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Probable Lineups

Empoli
3-4-2-1
Bologna
4-1-4-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(26) 13 Goals 33 (52)
(18) 10 Assists 19 (32)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
26.5 Average Age 26.5
183.5 Average Height (cm) 184.4
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(45%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 54% (51%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Empoli
Bologna
Player Reason Status Rating
Ardian Ismajli Out 6.55
Alberto Grassi Out 6.56
Jacopo Fazzini Out 6.42
Player Reason Status Rating
Adama Soumaoro Out N/A
Joshua Zirkzee Out 7.03
Jesper Karlsson Out 6.43
Stefan Posch Out 6.75

Team News

Empoli
Bologna
  • Davide Nicola could reshuffle his midfield a bit due to some injuries.
  • Joshua Zirkzee has been ruled out for at least three weeks due to a muscular injury, while Stefan Posch will not feature on Friday after being granted time off for the birth of his first child.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
5 Bologna 18 14 6 68
17 Empoli 9 9 20 36

Prediction

  • Empoli conceded a 1-0 defeat to AC Milan on Sunday and are now just one point above the relegation zone.
  • Bologna suffered a narrow defeat to Inter on Saturday despite a much improved and intense second half that saw them dominate possession and create a couple of half chances that weren't enough to earn a point.
  • The Felsinei could temporarily go into the international break with a six-point lead over Roma in fourth place if they win on Friday, although this will be quite a tough game due to the lack of Joshua Zirkzee's creativity up front and their less convincing record on the road, especially in recent trips to Empoli.
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Empoli
Bologna
E. Caprile 6.95
S. Walukiewicz 6.58
S. Luperto 6.58
J. Zirkzee 7.03
R. Calafiori 6.99
L. Ferguson 6.94
M. Niang 6
M. Cancellieri 4
S. Zurkowski 4
J. Zirkzee 11
R. Orsolini 10
L. Ferguson 6
R. Marin 3
M. Cancellieri 2
E. Gyasi 2
R. Calafiori 5
J. Zirkzee 4
L. Ferguson 3

Match Forecast

Empoli will be shown a high number of cards  
Bologna will steal the ball from the opposition often  
Bologna will dominate possession  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.