Empoli vs Bologna Prediction & Betting Tips - Serie A

Prediction published on 13/03/2024, 15:45  by Sridhar | Modified on 15/03/2024 at 07:45 in Serie A Prediction

Bologna will look to get back to winning ways against relegation-threatened Empoli as they travel to Florence this week. This Serie A matchday 29 will be played at the Stadio Carlo Castellani on Friday. Ahead of this round, the hosts are 17th with 25 points, and the visitors are fourth with 51 points. Empoli are just a point above the bottom three, as the tight battle for relegation spots continues to be intriguing. Teams from 13th to 19th are separated by four points, which means the battle for the last two relegation places could stretch until last matchday. Empoli are coming off consecutive 1-0 defeats to Cagliari and AC Milan, which have nearly erased the positives of a six-game unbeaten run prior. That sequence saw them pick up 12 points, nearly half of their season’s tally, so getting back to winning ways is crucial to saving their season.

Bologna are three points ahead of fifth-placed Roma ahead of this round after a 1-0 loss to Inter Milan last time out. That result halted a six-game winning run for the visitors, who are still in charge of their own top-four destiny. Thiago Motta’s side still has one of the best defensive records in the division, as only two teams have conceded fewer goals so far. Even the reverse leg ended in a 3-0 win for Bologna, which now gives them a chance to post a first-ever league season double over Empoli. They may have to defy history to do that, as the visitors have never won a top-flight match at this venue. At least they have the right form leading their charge, as Bologna have won their last two away league games in a row.