Empoli vs Cesena — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Serie B, Italy
🕒 Saturday 28th February, 14:00 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 1.5 Goals

Empoli (20% home wins) hold a slight edge over Cesena on the road (10% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

Both sides regularly see 2+ goals in recent matches (Empoli 80% at home, Cesena 80% away), though three or more is less consistent. Over 1.5 Goals is the safer selection here.

Empoli often see both teams score at home (70%), while Cesena are less consistent on the road (50%). There's still a reasonable case for BTTS – Yes, mainly driven by the home side's open style.

Both teams regularly see 8+ corners in recent games (90% and 80%) — Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals — Empoli see 2+ goals in 80% of home games, Cesena in 80% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

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League Table

The full Serie B table for the 2025/2026 season, with Empoli (10th) and Cesena (8th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Serie B 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Venezia 34 21 9 4 68:29 +39 72
2 Monza 34 20 9 5 53:27 +26 69
3 Frosinone 34 19 12 3 65:33 +32 69
4 Palermo 34 18 11 5 55:28 +27 65
5 Catanzaro 33 14 12 7 51:40 +11 54
6 Modena 33 14 9 10 44:29 +15 51
7 Juve Stabia 34 11 15 8 41:41 0 48
8 Cesena A 34 12 8 14 42:50 -8 44
9 Carrarese 33 10 12 11 44:43 +1 42
10 Südtirol 34 8 16 10 36:37 -1 40
11 Sampdoria 34 10 10 14 34:44 -10 40
12 Mantova 34 11 7 16 39:48 -9 40
13 Avellino 34 10 10 14 38:54 -16 40
14 Calcio Padova 34 9 10 15 33:45 -12 37
15 Empoli H 34 8 12 14 43:49 -6 36
16 Virtus Entella 34 8 11 15 32:47 -15 35
17 Bari 1908 34 8 10 16 33:53 -20 34
18 Pescara 34 7 11 16 47:61 -14 32
19 Reggiana 33 7 9 17 31:52 -21 30
20 Spezia 34 7 9 18 32:51 -19 30

Team Form

Cesena have lost 60% of their away matches this season, while Empoli have been more solid at home (30% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Empoli (Home Form) Cesena (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Lost 3 (30%) 6 (60%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Empoli frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Cesena are less consistent on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Empoli (Home Form) Cesena (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Both sides regularly see 2+ goals in their matches (Empoli 80% at home, Cesena 80% away), though 3+ is less consistent. Over 1.5 Goals looks the more reliable selection.

Over Goals

Empoli (Home Form) Cesena (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 2 (20%)

Under Goals

Empoli (Home Form) Cesena (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Under 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Empoli have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Cesena in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Empoli (Home Form) Cesena (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Empoli (Home Form) Cesena (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Empoli (Home Form) Cesena (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 16 (1.6 avg) 6 (0.6 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 13 (1.3 avg) 17 (1.7 avg)

Match Corners

Empoli regularly reach high corner counts at home (80%), while Cesena are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Empoli (Home Form) Cesena (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 10.5 Corners 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Empoli have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 50% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Cesena have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

Empoli (Home Form) Cesena (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Empoli (Home Form) Cesena (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Empoli and Cesena. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

10 Jan 2026
Cesena
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Empoli
17 Apr 2018
Cesena
2 – 3 HT: 1-2
Empoli
18 Nov 2017
Empoli
5 – 3 HT: 1-0
Cesena
29 Nov 2016
Empoli
1 – 2 HT: 0-0
Cesena
08 Feb 2015
Empoli
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Cesena
20 Sep 2014
Cesena
2 – 2 HT: 2-0
Empoli
13 May 2014
Cesena
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Empoli
14 Dec 2013
Empoli
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Cesena
28 Apr 2013
Empoli
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Cesena
09 Dec 2012
Cesena
1 – 3 HT: 0-3
Empoli

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Empoli vs Cesena across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Empoli 2.4
Draw 3.2
Cesena 3

Half Time Result

Empoli 3.1
Draw 1.96
Cesena 3.84

Double Chance

Empoli or Draw 1.4
Empoli or Cesena 1.35
Draw or Cesena 1.58

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.76
No 1.96

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.36
Over 2.5 2.16
Over 3.5 4
Under 1.5 3.55
Under 2.5 1.84
Under 3.5 1.32

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.46
Over 1.5 2.94

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.47
Over 9.5 1.57
Over 10.5 2.43
Over 11.5 2.69

Empoli Goals

Over 0.5 1.28
Over 1.5 2.45

Cesena Goals

Over 0.5 1.33
Over 1.5 2.88

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Manchester City U21 vs Norwich City U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Manchester City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 home matches this season · Norwich City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    89% combined
  • Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21 13:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Crewe Alexandra U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/13 home matches this season · Queens Park Rangers U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    81% combined
  • Sheffield United U21 vs Bristol City U21 14:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Sheffield United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 home matches this season · Bristol City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    76% combined
  • Newcastle United U21 vs Wolves U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Newcastle United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/9 home matches this season · Wolves U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.44
    72% combined

Empoli vs Cesena Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Empoli vs Cesena?

Over 1.5 Goals — Empoli see 2+ goals in 80% of home games, Cesena in 80% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Empoli or Cesena?

Empoli have a slight form edge at home (20% wins) over Cesena on the road (10% wins) in Serie B. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Empoli and Cesena?

Possibly — Empoli frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Cesena are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Empoli and Cesena?

Uncertain — Empoli have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 50% of home games, Cesena in 40% of away games in Serie B. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Empoli or Cesena?

Empoli have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of home games compared to Cesena's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Empoli and Cesena?

Possibly — Empoli regularly reach high corner counts at home (80%), while Cesena are lower on the road (50%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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