29 June 2020 at 19:00

11
Full Time
Referee: G. Ayroldi

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Empoli dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Pescara2wins
2draws10 meetings
Empoli6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.2

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (32%) — the odds may underestimate Empoli.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 34.2%Draw 30.1%Away 41.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.803.252.38
Max3.073.402.48
Over 2.5: 57.1%Under 2.5: 48.8%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market31.6%29.2%39.2%
Public market33.4%27.5%39.0%
Δ1.8%1.6%0.2%

Pescara vs Empoli — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Empoli (41%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

PescaraHalf-time:00Empoli
14Shots10
3Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
22/03/26Empoli4–2Pescara1.96/3.50/3.60
21/09/25Pescara4–0Empoli3.29/3.21/2.25
09/02/21Empoli2–2Pescara1.54/4.13/6.31
17/10/20Pescara1–2Empoli2.95/3.17/2.54
29/06/20Pescara1–1Empoli2.92/3.33/2.42
09/11/19Empoli1–2Pescara1.75/3.47/4.99
24/10/17Empoli3–1Pescara1.79/3.84/4.19
25/03/18Pescara0–1Empoli3.50/3.28/2.10
29/12/13Pescara1–2Empoli2.67/3.04/2.79
30/05/14Empoli2–0Pescara1.36/3.65/13.00

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Pescara

W 224D 211L 287
Over 2.550
Goals scored895

Away Record: Empoli

W 232D 180L 148
Over 2.545
Goals scored799

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Pescara and Empoli drew 1:1. The match was played in Serie B 2019. Goals were scored by A. Ciciretti 64′, R. Maniero 77′ (pen.). 4 yellow cards were shown. Pescara had 39% possession while Empoli held 61%. Pescara had 14 shots (4 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for Empoli. Pescara made 4 substitutions, Empoli made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Pescara and Empoli — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Pescara
Empoli
Kick Off
M. Drudi38′
Half Time
61′
G. TutinoA. Ciciretti
61′
S. MoreoL. Mancuso
64′
A. Ciciretti

assist: L. Mancuso

A. Balzano69′
G. ZappaM. Pucciarelli
71′
G. KastanosL. Clemenza
71′
71′
F. BandinelliL. Henderson
72′S. Pinna
R. Maniero

Penalty

77′
R. ManieroV. Bozhinov
85′
85′
S. PinnaM. Gazzola
85′
L. ŠtulacD. Frattesi
M. BusellatoF. Melegoni
90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Pescara had 39% possession against Empoli's 61%. Pescara registered 14 shots (4 on target) while Empoli managed 10 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 3–3. Fouls committed: 8–25.

4Shots on Goal2
9Shots off Goal5
14Total Shots10
1Blocked Shots3
9Shots insidebox3
5Shots outsidebox7
8Fouls25
3Corner Kicks3
3Offsides1
39%Ball Possession61%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
389Total passes588
326Passes accurate531
84%Passes %90%

Lineups

Pescara lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under N. Legrottaglie, while Empoli deployed a 4-3-3 under P. Marino.

Defensive Solidity

Pescara deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Empoli's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Pescara field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Empoli's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Pescara start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Empoli averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Age & Experience

The average age of Pescara's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Empoli average 35.0 (youngest: Simone Romagnoli (35), oldest: Simone Romagnoli (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Pescara4-4-24-3-3Empoli
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Fiorillo14Balzano16Drudi6Scognam.25Crecco27Zappa31Busella.37Kastanos8Memushaj11Galano19Maniero1Brignoli14Pinna35Sierral.6Romagno.29Balkovec25Bandine.8Štulac10Żurkows.11Bajrami9Moreo37Tutino

Substitutes

Coach: N. Legrottaglie

Substitutes

Coach: P. Marino

PescaraPosition StrengthEmpoli
Pescara4-4-2
1GoalkeeperVincenzo Fiorillo
14DefenderAntonio Balzano
16DefenderMirko Drudi
6DefenderGennaro Scognamiglio
25DefenderLuca Crecco
27MidfielderGabriele Zappa
31MidfielderMassimiliano Busellato
37MidfielderGrigoris Kastanos
8MidfielderLedian Memushaj
11ForwardCristian Galano
19ForwardRiccardo Maniero
Empoli4-3-3
1GoalkeeperAlberto Brignoli
14DefenderSimone Pinna
35DefenderFrancisco Sierralta
6DefenderSimone Romagnoli
29DefenderJure Balkovec
25MidfielderFilippo Bandinelli
8MidfielderLeo Štulac
10MidfielderSzymon Żurkowski
11ForwardNedim Bajrami
9ForwardStefano Moreo
37ForwardGennaro Tutino

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Pescara have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Empoli show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Pescara

DLWLWD

Empoli

DLLWDD

Pescara vs Empoli Head to Head Results

Pescara and Empoli have met 9 times — Pescara won 2, Empoli won 5, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Empoli leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 9 meetings. A combined 31 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.44 per match (13 for the home side, 18 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (78%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2026.

2

Pescara

2

Drawn

5

Empoli

Goals: 13Goals: 18

Recent Meetings (9)

22 Mar 2026Empoli4 – 2Pescara
21 Sept 2025Pescara4 – 0Empoli
9 Feb 2021Empoli2 – 2Pescara
17 Oct 2020Pescara1 – 2Empoli
9 Nov 2019Empoli1 – 2Pescara
25 Mar 2018Pescara0 – 1Empoli
24 Oct 2017Empoli3 – 1Pescara
8 Apr 2017Empoli1 – 1Pescara
6 Nov 2016Pescara0 – 4Empoli
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026