Preview

The third round of Serie A will bring us an interesting confrontation between Bologna and Empoli. Both teams are looking for their game under new coaches, but so far they have shown different results.

Bologna: Under the leadership of new head coach Vincenzo Italiano, Bologna is currently going through a difficult period. The transition to a new style of play based on aggressive pressing is difficult. In addition, the team is faced with a number of personnel problems: key players such as central defender Martin Erlich and attacking midfielder Jean-Emerick Ndoye are injured. In the last match, Bologna suffered a 0-3 defeat to Napoli, despite a decent performance in the first two halves.

Empoli: The team from Tuscany, on the contrary, is gaining points under the leadership of interim coach Salvatore Sullo. After a sensational 2-1 win over Roma at the Olimpico, where Empoli demonstrated masterful counter-attacking, the team is in a good mood. Zullo, who replaced the suspended head coach Roberto D'Aversa, managed to improve the defensive play and effectively use set pieces.

Prediction: The match promises to be difficult for both teams. Bologna will have to cope with the absence of key players and adapt to a new style, which could give an advantage to the more stable Empoli. However, the home factor and the desire to rehabilitate themselves for the last defeat could play into the hands of the hosts. A tough fight is expected with a possible minimal advantage for one of the sides.

Predicted result: a 1-1 draw or a minimal victory for Empoli.