Empoli vs Pescara: match statistics
Empoli display a significantly stronger performance in home matches, where they record 63% draws and only 19% losses, indicating a solid defensive setup in front of their home crowd. The hosts boast a positive goal difference of +4 at home and a higher xG ratio (1.51 vs 1.37), confirming their offensive superiority. Pescara are the weakest away team in the league with a catastrophic goal difference of -16 in away matches, 53% losses, and merely 7% wins on the road. Despite the visitors' good recent overall form (2.2 points per match), their weakness in away games and an average of 2.13 goals conceded per away match speak in favor of the hosts. Considering Empoli's tendency to draw at home and Pescara's poor away form, I predict a home win, although a draw also remains a realistic scenario.
Empoli vs Pescara: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Empoli played against Pescara in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Recent form
Empoli has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Pescara has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Empoli scores 1.26 goals per game and allows 1.45. Pescara scores 1.32 and allows 1.74. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Empoli's games and 61% of Pescara's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 65%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Pescara has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.35 per game. Empoli takes 11.9 shots per game, while Pescara takes 14.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Empoli leads at halftime in 16% of its games and scores 0.74 goals per game after halftime. Pescara leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Empoli's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Pescara, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Empoli display a significantly stronger performance in home matches, where they record 63% draws and only 19% losses, indicating a solid defensive setup in front of their home crowd. The hosts boast a positive goal difference of +4 at home and a higher xG ratio (1.51 vs 1.37), confirming their offensive superiority. Pescara are the weakest away team in the league with a catastrophic goal difference of -16 in away matches, 53% losses, and merely 7% wins on the road. Despite the visitors' good recent overall form (2.2 points per match), their weakness in away games and an average of 2.13 goals conceded per away match speak in favor of the hosts. Considering Empoli's tendency to draw at home and Pescara's poor away form, I predict a home win, although a draw also remains a realistic scenario.
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Game stats
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
| Empoli | Pescara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.27 |
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.
Pescara is 267% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Empoli · 2.2 pts / game - Pescara
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.
Pescara is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.26 goals / game - Empoli · 1.32 goals / game - Pescara
Empoli is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.45 goals / game - Empoli · 1.74 goals / game - Pescara
Empoli scores in 81% of games (25 of 31 meczów), while Pescara keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 meczów).
Pescara scores in 74% of games (23 of 31 meczów), while Empoli keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 31 meczów).
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 - Empoli
Over / Under - Pescara
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.
Pescara is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.03 pts / game - Empoli · 1.19 pts / game - Pescara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Empoli - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 16% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Pescara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 19%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +2 |
* 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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Empoli
Pescara
* 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
| Empoli | Liga | Pescara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.71 | 2.54 | ▲ 3.06 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 55% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 50% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 27% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 72% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 76% | ▲ 90% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Empoli's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Pescara. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Empoli vs Pescara?
The Serie B match finished Empoli 4:2 Pescara. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Empoli vs Pescara?
Empoli score 1.26 goals per game on average and Pescara 1.32. The Serie B average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Empoli's matches and 61% of Pescara's.
What form are Empoli and Pescara in?
Over the last 5 games Empoli have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Pescara 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Empoli vs Pescara?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.