Only a win will satisfy the Empoli supporters in this Stadio Carlo Castellani clash with Ascoli, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the Serie B table.
- Empoli has the most points from losing position (12) in Serie B
- Ascoli has the fewest points (2) away in Serie B
It's no vacation for neither Empoli nor Ascoli as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Empoli form and stats
Empoli have performed here at Stadio Carlo Castellani this season with 4 wins from 7 Serie B matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 3 games and lost 0.
A good away victory last time out for Empoli, who won 1-0 against Brescia (placed 11th). In the match before that, Empoli hosted Reggiana and drew the game 0-0.
The Empoli fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 11 goals in 7 league matches. Empoli have only conceded 4 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Ascoli form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Ascoli, who have the fewest points (2) away in Serie B, so far with only 2 points returning home. The records show 0-2-6 (win-draw-lose). With two straight losses from their last two away games, Ascoli are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
Ascoli won their last game, 2-0 versus SPAL played at home. Preceding that game, the 0-2 loss visiting Monza's place.
Ascoli goalie Nicola Leali was high and low in the SPAL game, contributing eight saves towards the victory.
The attacking power of Ascoli when travelling is not overwhelming with 7 goals scored from 8 league matches away. In the opposite end, Ascoli have conceded 14 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's six Empoli victories, two draws and two Ascoli wins. Over/under statistics; six of these games ended with three goals or more, four matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  L. Mancuso 7 goals |  A. La Mantia 5 goals |   R. Bajić 5 goals |
Empoli missing players
Ascoli missing players
| Empoli | Ascoli | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 7 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 15 |
| 8 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| 24 | 11 | 4 | Scored | S | 0 | 7 | 12 |
| 12 | 4 | 0 | Conceded | C | 2 | 14 | 24 |
| 80% | 71% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 67% | 57% | 33% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 75% | 80% |
| 47% | 57% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 50% | 40% |
| 27% | 29% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 12% | 7% |
| 7% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | 7% |
| 47% | 43% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 62% | 47% |
| 47% | 57% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 7% |
| 27% | 29% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 38% | 47% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 13.9 | 16.4 | 16.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 16 | 12.9 | 12.2 |
| 4.5 | 5 | 4.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
| 36% | 31% | 31% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 19% | 20% |
- Ascoli has the fewest points (2) away in Serie B
- Ascoli have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Ascoli have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Ascoli have yet to win a game away.
- Ascoli haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Empoli has the most points from losing position (12) in Serie B
- Empoli have not yet lost a game at home.
- Empoli have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Empoli have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Salernitana | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 31 |
| 2 | Empoli | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 27 |
| 3 | Cittadella | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | SPAL | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 26 |
| 5 | Frosinone | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 25 |
| 6 | Lecce | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 29 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 24 |
| 7 | Monza | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 23 |
| 8 | Venezia | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 23 |
| 9 | Chievo | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 20 |
| 10 | Pisa | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 22 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 19 | -6 | 19 |
| 11 | Brescia | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 18 |
| 12 | Pordenone | 15 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 18 |
| 13 | Vicenza | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -3 | 16 |
| 14 | Cremonese | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -3 | 15 |
| 15 | Reggiana | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 15 | -8 | 15 |
| 16 | Cosenza | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | -1 | 14 |
| 17 | Reggina | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 12 | -8 | 14 |
| 18 | Pescara | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 15 | -14 | 12 |
| 19 | Ascoli | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 14 | -12 | 9 |
| 20 | Virtus Entella | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 29 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | -17 | 8 |