Bologna and Empoli shared the points in a 1–1 draw at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on Saturday, 31 August 2024, in a Serie A Matchday 3 fixture that kicked off at 16:30 UTC. The result left both sides with three points from their opening three matches of the 2025 season.

For Bologna, the draw represented a missed opportunity to build early momentum at home. After a promising start to the campaign, Vincenzo Italiano’s side would have targeted maximum points against an Empoli team still finding its...