ItalyMatches analysed: 392023–2026Francesco Zago: referee stats
Francesco Zago (Italy) has shown 4.69 cards per game in 39 analysed matches — +2% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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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)
Francesco Zago by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie C - Girone B | 16 | 4.94 | 5.00 | −1% | 19% | 13% |
| Campionato Primavera - 1 | 11 | 3.55 | 3.37 | +2% | 36% | 9% |
| Serie C - Girone C | 8 | 5.88 | 5.22 | +6% | 25% | 25% |
| Serie C - Girone A | 3 | 4.67 | 4.90 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
| Serie C - Promotion - Play-offs | 1 | 4.00 | 4.50 | −1% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Francesco Zago
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 12 Sept | Spezia – LivornoSerie C - Girone B | 2:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sun 14 Sept | Vis Pesaro – LivornoSerie C - Girone B | 3:0 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 23 Aug | Athletic Carpi – Juventus U23Serie C - Girone B | 1:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Tue 27 May | Bologna U20 – Empoli U20Campionato Primavera - 1 | 1:0 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sun 4 May | Pineto – PianeseSerie C - Promotion - Play-offs | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Wed 23 Apr | Gubbio – Milan IISerie C - Girone B | 3:2 | 4 | — | 2 |
| Sun 6 Apr | Cavese – Audace CerignolaSerie C - Girone C | 0:2 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 22 Mar | Juventus U23 – FoggiaSerie C - Girone C | 2:0 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Sat 8 Mar | Rimini – TernanaSerie C - Girone B | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sat 22 Feb | Turris – CaveseSerie C - Girone C | 1:2 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sun 9 Feb | Virtus Entella – SpalSerie C - Girone B | 2:1 | 10 | — | 0 |
| Sat 1 Feb | Udinese U20 – Sassuolo U20Campionato Primavera - 1 | 1:3 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Wed 22 Jan | Udinese U20 – Empoli U20Campionato Primavera - 1 | 1:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Mon 6 Jan | AZ Picerno – Trapani 1905Serie C - Girone C | 0:0 | 8 | — | 0 |
| Sun 22 Dec | Atalanta U20 – Juventus U20Campionato Primavera - 1 | 2:3 | 0 | — | 1 |
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 Francesco Zago give per game?
On average 4.69 cards per game in 39 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.56).
Is Francesco Zago a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Francesco Zago officiates, the card count is +2% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 13% of these matches.
How often do matches with Francesco Zago go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 51% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 85%. Both teams were booked in 90%.
Does Francesco Zago give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 23% of matches refereed by Francesco Zago.