1 May 2021 at 12:00

20
Full Time
Referee: S. Sozza

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

Even record

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

Ascoli3wins
2draws10 meetings
Empoli5wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.7

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (23%) — the odds may underestimate Ascoli.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.1%

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 23.5%Draw 28.7%Away 52.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.203.401.85
Max4.333.551.95
Over 2.5: 51.3%Under 2.5: 54.1%
Market favourite:Empoli · Moderate favourite

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 market22.9%27.3%49.8%
Public market21.7%27.6%50.7%
Δ1.2%0.3%1.0%

Ascoli vs Empoli — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Ascoli
Result vs. Market: Empoli (53%)

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.

AscoliHalf-time:10Empoli
16Shots17
6Shots on target7

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
01/05/21Ascoli2–0Empoli4.26/3.48/1.89
30/12/20Empoli1–1Ascoli1.45/4.23/8.00
13/07/20Ascoli1–0Empoli3.10/3.24/2.36
07/12/19Empoli2–1Ascoli1.91/3.40/4.19
16/09/17Empoli3–0Ascoli1.57/3.66/6.83
10/02/18Ascoli1–2Empoli4.25/3.45/1.88
14/10/12Empoli0–3Ascoli2.11/3.17/3.67
09/03/13Ascoli1–2Empoli3.04/3.09/2.40
05/05/12Ascoli1–1Empoli2.17/2.98/3.38
03/12/11Empoli3–2Ascoli1.88/3.14/4.34

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: Ascoli

W 237D 212L 281
Over 2.545
Goals scored834

Away Record: Empoli

W 232D 180L 148
Over 2.545
Goals scored799

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Ascoli defeated Empoli 2:0. The match was played in Serie B 2020. Goals were scored by F. Dionisi 39′, R. Bajić 60′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Ascoli had 39% possession while Empoli held 61%. Ascoli had 16 shots (6 on target) compared to 17 (7 on target) for Empoli. Ascoli made 4 substitutions, Empoli made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Ascoli and Empoli — 2 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Ascoli
Empoli
Kick Off
F. Dionisi

assist: F. Caligara

39′
Half Time
56′
Ryder MatosM. Olivieri
56′
F. BandinelliN. Haas
R. Bajić

assist: R. Pucino

60′
65′
S. ŻurkowskiG. Crociata
65′
A. La MantiaS. Moreo
F. DionisiS. Bidaoui
73′
F. CaligaraM. Eramo
74′
77′
S. SabelliR. Fiamozzi
R. BajićS. Simeri
79′
O. KraglT. D'Orazio
79′
Tasos Avlonitis83′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Ascoli had 39% possession against Empoli's 61%. Ascoli registered 16 shots (6 on target) while Empoli managed 17 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 3–8. Fouls committed: 16–11.

6Shots on Goal7
5Shots off Goal7
16Total Shots17
5Blocked Shots3
9Shots insidebox10
7Shots outsidebox7
16Fouls11
3Corner Kicks8
1Offsides2
39%Ball Possession61%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
7Goalkeeper Saves4
296Total passes447
215Passes accurate353
73%Passes %79%

Lineups

Ascoli lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under A. Sottil, while Empoli deployed a 4-3-1-2 under A. Dionisi.

Defensive Solidity

Ascoli 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

Ascoli field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Empoli's 4 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

Ascoli start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 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.

Ascoli4-3-1-24-3-1-2Empoli
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Leali24Avlonit.23Brosco2Pucino69Kragl77Büchel30Šarić32Caligara21Sabiri9Dionisi99Bajić1Brignoli21Sabelli43Nikolaou3Terzić16Casale5Štulac25Bandine.11Bajrami27Żurkows.19Mantia8Matos

Substitutes

Coach: A. Sottil

Substitutes

Coach: A. Dionisi

AscoliPosition StrengthEmpoli
Ascoli4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperN. Leali
24DefenderA. Avlonitis
23DefenderR. Brosco
2DefenderR. Pucino
69DefenderO. Kragl
77MidfielderM. Büchel
30MidfielderD. Šarić
32MidfielderF. Caligara
21MidfielderA. Sabiri
9ForwardF. Dionisi
99ForwardR. Bajić
Empoli4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperA. Brignoli
21DefenderS. Sabelli
43DefenderD. Nikolaou
3DefenderA. Terzić
16DefenderN. Casale
5MidfielderL. Štulac
25MidfielderF. Bandinelli
11MidfielderN. Bajrami
27MidfielderS. Żurkowski
19ForwardA. La Mantia
8ForwardRyder Matos

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Ascoli have recorded 6 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats. Empoli show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Ascoli

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Empoli

DLLWDD

Ascoli vs Empoli Head to Head Results

Ascoli and Empoli have met 5 times — Ascoli won 1, Empoli won 3, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Empoli leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 5 meetings. A combined 12 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.40 per match (4 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (60%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2019.

1

Ascoli

1

Drawn

3

Empoli

Goals: 4Goals: 8

Recent Meetings (5)

30 Dec 2020Empoli1 – 1Ascoli
13 Jul 2020Ascoli1 – 0Empoli
7 Dec 2019Empoli2 – 1Ascoli
10 Feb 2018Ascoli1 – 2Empoli
16 Sept 2017Empoli3 – 0Ascoli
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026