Bologna v Empoli result

Full-time · Bologna 1–1 Empoli

Serie A · · Stadio Renato Dall'Ara

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Bologna 1–1 Empoli — this Serie A match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Bologna and Empoli drew 1–1 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Serie A on Saturday 31 August. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Bologna out-shot Empoli 14 to 3 and created the better chances, 1.36 xG to 0.97 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

The goals

It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Bologna: Giovanni Fabbian (2’, assisted by Sam Beukema); Empoli: E. Gyasi (3’, assisted by G. Pezzella).

Discipline

L. Marinelli showed three yellow cards — against 3.3 yellows a game across the last 12 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Empoli: G. Pezzella (55’), D. Vásquez (90+4’) and L. Henderson (90+5’).

What it changes

Bologna are winless in their last five matches in all competitions. Empoli are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, M. Viti (Empoli) 5.9, G. Pezzella (Empoli) 5.5 and Sam Beukema (Bologna) 5.4 led the match.

Next up

Bologna next travel to Cagliari on 24 October 2026.

Empoli next host Vicenza Virtus on 23 October 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Bologna: Cagliari v Bologna, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Empoli: Empoli v Vicenza Virtus, Friday 23 October — the preview.

The numbers

  • Result: Bologna 1–1 Empoli · Serie A
  • Venue: Stadio Renato Dall'Ara · Bologna
  • Referee: L. Marinelli
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Bologna 2 · draws 1 · Empoli 3 · 2.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Bologna 1W 2D 2L · Empoli 3W 2D 0L

Bologna 1–1 Empoli (Serie A): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.25 / 1.13
Goals
against 1.38 / 1 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.25 / 4.57
Corners
against 4.88 / 6.29 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
3.38 / 2.86
Shots on target
against 3.75 / 4 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.75 / 3
Cards
against 3.5 / 1.43 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 25 August 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 25 August 2024. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBologna for / againstLineEmpoli for / against
Goals scored
1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
1.13 for · 1 against n 8
Corners won
5.25 for · 4.88 against n 8
9.5standard
4.57 for · 6.29 against n 7
Shots
11.63 for · 11.75 against n 8
19.5standard
11.43 for · 14.43 against n 7
Shots on target
3.38 for · 3.75 against n 8
8.5standard
2.86 for · 4 against n 7
Fouls committed
12.38 for · 14.75 against n 8
21.5standard
15.29 for · 14.71 against n 7
Cards shown
1.75 for · 3.5 against n 8
3.5standard
3 for · 1.43 against n 7

Referee: L. Marinelli.

