Empoli vs Bologna prediction 01.04.2025 | Coppa Italia

• Competition: Coppa Italia
• Date: Tuesday, 1st April 2025
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Stadio Carlo Castellani (Empoli)

Empoli have never won a major trophy in Italian football. Although they are struggling in Serie A and are in danger of relegation, Empoli played surprisingly well in the cup and will fight with Bologna for a place in the grand final. Empoli are in terrible form, with only one victory in the last 16 matches in all competitions. In the previous game, they played 1-1 on the road against Como. That was one of the better Empoli performances lately, as most didn't expect anything from that match. 

Bologna won two Coppa Italia titles, but the last came in 1974. Vincenzo Italiano's team have another excellent season. They are fourth in Serie A with a solid chance to secure another Champions League appearance. Bologna are in great form, with five wins in a row. In the previous game, they won 1-0 on the road against Venezia. The game in Venice was far from easy, but the guests finished with 60% ball possession and seven shots on goal more than the home side, so they certainly deserved all three points. 

Empoli vs Bologna pick: Under 2.5 goals

Empoli are struggling in the attack as they scored only two goals in the last four matches. On the other hand, lately, Bologna's road games have usually been low-scoring. There were two or fewer goals in six of the previous seven Bologna matches away from home. We shouldn't expect more than two goals in the upcoming Coppa Italia tie.