Based on last 50 matches in "Italy. Serie A", up to 12/19/2021
To build a prediction for the Spezia - Empoli match, scheduled for 19 December 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Spezia have played 50 matches, in which they won 11 of them, drew 13 times and lost 26 matches. Empoli, having played 50 matches, won 17 times, drew 9 matches and lost 24 defeats. In the league, Spezia average 1.2 goals scored per game and 2 conceded. Empoli average 1.5 scored and 1.9 conceded. These sides last met on 18 June 2020 at Spezia's ground, where the home side came out on top.
In 6 out of last 8 home matches involving Spezia, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.37
In 5 last matches, Spezia concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.65
In 7 last matches, Empoli scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.65
In 6 out of last 7 home matches, Spezia scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.65
In 11 out of 14 last home matches, Spezia concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.65
In 8 out of 10 last matches involving Empoli, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.648
In 6 out of 7 last matches involving Empoli, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.52
In 13 out of 16 last matches where Spezia played at home, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.52
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including forward Даниэле Верде. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing a first-team player - midfielder Николас Хаас, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Лоренцо Маджони (Italy). Over the last 50 matches, he has shown 221 yellow cards (averaging 4.4 per match) and 10 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 26% of matches (13 out of 50).