Based on last 50 matches in "Italy. Serie A", up to 12/22/2018
To build a prediction for the Empoli - Sampdoria match, scheduled for 22 December 2018, several key factors could influence the outcome. Empoli have played 50 matches, in which they won 11 of them, drew 11 times and lost 28 matches. Sampdoria, having played 50 matches, won 21 times, drew 10 matches and lost 19 defeats. In the league, Empoli average 0.9 goals scored per game and 1.7 conceded. Sampdoria average 1.5 scored and 1.4 conceded. These sides last met on 14 January 2017 at Sampdoria's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 4 out of 5 last matches involving Empoli and Sampdoria against each other, a draw was recorded.
X3.4
In 5 out of 7 last matches involving Sampdoria, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)2.864
In 6 last matches involving Empoli and Sampdoria against each other, over under 3 goals were scored.
TU (2.5)2
In 10 out of 12 last matches, Empoli concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.92
In 8 last matches involving Empoli, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.9
In 5 last matches, Empoli scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.84
In 7 out of 9 last matches, Empoli concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.77
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Sampdoria scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.77
Sampdoria scores under 2 goals in 13 out of last 17 away matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.73
In 8 last matches involving Empoli, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.54
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Джанпаоло Кальварезе (Italy). Over the last 38 matches, he has shown 152 yellow cards (averaging 4 per match) and 5 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 8% of matches (3 out of 38).