Empoli vs Bologna Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 04

Empoli

W W D W D

14th place in Italian Serie A

3-1

04/05/2023 14:45

Bologna

L D D W D

9th place in Italian Serie A

Italian Serie A

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Empoli vs Bologna on May 04, 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Empoli vs Bologna preview before placing for you.

Empoli are currently 14th with 43 points after 38 matches.
Bologna sit 9th with 54 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Bologna to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history favors Empoli, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Bologna have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:45

2023-05-04

Empoli vs Bologna - Prediction & Odds

Empoli

Bologna

2023-05-04 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 04/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Napoli	90	38	28	6	4	77	28	49
02 Lazio	74	38	22	8	8	60	30	30
03 Inter Milan	72	38	23	3	12	71	42	29
04 AC Milan	70	38	20	10	8	64	43	21
05 Atalanta	64	38	19	7	12	66	48	18
06 AS Roma	63	38	18	9	11	50	38	12
07 Juventus	62	38	22	6	10	56	33	23
08 Fiorentina	56	38	15	11	12	53	43	10
09 Bologna	54	38	14	12	12	53	49	4
10 Torino	53	38	14	11	13	42	41	1
11 Monza	52	38	14	10	14	48	52	-4
12 Udinese	46	38	11	13	14	47	48	-1
13 Sassuolo	45	38	12	9	17	47	61	-14
14 Empoli	43	38	10	13	15	37	49	-12
15 Salernitana	42	38	9	15	14	48	62	-14
16 Lecce	36	38	8	12	18	33	46	-13
17 Spezia	31	38	6	13	19	31	62	-31
18 Verona	31	38	7	10	21	31	59	-28
19 Cremonese	27	38	5	12	21	36	69	-33
20 Sampdoria	19	38	3	10	25	24	71	-47

Head To Head

17/09/2022 09:00

Bologna

0 - 1

Empoli

ITA D1

06/02/2022 10:00

Bologna

0 - 0

Empoli

ITA D1

26/09/2021 09:00

Empoli

4 - 2

Bologna

ITA D1

27/04/2019 09:00

Bologna

3 - 1

Empoli

ITA D1

09/12/2018 10:00

Empoli

2 - 1

Bologna

ITA D1

07/05/2017 09:00

Empoli

3 - 1

Bologna

ITA D1

Empoli

67%

Draw

17%

Bologna

17%

Empoli Last 6 matches

23/04/2023 06:30

Empoli 0 - 3 Inter Milan ITA D1

14/04/2023 12:30

Cremonese 1 - 0 Empoli ITA D1

07/04/2023 15:00

AC Milan 0 - 0 Empoli ITA D1

03/04/2023 13:30

Empoli 1 - 0 Lecce ITA D1

17/03/2023 15:45

Atalanta 2 - 1 Empoli ITA D1

11/03/2023 10:00

Empoli 0 - 1 Udinese ITA D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Bologna

21/04/2023 14:45

Verona 2 - 1 Bologna ITA D1

15/04/2023 09:00

Bologna 1 - 1 AC Milan ITA D1

08/04/2023 10:30

Atalanta 0 - 2 Bologna ITA D1

02/04/2023 06:30

Bologna 3 - 0 Udinese ITA D1

18/03/2023 13:00

Salernitana 2 - 2 Bologna ITA D1

11/03/2023 15:45

Bologna 0 - 0 Lazio ITA D1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Italian Serie A

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Empoli

Bologna

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

10 (53%)9 (47%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

9 (47%)10 (53%)

Empoli

Recent matches

Bologna

Under /Over

(68%)13 6(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)14 5(26%)

Under /Over

(26%)5 14(74%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)4 15(79%)

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

/Yes

(42%)8 11(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)10 9(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Empoli

Bologna

Shots

Empoli

Total shots

13.58 avg / game

Blocked

81 total

Avg. 4.26

Bologna

Total shots

12.89 avg / game

Blocked

47 total

Avg. 2.94

Empoli Pass Bologna

Total passes

7343

Avg. 386 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

9181

Avg. 483 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Empoli

Played games

Bologna

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.37

4.79

Corners

4.00

22.26

423

Throw-ins

441

23.21

1.47

Offsides

2.21

3.16

GK saves

2.89

Empoli

DISCIPLINARY

Bologna

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.26

2.05

0.21

0.05

11.58

220

Fouls

232

12.21

18.42

350

Tackles

348

18.32

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Empoli vs Bologna Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Empoli vs Bologna on 04 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Italian Serie A fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Empoli vs Bologna Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Empoli's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Bologna's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Italian Serie A Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Italian Serie A standings and the Italian Serie A form table to understand exactly where Empoli and Bologna sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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