Based on last 50 matches in "Italy. Serie A", up to 01/09/2022
To build a prediction for the Empoli - Sassuolo match, scheduled for 9 January 2022, several key factors could influence the outcome. Empoli have played 50 matches, in which they won 17 of them, drew 10 times and lost 23 matches. Sassuolo, having played 50 matches, won 18 times, drew 15 matches and lost 17 defeats. In the league, Empoli average 1.6 goals scored per game and 1.9 conceded. Sassuolo average 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded. These sides last met on 30 October 2021 at Sassuolo's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
In 5 out of 8 last matches involving Sassuolo, a draw was recorded.
X3.9
Empoli concedes over 2 goals from Sassuolo in 4 out of 6 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)3.25
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Sassuolo lost the first half.
1st Half - W13.1
In 8 out of last 10 home matches, Empoli lost the first half.
1st Half - W22.97
In 5 out of 6 last matches of Sassuolo away, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)2.07
Sassuolo scores over 1 goal in 6 away matches straight.
IT2O (1.5)1.71
In 9 out of 10 last home matches, Empoli concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.68
In 9 out of last 11 away matches, Sassuolo scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.68
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Empoli concedes from Sassuolo in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.68
In 10 last matches, Empoli scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.47
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including midfielder Филиппо Бандинелли. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Давиде Фраттези, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Мануэль Вольпи (Italy). Over the last 55 matches, he has shown 280 yellow cards (averaging 5.1 per match) and 20 red cards (averaging 0.4 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 31% of matches (17 out of 55). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.