Based on last 50 matches in "Italy. Serie B", up to 05/04/2021
To build a prediction for the Empoli - Cosenza match, scheduled for 4 May 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Empoli have played 50 matches, in which they won 23 of them, drew 20 times and lost 7 matches. Cosenza, having played 50 matches, won 14 times, drew 19 matches and lost 17 defeats. In the league, Empoli average 1.6 goals scored per game and 1 conceded. Cosenza average 1.1 scored and 1.2 conceded. These sides last met on 3 January 2021 at Cosenza's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
In 7 out of 10 last matches, Empoli won the first half.
1st Half - W11.81
In 4 out of last 5 home matches, Empoli won the first half.
1st Half - W11.81
In 11 last matches involving Cosenza, over under 4 goals were scored.
TU (3.5)1.65
In 5 out of last 6 away matches, Cosenza lost the second half.
2nd Half - W11.63
In 8 out of 10 last matches, Empoli scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.47
In 8 out of last 10 home matches, Empoli scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.3
In 5 out of 6 last away matches, Cosenza concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.3
Cosenza scores under 2 goals in 28 out of 35 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.21
Empoli concedes under 2 goals in 13 out of last 17 home matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.21
Cosenza scores under 2 goals in 7 away matches straight.
IT2U (1.5)1.21
Injuries & suspensions
Several home players are doubtful for this match. The away side will be missing several key players, including goalkeeper Владимиро Фальконе, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Франческо Фурно (Italy). Over the last 66 matches, he has shown 319 yellow cards (averaging 4.8 per match) and 20 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 27% of matches (18 out of 66).