Bologna 1-1 Empoli

Current streaks

Recent form

Bologna

Bologna's recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last six games. Their current 18th position in Serie A reflects their slow start to the season, having drawn one and lost one of their opening two matches. The team's goal-scoring ability is evident, averaging 1.67 goals per game, but they are also conceding at the same rate, resulting in a neutral goal difference. Their most impressive performance came in a friendly against Caldiero Terme, where they secured a commanding 5-0 victory. However, this was followed by two high-scoring draws in friendlies, including an exciting 3-3 result against Asteras Tripolis. Bologna's defensive vulnerabilities were exposed in their most recent match, a 3-0 loss to Napoli, which extended their winless run in competitive matches to three games.

Empoli

Empoli has shown a promising start to their season, currently sitting in 7th position in Serie A with 4 points from 2 games. Their recent form across all competitions has been largely positive, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss in their last 6 matches. The team has been particularly strong defensively, keeping 3 clean sheets and conceding an average of just 0.67 goals per game. Their most impressive result came in the Coppa Italia, where they showcased their attacking prowess with a 4-1 victory over Catanzaro. Notably, Empoli has been involved in mostly low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Their latest Serie A victory against AS Roma (2-1) demonstrates their ability to compete against top-tier opposition, suggesting they could be a team to watch this season.

Recent home/away form

Bologna

Bologna's recent home form shows a strong tendency towards draws, with five out of their last six matches ending in stalemates. While they remain unbeaten in this stretch, they've struggled to secure victories. The team has been involved in some high-scoring encounters, notably the 3-3 draws against Asteras Tripolis and Juventus, as well as a convincing 5-0 win over Caldiero Terme in a friendly. Their attacking prowess is evident with an impressive average of 2.17 goals scored per game, but defensive vulnerabilities are also apparent, conceding 1.33 goals per match. The total goals average of 3.5 per game suggests exciting, goal-filled matches at their home ground. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 67% of these games, while there's an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals.

Empoli

Empoli's recent away form shows a significant turnaround, with their latest victory against AS Roma breaking a four-game losing streak on the road. Prior to this win, they had endured a challenging run of four consecutive away losses, failing to score in any of those matches while conceding two goals in three of them. The team's defensive struggles are evident, having conceded in all six games and keeping no clean sheets. Despite the low-scoring nature of their matches, with 83% of games featuring under 2.5 goals, Empoli's goal difference of -6 highlights their offensive limitations. The recent win against Roma, where they scored twice, marks a notable improvement in their attacking output, considering they had only managed one goal in the previous five away fixtures combined.