Italian Serie B, on Sunday,
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As FC Empoli prepares to host Pescara on March 22, 2026, both teams enter the match under contrasting recent form. Empoli has struggled significantly, failing to secure a victory in their last five outings, which may impact their morale and confidence going into this crucial encounter. In contrast, Pescara has enjoyed a resurgence, winning two of their last five matches, suggesting they are finding their rhythm at an optimal time.
Tactically, Empoli will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities to regain form, as they have been conceding goals consistently. Their home advantage may provide an opportunity to implement a more aggressive game plan, focusing on reclaiming possession and leveraging counter-attacks.
Pescara, on the other hand, will look to exploit Empoli’s weaknesses through quick transitions and a solid defensive setup. The betting odds reflect a slight favor towards the home side at 1.89, while Pescara at 3.7 presents a value option for an away win.
According to model predictions, Empoli holds a 51% chance of claiming victory, while Pescara’s odds for an away win sit at 24%. This contest promises to be competitive, with no outcome assured, and both teams will be eager to secure crucial points in the Serie B campaign.
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| Empoli 49% |
Draw 25.9% |
Pescara 25% |
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.88 | 3.55 | 3.7 | |
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1.9 | 3.6 | 3.7 | |
Latest Results
| 14.03.26 FC Empoli – Mantova FC – 2:2 08.03.26 US Catanzaro – FC Empoli – 3:2 04.03.26 AS Bari – FC Empoli – 2:1 28.02.26 FC Empoli – AC Cesena – 1:1 20.02.26 Frosinone Calcio – FC Empoli – 2:2 |
15.03.26 Südtirol-Alto Adige – Pescara – 0:0 08.03.26 Pescara – AS Bari – 4:0 04.03.26 Frosinone Calcio – Pescara – 2:2 01.03.26 Pescara – U.S. Città di Palermo – 2:1 21.02.26 Venezia FC – Pescara – 3:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 21.09.25 Pescara – FC Empoli – 4:0 09.02.21 FC Empoli – Pescara – 2:2 17.10.20 Pescara – FC Empoli – 1:2 29.06.20 Pescara – FC Empoli – 1:1 09.11.19 FC Empoli – Pescara – 1:2 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Venezia | 30 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 60:25 | 35 | 64 |
| 2 | Monza | 30 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 49:25 | 24 | 63 |
| 3 | Frosinone | 30 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 57:30 | 27 | 59 |
| 4 | Palermo | 30 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 49:25 | 24 | 57 |
| 5 | Catanzaro | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 48:35 | 13 | 52 |
| 6 | Modena | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 40:24 | 16 | 47 |
| 7 | Juve Stabia | 30 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 33:35 | -2 | 41 |
| 8 | Cesena | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 38:43 | -5 | 40 |
| 9 | Sudtirol | 30 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 31:29 | 2 | 38 |
| 10 | Avellino | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 33:47 | -14 | 36 |
| 11 | Padova | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 31:39 | -8 | 34 |
| 12 | Carrarese | 30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 36:42 | -6 | 33 |
| 13 | Empoli | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 38:44 | -6 | 32 |
| 14 | Sampdoria | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 29:40 | -11 | 31 |
| 15 | Mantova | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 32:46 | -14 | 31 |
| 16 | Entella | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 28:42 | -14 | 31 |
| 17 | Bari | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 29:45 | -16 | 31 |
| 18 | Spezia | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 29:42 | -13 | 29 |
| 19 | Reggiana | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 30:46 | -16 | 29 |
| 20 | Pescara | 30 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 38:54 | -16 | 26 |
Italian Serie B Outrights
1. Venezia: 1.57 (54.58%)
2. Monza: 2.63 (32.48%)
3. Frosinone: 11 (7.77%)
4. Palermo: 19 (4.5%)
5. Catanzaro: 226 (0.38%)
6. Cesena: 751 (0.11%)
7. Sudtirol: 1001 (0.09%)
8. Modena: 1151 (0.07%)
9. Juve Stabia: 2626 (0.03%)
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