Kick off: Sunday, 1 May @14:00 GMT
Venue: Stadio Carlo Castellani (Empoli)
Live Stream: fuboTV (US), bet365 (non-US)
Head to Head Record
Bologna vs Empoli 2-3 (2015/2016 Serie A)
Empoli vs Bologna 2-0 (2003/2004 Serie A)
Bologna vs Empoli 2-1 (2003/2004 Serie A)
Bologna vs Empoli 2-0 (2002/2003 Serie A)
Empoli vs Bologna 0-0 (2002/2003 Serie A)
Empoli vs Bologna Team News
Piu suffered a small muscle injury, so he will be sidelined for the upcoming match. Marko Livaja finished the season due to appendicitis, as well as Lukasz Skorupski for his muscle injury, while Vincent Laurini is out due to muscle problems. Bitante and Zambelli are battling for a place in the last line of defense, while Diousse could be given a chance before Buchel. Lorenzo Tonelli will have to wait for the final verdict of the medical staff. Leandro Paredes and Levan Mchedlidze ae suspended for this match.
Injured: Alessandro Piu (9/0), Marko Livaja (18/1), Lukasz Skorupski (31/0), Vincent Laurini (25/1)
Doubtful: Lorenzo Tonelli (25/2)
Suspended: Leandro Paredes (31/2), Levan Mchedlidze (13/0)
Luca Rossettini will serve his suspension, so will be replaced with Mbaye on the right. Mattia Destro is still recovering from his foot injury and will once again miss the match, as well as Archimede Morleo. Franco Zuculini has certain knee problems, so he will just miss the upcoming game. Godfred Donsah and Luca Rizzo are a doubt, but could start the match from the bench
Injured: Mattia Destro (27/8), Archimede Morleo (5/0), Franco Zuculini (1/0),
Doubtful: Godfred Donsah (20/2), Luca Rizzo (23/0)
Suspended: Luca Rossettini (27/3)
Quick Facts
- Empoli won their previous two clashes with Bologna
- The Azzurri are on a four-game undefeated run on home soil
- I Rossoblu netted only three goals in their last seven away fixtures
- The Blues rarely score more than one goal on home turf
- All of their encounters at Stadio Carlo Castellani saw less than 2.5 goals
Empoli vs Bologna Prediction
The Azzurri suffered their fifth away defeat in as many games, this time losing to struggling Carpi. Empoli have already secured their Serie A status, so this loss will not affect the players. Marco Giampaolo’s side are a completely different team when playing on home soil, going four unbeaten, recording three clean sheets in the process. Bologna arrested the negative trend and achieved a victory after going nine without a win in the league. A mere one point is all they need to secure the survival, and could take it this Sunday at Stadio Carlo Castellani. The fact that both teams struggle to find the net drive us to a conclusion we will see a tough, low scoring battle.
Betting Tip: Under 2.5 goals
Odds: 1.81 (13/16) @10Bet
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