Based on last 50 matches in "Italy. Serie B", up to 12/21/2019
To build a prediction for the Empoli - Salernitana match, scheduled for 21 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. Salernitana, having played 50 matches, won 16 times, drew 10 matches and lost 24 defeats. In the league, Empoli average 1.8 goals scored per game and 1.2 conceded. Salernitana average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 28 March 2018 at Empoli's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Empoli lost the first half.
1st Half - W24.7
In 4 out of last 5 away matches, Salernitana lost the first half.
1st Half - W12.67
Salernitana lostaway in 5 matches straight.
W12.04
In 16 out of last 21 home matches, Empoli scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.95
In 5 out of 6 last away matches, Salernitana concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.95
In 8 out of 12 last matches where Salernitana played away, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.915
Empoli does not win in 9 out of 10 last matches.
2X1.81
Empoli scores under 2 goals in 8 out of 10 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.76
In 6 last matches, Salernitana concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.61
Empoli concedes in 10 matches straight.
IT2O (0.5)1.5
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including defender Юре Балковец. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several key players, including defender Павел Ярошиньски, and are also missing several rotation players. One more Salernitana player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Мануэль Вольпи (Italy). Over the last 23 matches, he has shown 118 yellow cards (averaging 5.1 per match) and 11 red cards (averaging 0.5 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 35% of matches (8 out of 23). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.