Bologna
Bologna — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 25 August 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
R. Orsolini n 845.6
35/4
1.76/1
—
J. Odgaard n 843.5
2.86/4
2.65/3
—
O. El Azzouzi n 840.4
2.26/2
1.45/0
—
S. Castro n 847.9
2.16/3
1.43/1
—
N. Moro n 843.9
1.85/1
13/1
—
Bologna — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 25 August 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
S. Castro n 847.9
2.66/3
0.94/0
R. Orsolini n 845.6
1.74/2
0.71/1
G. Fabbian n 834.4
1.63/1
0.31/0
J. Karlsson n 844.3
1.33/2
0.82/1
A. Saelemaekers n 864.4
1.23/2
0.73/1
Bologna — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 25 August 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
O. El Azzouzi n 840.4
0.62/0
0.31/0
Riccardo Calafiori n 859.5
0.41/1
0.42/0
J. Zirkzee n 869.4
0.32/0
0.21/0
S. Castro n 847.9
0.21/0
0.21/0
A. Saelemaekers n 864.4
0.32/0
00/0
Bologna — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 25 August 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
V. Kristiansen n 879.4
3.18/7
N. Moro n 843.9
2.87/2
L. De Silvestri n 836.3
2.85/3
S. Posch n 886
2.77/5
R. Freuler n 887.4
2.68/5
Bologna — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 25 August 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
F. Ravaglia n 789.4
2.35/3
Ł. Skorupski n 890
2.14/3
Empoli
Empoli — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 25 August 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
L. Henderson n 857.8
3.97/6
1.45/2
—
Y. Maleh n 873.8
2.17/4
1.26/2
—
S. Bastoni n 849.4
2.15/3
1.86/2
—
J. Fazzini n 857
27/3
2.66/5
—
L. Cacace n 829.4
1.93/2
0.41/0
—
Empoli — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 25 August 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Mattia Destro n 823.6
2.45/0
1.94/0
S. Esposito n 859
2.38/2
1.15/1
M. Cancellieri n 845.1
23/1
1.53/1
L. Colombo n 843.8
1.84/2
0.83/0
R. Marin n 872.3
1.66/2
0.63/1
Empoli — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 25 August 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
S. Esposito n 859
0.42/0
0.42/0
L. Colombo n 843.8
0.52/0
0.31/0
M. Cancellieri n 845.1
0.52/0
0.21/0
M. Niang n 852.9
0.63/0
00/0
E. Gyasi n 884.4
0.11/0
0.32/0
Empoli — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 25 August 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Nicolo Cambiaghi n 841.5
3.37/4
M. Viti n 867.1
2.77/5
S. Esposito n 859
2.76/4
J. Fazzini n 857
2.65/4
A. Grassi n 866.8
2.46/5
Empoli — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 25 August 2024. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
E. Caprile n 890
3.16/6
D. Vásquez n 890
2.35/2

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Match statistics & details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
BolognaEmpoli
68%Possession32%
1.36Expected goals (xG)0.97
14Shots3
3Shots on target2
9Shots off target1
2Blocked shots0
10Shots inside the box3
6Corners3
2Offsides1
15Fouls18
0Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
1Saves3
601Passes282
85%Pass accuracy71%

Bologna player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Ł. Skorupski9000000006.6
S. Posch9000001306.9
S. Beukema9001211007.3
Juan Miranda9000004107.3
R. Freuler9000001207.3
S. Castro9000300007
J. Lucumí8200100307.2
R. Orsolini8200201106.5
G. Fabbian6510110107
N. Moro5400101106.9
J. Karlsson5400000006.3
M. Aebischer sub3600001106.9
J. Odgaard sub3600000106.6
T. Dallinga sub2500211107
L. De Silvestri sub800001006.7
K. Urbański sub800001006.6

Empoli player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
D. Vásquez90000000Y6.9
S. Goglichidze9000000407.2
A. Ismajli9000000107.3
M. Viti9000100707.2
E. Gyasi9010110107.2
L. Henderson90000000Y6.7
G. Pezzella72010011Y7.5
O. Solbakken6700110006.2
J. Fazzini6700000306.9
A. Grassi6100000006.3
L. Colombo6100000006.7
Y. Maleh sub2900000006.9
S. Esposito sub2900001006.9
N. Haas sub2300000006.3
P. Pellegri sub2300000006.5
L. Cacace sub1800000106.9

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Bologna v Empoli — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
BolognaWDLDL
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
EmpoliDWWDW
Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 1.8 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Bologna 2 · 1 draw · Empoli 3 · 2.5 goals/game
  • 2024-03-15 Empoli 0–1 Bologna
  • 2023-10-01 Bologna 3–0 Empoli
  • 2023-05-04 Empoli 3–1 Bologna
  • 2022-09-17 Bologna 0–1 Empoli
  • 2022-02-06 Bologna 0–0 Empoli
  • 2021-09-26 Empoli 4–2 Bologna
League standing · 2024/25
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Bologna#9 pos62 pts38 pl+10 GD
Empoli#18 pos31 pts38 pl-26 GD
Goals per game
Bologna scored1.5
Empoli scored0.87
Bologna conceded1.24
Empoli conceded1.55

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Bologna and Empoli?
In their last 6 meetings, Bologna won 2, Empoli won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Bologna and Empoli?
Recent form — Bologna 1W 2D 2L; Empoli 3W 2D 0L.

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