ItalyMatches analysed: 662023–2026Federico La Penna: referee stats
Federico La Penna (Italy) has shown 4.74 cards per game in 66 analysed matches — +8% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
Strict · +8%Upcoming matches with Federico La Penna
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20 Sept 18:45 | AC Milan – LecceSerie A | 4.03.9 | 55%54% | 37%36% | 73% | 17% | 14% | 2.05 / 3.18 |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 2950 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Federico La Penna by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 45 | 4.62 | 4.14 | +10% | 24% | 16% |
| Serie B | 16 | 5.13 | 4.94 | +2% | 19% | 38% |
| Coppa Italia | 3 | 6.67 | 3.46 | +18% | 0% | 67% |
 1. Division | 1 | 2.00 | 5.07 | −6% | 0% | 0% |
| Super Cup | 1 | 1.00 | 4.67 | −8% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Federico La Penna
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 6 Sept | Parma – MonzaSerie A | 1:1 | 4 | 32 | 0 |
| Fri 21 Aug | Vicenza Virtus – CatanzaroSerie B | 3:2 | 5 | 31 | 0 |
| Fri 22 May | Sudtirol – BariSerie B | 0:0 | 4 | 43 | 0 |
| Sun 17 May | Sassuolo – LecceSerie A | 2:3 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Fri 1 May | Empoli – AvellinoSerie B | 1:0 | 5 | 43 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Apr | Genoa – ComoSerie A | 0:2 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Monza – BariSerie B | 2:0 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Mon 6 Apr | Lecce – AtalantaSerie A | 0:3 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Sun 15 Mar | Pisa – CagliariSerie A | 3:1 | 7 | 30 | 1 |
| Sun 8 Mar | Frosinone – SampdoriaSerie B | 3:0 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Sat 28 Feb | Sudtirol – VeneziaSerie B | 1:1 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Inter – JuventusSerie A | 3:2 | 7 | 22 | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Napoli – FiorentinaSerie A | 2:1 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Mon 12 Jan | Genoa – CagliariSerie A | 3:0 | 7 | 37 | 0 |
| Sun 4 Jan | Fiorentina – CremoneseSerie A | 1:0 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Federico La Penna give per game?
On average 4.74 cards per game in 66 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.32).
Is Federico La Penna a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Federico La Penna officiates, the card count is +8% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 23% of these matches.
How often do matches with Federico La Penna go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 44% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 64%. Both teams were booked in 89%.
Does Federico La Penna give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 21% of matches refereed by Federico La Penna.
Which match will Federico La Penna referee next?
AC Milan – Lecce (Serie A) on 20.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.