Empoli Looks to Avenge Heavy Defeat Against Surging Pescara in Serie B Clash

ROME (Interstat) — A lopsided result from earlier this season will be fresh in mind when Empoli FC hosts Pescara in a Serie B match on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The visitors delivered a stunning 4-0 defeat to Empoli when the teams last met on Sept. 21, 2025. That emphatic victory in Pescara stands in stark contrast to the statistical projection for the rematch, which forecasts a 2-2 draw, according to Interstat’s game simulator.

Pescara arrives at Stadio Carlo Castellani in strong form, coming off a commanding 3-0 home victory over Virtus Entella on Wednesday. Their recent performances have been potent, including a 4-0 rout of Bari on March 8, though their form has shown inconsistency with a scoreless draw at Sudtirol on March 15 and a 2-0 home loss to Catanzaro in February.

Empoli seeks stability after a series of draws. The Azzurri played to a 1-1 stalemate at Spezia on Tuesday, following a 2-2 home draw with Mantova on March 14. Defensive vulnerabilities have been a concern, with the club conceding three goals in losses to Catanzaro and Carrarese since late January.

The matchup features contrasting momentum. Pescara’s attack has shown it can explode, as evidenced in the previous head-to-head meeting, while Empoli will rely on home advantage to improve a patchy record and climb the Serie B table.

Following this contest, Empoli’s schedule includes a trip to Sampdoria on April 6. Pescara will next host Reggiana on April 6 in a busy period for both clubs as the season enters its final stages.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) in Empoli.