Bologna vs Empoli Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Coppa Italia 2024-25

I Rossoblu dominated the first leg proceedings.

Bologna are all set to host Empoli for the second leg of the Coppa Italia 2024-25 semi-final. Renato Dall’Ara Stadium is all set to witness the intense Italian Cup clash. It will be interesting to see which team will make it to the final.

Bologna secured an easy win in the first leg despite being away from home. This time they will be playing at home, and they will have a three-goal advantage in their hands. They are most likely to seal a spot in the Coppa Italia final.

They are going to make things tough for the visitors.

Empoli are 0-3 down and will be playing away from home. This will keep them under a lot of pressure. The visitors might pull off a shocking win here.

But the chances are very low because of their current performance. Empoli have shown some lacklustre performances in the league as well. They are in the relegation zone at the moment.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bologna, Italy
• Stadium: Renato Dall’Ara Stadium
• Date: Friday, April 25
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST / Thursday, April 24: 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: Matteo Marcenaro
• VAR: In use

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— Bologna FC 1909 (@BolognaFC1909en) April 22, 2025

Form:

Bologna: W-W-D-L-W

Empoli: D-L-D-L-D

Players to Watch

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

The hosts will rely on Santiago Castro to lead their attacking front yet again. The Argentine has been in good form. He has done well for his team this season.

He has five goal involvements in the Coppa Italia this season. The player is going to create problems for the opponents with his attacking skills.

Sebastiano Esposito (Empoli)

The young Italian forward Sebastino Esposito needs to step up here. Empoli need goals, and Esposito can make this happen. Although there is a mountain to climb, and that too away from home.

He will need some help from his fellow teammates to create spaces in the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Empoli have not won any of their last five matches against Bologna.
• They are winless in their last five matches in all competitions.
• Bologna have won three of their last five matches against Empoli.

Bologna vs Empoli: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bologna to win @1/2 Midnite
• Santiago Castro to score @23/4 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @11/4 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Davide Calabria, Lewis Ferguson, and a couple of other players will sit out for the hosts due to injuries.

Nicolas Haas, Pietro Pellegri and three more Empoli players are injured and will not be in action. Youssef Maleh’s availability depends on his match fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 15

Bologna won: 4

Empoli won: 6

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Bologna predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ravaglia (GK); Holm, Beukema, Lucumi, Miranda; Freuler, Aebischer; Ndoye, Odgaard, Dominguez; Castro

Empoli predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Vasquez (GK); Goglichidze, Marianucci, Viti; Gyasi, Grassi, Henderson, Pezzella; Fazzini, Cacace; Esposito

Match Prediction

The hosts already have an advantage in their hands. It is going to be a tough journey for the visitors. As things stand, Bologna are likely to beat Empoli in the Coppa Italia 2024-25 semi-final second leg to prevail and reach the final.

Prediction: Bologna 3-1 Empoli

Telecast Details

India – No telecast

UK – Viaplay

US – Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, Fubo

Nigeria – StarTimes

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