Based on last 50 matches in "Italy. Serie B", up to 12/07/2019
To build a prediction for the Empoli - Ascoli match, scheduled for 7 December 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. Empoli have played 50 matches, in which they won 25 of them, drew 17 times and lost 8 matches. Ascoli, having played 50 matches, won 16 times, drew 16 matches and lost 18 defeats. In the league, Empoli average 1.8 goals scored per game and 1.2 conceded. Ascoli average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 9 February 2018 at Ascoli's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 4 out of 7 last matches involving Empoli, a draw was recorded.
X3.2
In 4 out of last 5 away matches, Ascoli lost the first half.
1st Half - W12.93
In 16 out of last 20 home matches, Empoli scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.91
Empoli scores under 2 goals in 7 out of 8 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.8
In 6 last matches involving Ascoli, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.67
Ascoli scores under 2 goals in 7 out of 9 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.49
Empoli concedes under 2 goals in 17 out of last 20 home matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.49
Ascoli scores under 2 goals in 8 out of last 9 away matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.49
Empoli concedes in 8 matches straight.
IT2O (0.5)1.39
Empoli does not lose in 39 out of 44 last matches.
1X1.36
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - defender Симоне Романьоли. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing a first-team player - defender Раффаэле Пучино, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Лоренцо Иллуцци (Italy). Over the last 51 matches, he has shown 237 yellow cards (averaging 4.6 per match) and 18 red cards (averaging 0.4 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 16% of matches (8 out of 51).