitors Bologna swing by this coming Friday for a clash in the Serie A. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
Form: Empoli vs Bologna
Empoli Form
In their last three matches, Empoli won 2-3 against Sassuolo, before losing 0-1 against Cagliari and 1-0 to AC Milan. Empoli only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Stadio Carlo Castellani in the Serie A. They also drew two and lost three of these six encounters, in which they scored four and conceded seven goals.
Bologna Form
Despite losing their latest outing, results have generally been decent in the last three matches for Bologna. They first took out Verona by 2-0 before downing Atalanta by 1-2. The winning streak came to an end against Inter, who ran out 0-1 winners. Bologna won half their previous six away matches in the Serie A, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored nine goals whilst conceding ten.
Betting stats and facts for Empoli and Bologna
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Empoli and Bologna. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 15 of the last 16 Empoli home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 15 Empoli home matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Empoli matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Empoli matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Empoli have not won 13 of the last 15 home matches
- In 11 of the last 12 away matches Bologna played, both teams scored
- Bologna have scored in 23 of the last 25 matches
- In 9 of the last 10 away matches Bologna played in the Serie A, both teams scored
- Bologna have conceded in the last 12 away matches in a row
- Bologna have scored in 20 of the last 22 matches in the Serie A
Players on top: Empoli vs Bologna
With three goals in six matches M’Baye Niang has been a regular feature on the scoresheet in recent matches, making him a tempting betting prospect, when going up against Bologna and their defence. The visitors hope Riccardo Orsolini adds another to his current tally of three goals in his latest matches.
Popular betting markets: Empoli vs Bologna
Full-time result
Empoli claimed one wins, drew four and lost five of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Bologna won four, drew three and lost three of their last 10 games away. Empoli have not lost to Bologna in 7 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Empoli scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Bologna scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games Bologna played. Empoli managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Bologna were first on target in five of their last 10 outings. Both Team have scored in 4 last consecutive meetings between Empoli and Bologna when playing at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Empoli’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Bologna, who scored 1.9 times on average in these matches.
Suggested bet: Empoli vs Bologna
To summarize, the upcoming Serie A clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Empoli vs Bologna mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.
Empoli vs Bologna: Who wins the game?
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