Bologna vs Empoli:

" Struggling Bologna will have the company another fellow strugglers, Empoli at the Dall'Ara Stadium this afternoon. Bologna have been a consistent figure in the top flight since 1996, sometimes qualifying for a European spot, but this season they have barely been out of the danger zone. Veteran striker Giuseppe Signori has backed new signing Hidetoshi Nakata as the man to change Rossoblu's current dismal form. The Japanese international have just arrived on-loan from financial troubled Parma until the end of the season. Midfielders Leo Colucci and Sam Dalla Bona both face late fitness tests, while Bologna boss Carlo Mazzone must choose between Fausto Rossini and Igli Tare in the lone striker's role. Meanwhile, Empoli is in worst position than their opponent with only 6 points collected from 14 matches played so far. The Tuscans' boss Attilio Perotti have reasoned out that his defence need to have some serious changes after letting in 28 goals in 14 matches, average of two goals a game. That situation could get even worst in this match, as Andrea Cupi is injured while Francesco Pratali is suspended. Therefor, Perotti have decided to give full debut for former Reggina man Jorge Vargas. Apart from that, Perotti will also have the services of former Italy Under-21 winger Ighli Vannucchi from Serie-B high-flyers Palermo. Vannucchi will play just behind lone striker Tommaso Rocchi, with Antonio Busce on the right-hand side and Italian international Antonio Di Natale on the left. Last season's corresponding fixture saw the home team raking in full points after registering a 2-0 win. While Bologna have managed to collect 8 points from their home matches, it will be difficult for Empoli to poise any threat to their host. The Rossublus looks set to collect three very valuable points in their quest of avoiding the relegation battle. "