There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Empoli leading Pescara by 26 points.
- Empoli has the most scored goals (40) in Serie B
- Pescara has the most conceded goals (37) in Serie B
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Empoli and Pescara.
Empoli form and stats
Empoli, who have the most scored goals (40) in Serie B, have performed here at Stadio Carlo Castellani this season with 6 wins from 10 Serie B matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 4 games and lost 0. Empoli has a nice streak going on as they have played 15 consecutive leaguegames without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Venezia defeat 100 days ago. The Empoli fans aren't used to losing league-games here at Stadio Carlo Castellani and will expect new points from this game. Empoli has played ten games in a row here without a defeat.
Empoli travelled for their previous game, a trip to Monza that ended 1-1. Ahead of that match, Empoli won a home game hosting Frosinone (3-1).
There will be little rest for Empoli after this match as they are travelling to SPAL for a Serie B game in only four days.
The Empoli manager A. Dionisi has got the team scoring with 20 from 10 home games in the league. Empoli are not conceding a lot of goals here at Stadio Carlo Castellani in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 6 from 10 matches.
Pescara form and stats
There's been little loot from Pescara's travels as they have only collected 7 points from 10 away games in the Serie B. Pescara, who have the most conceded goals (37) in Serie B, only have 2 wins to counter their 7 defeats and 1 draw. With the Pescara losing streak of four defeats in a row, regardless of arena, optimism is low and sinking. Pescara seem to be suffering from homesickness with two consecutive losses away. Third time lucky?
Pescara failed to get anything from their last game, a Serie B home match vs Reggina (placed 15th) that ended with defeat 0-2. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Chievo wasn't a success with a 1-3 loss.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Venezia in just four days.
The visitors have scored 6 goals from 10 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. The Pescara manager R. Breda has some worries about the defense as 20 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
Empoli and Pescara have met before this season: Pescara - Empoli 1-2. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: seven - two - one (Empoli wins - draws - Pescara wins). As for goals, six matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), four had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  L. Mancuso 12 goals |  A. La Mantia 7 goals |  S. Moreo 4 goals |
Empoli missing players
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| Empoli | Pescara | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 21 | 10 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 10 | 21 |
| 11 | 6 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | 4 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 7 | 13 |
| 40 | 20 | 4 | Scored | S | 1 | 6 | 16 |
| 18 | 6 | 1 | Conceded | C | 7 | 20 | 37 |
| 86% | 80% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 90% | 86% |
| 81% | 70% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 80% | 81% |
| 52% | 60% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 50% | 43% |
| 38% | 40% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 40% | 33% |
| 10% | 10% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| 57% | 50% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 30% | 38% |
| 38% | 50% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 30% | 24% |
| 19% | 20% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 50% | 52% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 15.1 | 16.6 | 18.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 8.8 | 10.9 |
| 5.2 | 5.7 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 2.7 | 3.1 |
| 37% | 35% | 27% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 17% | 22% | 24% |
- Empoli has the most points from losing position (16) in Serie B
- Empoli has the most scored goals (40) in Serie B
- Empoli has the most scored goals in the second half (25) in Serie B
- Empoli has the the best goal difference (+14) at home in Serie B
- Empoli has the the best goal difference (+22) 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.
- Empoli have scored more than double the goals of Pescara.
- Pescara has the fewest dropped points from leading position (3) in Serie B
- Pescara has the fewest scored goals in the second half (7) in Serie B
- Pescara has the most conceded goals (37) in Serie B
- Pescara has the most conceded goals in the first half (18) in Serie B
- Pescara has the the worst goal difference (-21) in Serie B
- Pescara have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Pescara have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than 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 | Empoli | 21 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 40 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 12 | 22 | 42 |
| 2 | Monza | 21 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 30 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 36 |
| 3 | Chievo | 21 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 29 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 36 |
| 4 | Salernitana | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 36 |
| 5 | Cittadella | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 35 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 35 |
| 6 | SPAL | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 35 |
| 7 | Venezia | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 24 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 32 |
| 8 | Lecce | 21 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 36 | 27 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 31 |
| 9 | Pordenone | 21 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 29 |
| 10 | Frosinone | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | -2 | 28 |
| 11 | Pisa | 21 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 27 | 33 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 24 | -6 | 27 |
| 12 | Vicenza | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 27 | 28 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 25 |
| 13 | Cremonese | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 11 | -5 | 23 |
| 14 | Brescia | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 30 | 35 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 22 |
| 15 | Reggina | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 15 | -7 | 22 |
| 16 | Cosenza | 21 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 8 | -2 | 21 |
| 17 | Ascoli | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 29 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 17 | -10 | 20 |
| 18 | Reggiana | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 33 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 21 | -16 | 18 |
| 19 | Virtus Entella | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 34 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -16 | 17 |
| 20 | Pescara | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 37 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 20 | -21 | 16 |