Empoli vs Bologna Prediction 1 April 2025
🔊 Can Empoli put up a fight against Bologna in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinals? Despite their struggles in the league, sitting in 18th place, Roberto D'Aversa's side have shown they can deliver when it comes to knockout matches. Let's dive into the details to provide you with what we believe is an insightful prediction for the upcoming clash at the Carlo Castellani.
Head-to-Head
In their head-to-head encounters, the teams are fairly evenly matched. Over a stretch of 17 games, Empoli have secured 7 victories, while Bologna have 5. In both meetings in the current Italian championship, the clubs played to a 1-1 draw.
Head-to-head statistics Empoli - Bologna
Empoli Team Overview
Empoli have managed just one win in their last 16 matches. Following a commanding victory over Verona in early December (4-1), the team has slipped into a prolonged slump, finding themselves in the relegation zone. Last weekend, they scraped a hard-fought draw against Como (1-1). However, their Coppa Italia campaign has been a bright spot: Empoli secured their only victory in recent months by stunning Juventus in Turin (1-1, 4-2 on penalties). On Tuesday, the coaching staff will be without key starters Ardian Ismajli, Youssef Maleh, and Faustino Anjorin, all sidelined with injuries.
Match Results: Empoli
Bologna Team Overview
Bologna are having an impressive season, having surged into the top four of Serie A with five consecutive victories. On Saturday, Vincenzo Italiano's side secured a clean sheet win over Venezia (1-0), a team that had previously taken points from Atalanta and Napoli in March. In the Coppa Italia quarterfinals, they managed an away victory against Atalanta (1-0), and now they have a chance to claim the trophy for the first time since the last century. Ahead of their clash with Empoli, there are doubts over the availability of two players, including Charalampos Lykogiannis (injury), who has frequently been in the starting lineup this season.
Match Results: Bologna
⚽ Goal Prediction
Recent fixtures involving Empoli have rarely been thrilling affairs. The team neither plays expansive football nor allows their opponents to do so. For instance, in the match against Como (1-1), Empoli held only 29% possession. Considering that the under 2.5 goals bet has been successful in Empoli's last five matches, this seems like a solid option.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Empoli rank 13th in Serie A for corners, averaging 4.3 per game. Bologna have similar stats, averaging 4.5 corners. Therefore, considering under 9.5 corners is a viable option, as this occurred in both of their head-to-head meetings this season.
Editorial Prediction
Bologna are clear favorites, and it's no surprise given their performance this season under Vincenzo's leadership. They consistently find the back of the net while keeping their defense tight. Meanwhile, Empoli are still struggling to find their form in Serie A. A sensible bet would be a Bologna win. The scoreline might well end up around 0-2.
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