7 May 2017 at 13:00

31
Full Time
Referee: Gianpaolo Calvarese

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Empoli4wins
3draws10 meetings
Bologna3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.6

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 4.2%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 58.0%Draw 26.5%Away 19.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.703.605.00
Max1.743.925.30
Market favourite:Empoli · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market56.4%25.0%18.5%
Public market55.9%25.0%19.0%

Empoli vs Bologna — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Empoli
Result vs. Market: Empoli (58%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

EmpoliHalf-time:21Bologna
20Shots6
8Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
25/01/25Empoli1–1Bologna3.86/3.19/2.06
31/08/24Bologna1–1Empoli1.64/3.75/5.90
15/03/24Empoli0–1Bologna4.01/3.26/2.03
01/10/23Bologna3–0Empoli1.63/3.99/5.22
04/05/23Empoli3–1Bologna2.98/3.16/2.56
17/09/22Bologna0–1Empoli2.12/3.49/3.45
06/02/22Bologna0–0Empoli2.01/3.59/3.65
26/09/21Empoli4–2Bologna2.64/3.67/2.57
27/04/19Bologna3–1Empoli1.80/3.76/4.44
09/12/18Empoli2–1Bologna1.96/3.53/4.02

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Empoli

W 139D 154L 261
Over 2.546
Goals scored570

Away Record: Bologna

W 299D 281L 370
Over 2.547
Goals scored1136

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Empoli defeated Bologna 3:1. The match was played in Serie A 2016. Goals were scored by D. Croce 5′, S. Verdi 11′, M. Pasqual 38′, A. Costa 46′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Empoli had 43% possession while Bologna held 57%. Empoli had 20 shots (8 on target) compared to 6 (3 on target) for Bologna. Empoli made 3 substitutions, Bologna made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Empoli and Bologna — 4 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Empoli
Bologna
Kick Off
D. Croce

assist: A. Costa

5′
11′
S. Verdi

assist: E. Pulgar

M. Pasqual

assist: D. Croce

38′
43′Daniele Gastaldello
Half Time
50′
S. TaïderB. Petković
V. LauriniF. Veseli
64′
Manuel Pasqual65′
68′
D. GastaldelloA. Masina
74′
L. KrejčíO. Okwonkwo
M. ThiamM. Maccarone
75′
J. MauriA. Jakupovic
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Empoli had 43% possession against Bologna's 57%. Empoli registered 20 shots (8 on target) while Bologna managed 6 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 5–1. Fouls committed: 20–18.

8Shots on Goal3
7Shots off Goal2
20Total Shots6
5Blocked Shots1
14Shots insidebox1
6Shots outsidebox5
20Fouls18
5Corner Kicks1
3Offsides0
43%Ball Possession57%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves5
380Total passes514
285Passes accurate401
75%Passes %78%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Empoli have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Bologna show 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Empoli

DLLWDD

Bologna

LLWLWL

Empoli vs Bologna Head to Head Results

Empoli and Bologna have met 15 times — Empoli won 5, Bologna won 5, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. A combined 37 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.47 per match (17 for the home side, 20 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (53%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (53%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Bologna are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2021.

5

Empoli

5

Drawn

5

Bologna

Goals: 17Goals: 20

Recent Meetings (15)

24 Apr 2025Bologna2 – 1Empoli
1 Apr 2025Empoli0 – 3Bologna
25 Jan 2025Empoli1 – 1Bologna
31 Aug 2024Bologna1 – 1Empoli
15 Mar 2024Empoli0 – 1Bologna
1 Oct 2023Bologna3 – 0Empoli
4 May 2023Empoli3 – 1Bologna
17 Sept 2022Bologna0 – 1Empoli
6 Feb 2022Bologna0 – 0Empoli
26 Sept 2021Empoli4 – 2Bologna
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026