CRESPELLANO, Italy (Interstat) — Bologna U20 will host Empoli U20 on Friday at Centro Sportivo Crespellano in Crespellano in a matchup of Primavera 1 sides. Bologna U20 brings a 4-3 record across all competitions into the home fixture, while Empoli U20 is unbeaten at 4-0-3. The visitors have paired four victories with three draws and will try to remain undefeated against a Bologna side seeking a return to winning form after a heavy recent defeat.

Empoli U20 enters after a 2-1 home win over Atalanta U20 in its most recent match. Empoli’s season has included wins over Sassuolo U20, Fiorentina U20 and Como U20, along with draws against AS Roma U20, Cesena U20 and Inter U20. Empoli U20’s unbeaten record includes a 2-2 draw at Inter U20, a 1-1 draw at AS Roma U20 and a 3-3 home draw with Cesena U20. The visitors remain unbeaten across all competitions. Bologna U20 will need to manage Empoli’s attack and avoid allowing the visitors to control the pace.

Bologna U20’s most recent result was a 5-2 loss at Parma U20. Kwesi Badori was among the most productive players for Bologna in that match, playing 90 minutes and scoring once. Christian Piro also played 90 minutes and scored, while goalkeeper Giacomo Giacomone played the full match. Badori is the player to watch for Bologna U20 as the home side looks to bounce back. His recent ability to contribute a full shift and find the scoresheet gives Bologna a clear attacking reference in the final third.

Bologna U20 opened the season with a 4-2 home win over Atalanta U20 and later beat Lazio U20 4-1 at home. The home side has also recorded wins over Como U20 and Cagliari U20 this season. The recent loss at Parma underlined the challenge of matching a high-scoring opponent. Against Empoli, Bologna will aim to use the home setting at Centro Sportivo Crespellano to set an early tempo and create chances for Badori and the rest of the attacking unit.

The match is set for Friday in Crespellano, with Bologna U20 as the home team and Empoli U20 as the visiting team. Both sides have had productive starts across all competitions, and the contest offers Empoli a chance to protect its unbeaten run while Bologna seeks to add another home result to its record.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Bologna U20 2, Empoli U20 1. Interstat’s ELO system gives Bologna U20 an 84.3 percent probability to win.