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Empoli vs Bologna Match Preview and Prediction
Empoli vs Bologna: The last seven Serie A games were all victories for Bologna. Rossoblu gave up just three goals in the six prior league games. Empoli has scored fewer than three goals in three of its last four league games.
Bologna’s six-game winning streak ended last Saturday as they fell 0-1 at home to Serie A leader Inter Milan. In six days, Rossoblu can win again. They face relegation-threatened Empoli on Friday night at Computer Gross Arena, Stadio Carlo Castellani, in Matchday No. 29’s opener.
Six days ago, Bologna gifted Inter a match. Despite their lack of bite in the last third, their defense held up fairly well given the strength of the competition. In the league table, Thiago Motta’s team is still in fourth place. They presently lead Roma in fifth place by three points.
Empoli lost 0-1 for the second time in a row last weekend. They lost away at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza against AC Milan. Now, Davide Nicola’s forces are just one point ahead of players like Frosinone in the danger zone. Can they win points to save face against the Champions League contenders?
Empoli vs Bologna: Betting Analysis
In the rematch, which took place at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in October of last year, Bologna emerged victorious, 3-0. However, Bologna has not won in their previous nine trips to Stadio Carlo Castellani. In the process, Empoli has accomplished five victories and four draws. Only one of the previous four meetings between Empoli and Bologna resulted in goals on both sides.
Both teams need points for their fixtures. Bologna has improved quality and consistency this season. Despite their terrible record at the Stadio Carlo Castellani, they’re favorites. The club, under Thiago Motta, had won six of the previous seven league games. Empoli was quiet in the previous two games.
In their last home game at the beginning of the month, they put on an especially poor showing. On that occasion, Davide Nicola’s army lost 0-1 to Cagliari. Bologna ought to have enough on Friday night to win three points. This scenario may be bet on at 2.05 odds.
This match follows both teams’ 0-1 losses in the previous round. Nowadays, Bologna is difficult to break. Despite facing Fiorentina, Lazio, Atalanta, and Inter Milan, they have only conceded three goals in their previous six Serie A games. Empoli has scored less than three goals in three of its last four league games. Best bet: Under 2.5 goals FT at 1.61 odds.
Empoli vs Bologna: Head-to-Head
Who will win the match between Empoli and Bologna?
We believe that Empoli will have a difficult time scoring during the game against this Bologna team, who we believe should be able to score a goal of their own in a convincing performance. As a result, we anticipate a very close match, with Bologna emerging victorious.
Our Prediction: Away Win or Draw
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What are the best odds for the game?
According to the most recent bookmaker odds available for the 90-minute outcome market, it is preferable to support Empoli at 3.75, place a wager on a draw at 3.25, and take Bologna to win at 2.13. These are the best available market prices right now.
