Empoli vs Bologna: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 04 May

Betiball's prediction for Empoli vs Bologna on 04 May 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 your bet.

Empoli vs Bologna: Starting Lineups Time : 04/05/2023 14:45

Empoli
3 - 1
Finished
Bologna
89' event Mattia Destro / Francesco Caputo
88' event Marko Pjaca / Nicolo Cambiaghi
87' event Filippo Bandinelli
78' event Filippo Bandinelli / Razvan Marin
78' event Petar Stojanovic / Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro
68' event Nicolo Cambiaghi
66' event Liam Henderson / Baldanzi Tommaso
66' event Liam Henderson
45+1' event Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro
28' event Fabiano Parisi
1' event Jhon Janer Lucumi
event 88' Riccardo Orsolini
event 86' Riccardo Orsolini Penalty awarded
event 77' Niklas Pyyhtia / Michel Aebischer
event 77' Charalampos Lykogiannis / Andrea Cambiaso
event 54' Lewis Ferguson / Nikola Moro
event 54' Joshua Zirkzee / Musa Barrow
event 38' Kevin Bonifazi / Adama Soumaoro
event 28' Riccardo Orsolini Goal cancelled
event 18' Nikola Moro Goal cancelled
89' event Mattia Destro / Francesco Caputo
event 88' Riccardo Orsolini
88' event Marko Pjaca / Nicolo Cambiaghi
event 86' Riccardo Orsolini Penalty awarded
87' event Filippo Bandinelli
event 77' Niklas Pyyhtia / Michel Aebischer
78' event Filippo Bandinelli / Razvan Marin
event 77' Charalampos Lykogiannis / Andrea Cambiaso
78' event Petar Stojanovic / Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro
event 54' Lewis Ferguson / Nikola Moro
68' event Nicolo Cambiaghi
event 54' Joshua Zirkzee / Musa Barrow
66' event Liam Henderson / Baldanzi Tommaso
event 38' Kevin Bonifazi / Adama Soumaoro
66' event Liam Henderson
event 28' Riccardo Orsolini Goal cancelled
45+1' event Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro
event 18' Nikola Moro Goal cancelled
28' event Fabiano Parisi
1' event Jhon Janer Lucumi
Empoli Empoli
Substitutions
#14 Marko Pjaca
#25 Filippo Bandinelli
#23 Mattia Destro
#30 Petar Stojanovic
#8 Liam Henderson
#34 Ardian Ismajli
#26 Lorenzo Tonelli
#1 Samuele Perisan
#91 Roberto Piccoli
#55 Emanuel Vignato
#21 Jacopo Fazzini
#3 Liberato Cacace
#32 Nicolas Haas
#9 Martin Satriano
#22 Samir Ujkani
Empoli Empoli Bologna Bologna
13Shots18
3Shots on Goal3
15Fouls16
2Corner Kick5
18Free kick14
0Offside3
3Yellow card0
13Aerial13
2Save1
17Successful Tackles11
10Interceptions4
2Assist0
7Shots off goal9
7Head Success6
3Blocked6
17Tackle11
5Dribbles7
16Throw-in31
221Passes570
58Attacks126
22Dangerous attacks40
2Corner Kicks(HT)1
Bologna Bologna
Substitutions
#25 Niklas Pyyhtia
#22 Charalampos Lykogiannis
#14 Kevin Bonifazi
#11 Joshua Zirkzee
#19 Lewis Ferguson
#17 Gary Alexis Medel Soto
#29 Lorenzo De Silvestri
#1 Francesco Bardi
#34 Federico Ravaglia
#4 Joaquin Sosa
Commentary
89' Empoli — substitution: Mattia Destro / Francesco Caputo
88' Empoli — substitution: Marko Pjaca / Nicolo Cambiaghi
88' Penalty scored! Riccardo Orsolini - Bologna
87' Filippo Bandinelli - Empoli receive a yellow card
86' VAR review - Bologna
78' Empoli — substitution: Filippo Bandinelli / Razvan Marin
78' Empoli — substitution: Petar Stojanovic / Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro
77' Bologna — substitution: Niklas Pyyhtia / Michel Aebischer
77' Bologna — substitution: Charalampos Lykogiannis / Andrea Cambiaso
68' Goal! Nicolo Cambiaghi - Empoli
66' Empoli — substitution: Liam Henderson / Baldanzi Tommaso
66' Liam Henderson - Empoli receive a yellow card
54' Bologna — substitution: Lewis Ferguson / Nikola Moro
54' Bologna — substitution: Joshua Zirkzee / Musa Barrow
45+1' Goal! Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro - Empoli
38' Bologna — substitution: Kevin Bonifazi / Adama Soumaoro
28' Fabiano Parisi - Empoli receive a yellow card
28' VAR review - Bologna
18' VAR review - Bologna
1' Own goal! Jhon Janer Lucumi - Empoli

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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