Based on last 50 matches in "Italy. Serie A", up to 01/20/2019
To build a prediction for the Cagliari - Empoli match, scheduled for 20 January 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. Cagliari have played 50 matches, in which they won 13 of them, drew 12 times and lost 25 matches. Empoli, having played 50 matches, won 11 times, drew 11 matches and lost 28 defeats. In the league, Cagliari average 0.9 goals scored per game and 1.5 conceded. Empoli average 1 scored and 1.7 conceded. These sides last met on 18 August 2018 at Empoli's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
Empoli concedes over 2 goals in 5 out of last 7 away matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.8
In 4 last matches, Cagliari lost the second half to Empoli.
2nd Half - W23.7
In 5 out of last 9 home matches involving Cagliari, a draw was recorded.
X3.64
In 5 out of 7 last matches of Empoli away, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)3.056
In 4 last matches, Empoli lost the second half.
2nd Half - W12.32
In 4 last away matches, Empoli lost the second half.
2nd Half - W12.32
Cagliari scores under 2 goals in 23 out of 29 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.9
Empoli concedes over 1 goal in 5 away matches straight.
IT1O (1.5)1.9
In 12 out of 15 last matches, Empoli concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.84
In 7 last away matches, Empoli concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.84
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 Empoli players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Фабрицио Паскуа (Italy). Over the last 49 matches, he has shown 203 yellow cards (averaging 4.1 per match) and 7 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 4% of matches (2 out of 49).