Football Data: facts and figures ahead of Pescara v Sampdoria

Let’s look at some statistics from both sides ahead of Pescara v Sampdoria on Saturday.

The Blucerchiati have the edge in previous meetings with Pescara in Abruzzo, winning four, drawing four and losing three. The last Samp victory came in 2012/13.

Samp have scored more goals (four) before half time than any other Serie A side this season.

Pescara are yet to concede a goal in the first half this term, letting in all 10 of their goals after the break.

Sampdoria have claimed just three points from their last six away games (including last season): one win and five defeats.

Pescara on the other hand are without a home win in the league in their last five. Their last victory on home soil was on 8 May in Serie B, against Virtus Lanciano

Pescara and Sampdoria are the red card kings so far this season, with four players from each side having been given their marching orders.

Massimo Oddo and Marco Giampaolo will be facing off for the first time as coaches on Saturday.

Domenico Celi has refereed Sampdoria 19 times before, with eight wins, four draws and seven defeats for the Blucerchiati. Giampaolo’s sides have won two, drawn one and lost three times with Celi the man in the middle.