Based on last 50 matches in "Italy. Serie B", up to 10/24/2017
To build a prediction for the Empoli - Pescara match, scheduled for 24 October 2017, several key factors could influence the outcome. Empoli have played 10 matches, in which they won 5 of them, drew 2 times and lost 3 matches. Pescara, having played 50 matches, won 26 times, drew 11 matches and lost 13 defeats. In the league, Empoli average 2 goals scored per game and 1.5 conceded. Pescara average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded. These sides last met on 7 April 2017 at Empoli's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
Empoli concedes in 9 out of 10 last matches.
Empoli scores over 2 goals in 5 out of 9 last matches.
In 7 out of 9 last matches, Empoli scores in the second half.
Pescara does not lose in 21 out of 23 last matches.
Pescara does not lose by more than 1 goal in 45 out of 49 last matches.
Pescara does not lose away in 10 out of 11 last matches.
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation. Several more Pescara players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Федерико Ла Пенна (Italy). Over the last 26 matches, he has shown 135 yellow cards (averaging 5.2 per match) and 4 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 4% of matches (1 out of 26). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.