Cesena vs Empoli Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Jan 2026
Serie B Betting Preview: Cesena vs Empoli
Cesena go head-to-head with Empoli at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Saturday 10 January.
Cesena look like a standout bet when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. There are odds of +108 that the home team overcome Empoli and we’re confident that this is a value play.
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Cesena were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo, Catanzaro claimed a 2-0 win. I Cavallucci Marini had two shots on target and boasted 56% possession.
Empoli hosted Frosinone at Stadio Carlo Castellani in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw. Alessio Dionisi's team recorded five shots on goal and had 45% possession, with Marco Nasti on the scoresheet.
| Serie B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Cesena |
18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 20 | 5 | 25:20 | 31 |
| 9 | Empoli |
18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 24 | 1 | 25:24 | 24 |
5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. Cesena have had 46.5% possession and 4.9 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.9 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts, while being awarded 4.4 corners.
Top goalscorer Cristian Shpendi has found the net 4 times, Jalen Blesa 2, with Simone Bastoni and two other players on 1. Leading assistor is Tommaso Berti with 2.
Empoli have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts. Gli Azzurri have averaged 43.2% possession, 3.9 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts.
Pietro Pellegri has scored 3, followed by Marco Nasti, Stiven Shpendi and Joseph Ceesay with 2 goals apiece. Salvatore Elia, Duccio Degli Innocenti and Brando Moruzzi have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Cesena predicted lineup (3-5-2): Jonathan Klinsmann (GK), Andrea Ciofi, Giovanni Zaro, Massimiliano Mangraviti, Riccardo Ciervo, Dimitri Bisoli, Matteo Francesconi, Tommaso Berti, Gianluca Frabotta, Siren Diao, Cristian Shpendi.
Empoli predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Lorenzo Tosto, Gabriele Guarino, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Joseph Ceesay, Duccio Degli Innocenti, Andrea Ghion, Brando Moruzzi, Marco Nasti, Rares Ilie, Stiven Shpendi.
Cesena vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips
We’ve got your Cesena vs Empoli bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation, corners outlook and a tailored bet builder built for value.
Match Prediction
It could be beneficial to back Cesena for this Serie B clash. There’s loads of value in the +108 that the home team get the job done and we think a victory could be on the cards.
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Key Cesena vs Empoli league stats:
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 48.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re taking a chance on Cesena to achieve a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +600 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.
Corners Prediction
It’s been four straight Cesena matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. We think the teams might end up being short on this front, with odds of -152 on offer when it comes to this Total Corners selection.
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Cesena vs Empoli Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The Full-Time Result odds of +108 suggest that Cesena are likely victors and there’s a 48% probability that the favourites win this Serie B clash. Empoli are seen as the most unlikely winner at +255.
If Cesena and Empoli play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -135.
Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. A fresh approach might involve siding with a BTTS wager and there’s -133 on offer for Both Teams to Score No.
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Cesena haven’t tasted defeat in five consecutive matches at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi. I Cavallucci Marini have five wins, three draws and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.10.
Empoli have recorded six defeats and four victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cesena Home Stats |
5-3-2 | 2.60 | 1.50 | 1.10 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
Empoli Away Stats |
4-0-6 | 2.80 | 1.20 | 1.60 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Cesena League Stats
Empoli League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 46.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 43.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cesena this season are Cristian Shpendi (6), Jalen Blesa (4), Riccardo Ciervo (4)
- Top Assistors for Cesena this season are Tommaso Berti (5), Cristian Shpendi (2), Andrea Ciofi (1)
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Cesena vs Empoli Lineups & Team News
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Serie B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frosinone | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 34:16 | 38 |
| 2 | Monza | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 27:14 | 37 |
| 3 | Venezia | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 31:14 | 35 |
| 4 | Palermo | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 28:13 | 33 |
| 5 | Catanzaro | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 26:19 | 31 |
| 6 | Cesena | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 25:20 | 31 |
| 7 | Modena | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 26:15 | 29 |
| 8 | Juve Stabia | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 19:20 | 26 |
| 9 | Empoli | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 25:24 | 24 |
| 10 | Calcio Padova | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 17:20 | 22 |
| 11 | Avellino | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 21:30 | 22 |
| 12 | Reggiana | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 22:25 | 20 |
| 13 | Carrarese | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 24:29 | 20 |
| 14 | Sampdoria | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 18:25 | 17 |
| 15 | Spezia | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 17:25 | 17 |
| 16 | Bari | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 16:28 | 17 |
| 17 | Sudtirol | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 16:21 | 16 |
| 18 | Entella | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 16:26 | 16 |
| 19 | Mantova | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 15:27 | 15 |
| 20 | Pescara | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 23:35 | 13 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezia | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 20:4 | 24 |
| 2 | Monza | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14:5 | 22 |
| 3 | Palermo | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 17:5 | 21 |
| 4 | Juve Stabia | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10:3 | 19 |
| 5 | Catanzaro | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 16:11 | 19 |
| 6 | Frosinone | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18:7 | 17 |
| 7 | Modena | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16:9 | 17 |
| 8 | Empoli | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 17:11 | 15 |
| 9 | Cesena | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13:8 | 15 |
| 10 | Entella | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11:8 | 14 |
| 11 | Sampdoria | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:10 | 14 |
| 12 | Carrarese | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 12:9 | 13 |
| 13 | Bari | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11:10 | 13 |
| 14 | Reggiana | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:8 | 12 |
| 15 | Avellino | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:14 | 12 |
| 16 | Pescara | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14:15 | 10 |
| 17 | Mantova | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11:16 | 10 |
| 18 | Spezia | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8:14 | 9 |
| 19 | Sudtirol | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8:9 | 8 |
| 20 | Calcio Padova | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9:11 | 8 |
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