Based on last 50 matches in "Italy. Serie A", up to 12/30/2023
To build a prediction for the Cagliari - Empoli match, scheduled for 30 December 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Cagliari have played 50 matches, in which they won 9 of them, drew 14 times and lost 27 matches. Empoli, having played 50 matches, won 13 times, drew 12 matches and lost 25 defeats. In the league, Cagliari average 0.9 goals scored per game and 1.7 conceded. Empoli average 0.9 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 12 February 2022 at Empoli's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Cagliari have started winning frequently at home (3 wins and a draw in 4 matches). At the same time, the team rarely manage to keep a clean sheet at home (6 matches in a row), but they also score. I don't think the situation will change for the worse before the holiday: Cagliari will win at home aga... Show more
The teams, which quite frequently play matches that end in a draw (more than 15% of games), are playing at the bottom of the table, so nobody will take risks or push for a win. I see a clean-sheet match here, with both sides mindful of their own goal, because relegation from Serie A is at stake.
In 6 out of 7 last matches, Cagliari lost the second half to Empoli.
2nd Half - W23.73
In 4 last matches at home, Cagliari lost the second half to Empoli.
2nd Half - W23.73
Empoli does not score in 11 out of 18 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.816
Cagliari concedes over 1 goal from Empoli in 5 out of 6 last matches.
IT2O (1.5)2.816
In 14 out of 18 last matches involving Empoli, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.23
In 6 out of 8 last matches where Empoli played away, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.23
In 12 out of 15 last matches, Cagliari concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.96
In 5 out of 6 last home matches, Cagliari concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.96
In 6 out of 7 last matches, Cagliari concedes from Empoli in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.96
Cagliari scores under 2 goals in 26 out of 31 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.848
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including midfielder Антуан Макумбу. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Якопо Фаццини, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Фабио Мареска (Italy). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 548 yellow cards (averaging 5.5 per match) and 29 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 26% of matches (26 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.