Ascoli vs Empoli: match statistics
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Ascoli vs Empoli: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ascoli plays Empoli in Serie B (Italy). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca.
Recent form
Ascoli has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Empoli has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Ascoli scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 0.67. Empoli scores 1.00 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.68 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Ascoli's games and 50% of Empoli's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 50%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ascoli has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.01 per game. Ascoli takes 14.3 shots per game, while Empoli takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Ascoli leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.17 goals per game after halftime. Empoli leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ascoli's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Empoli, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.68 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
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Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Ascoli | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Ascoli is 167% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Ascoli · 0.6 pts / game - Empoli
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ascoli is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - Ascoli · 1 goals / game - Empoli
Ascoli is 149% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - Ascoli · 1.67 goals / game - Empoli
Ascoli scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while Empoli keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 games).
Empoli scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Ascoli keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ascoli
Over / Under - Empoli
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Empoli is 149% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.67 pts / game - Ascoli · 1.67 pts / game - Empoli
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ascoli - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Empoli - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
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Empoli
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).
Teams vs league
| Ascoli | Liga | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.83 | 2.68 | • 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 62% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 22% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 63% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 83% | 85% | ▼ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Ascoli and Empoli play?
Ascoli face Empoli on October 17, 2026 in Serie B at Stadio Cino e Lillo Del Duca. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Ascoli vs Empoli?
Ascoli score 1.17 goals per game on average and Empoli 1.00. The Serie B average is 2.68 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Ascoli's matches and 50% of Empoli's.
What form are Ascoli and Empoli in?
Over the last 5 games Ascoli have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Empoli 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ascoli vs Empoli?
The statistical background for Ascoli vs Empoli — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.