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
Key match information
Empoli played Pescara in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Current form
Empoli: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Pescara: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Empoli scores 1.26 and concedes 1.45 goals per match. Pescara scores 1.32 and concedes 1.74. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Empoli 65%, Pescara 61%. Over 2.5: Empoli 52%, Pescara 65%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Pescara has higher xG: 1.57 vs 1.35. Empoli: 11.9 shots per match, Pescara: 14.9.
Match halves
Empoli: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.74. Pescara: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Empoli: 76-90+ (9 goals). Pescara: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Pescara is 267% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Empoli · 2.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.26 goals / match - Empoli · 1.32 goals / match - Pescara
Empoli is 20% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.45 goals / match - Empoli · 1.74 goals / match - Pescara
Empoli scores in 81% of matches (25 of 31 matches), while Pescara keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 matches).
Pescara scores in 74% of matches (23 of 31 matches), while Empoli keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 31 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Empoli
Over / Under - Pescara
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Empoli · 1.19 pts / match - Pescara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Empoli - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 23%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Pescara - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 19%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Empoli
Pescara
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Empoli 0 - 0 - 1 Pescara. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.