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Football Italy - Serie B Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi Sat 10 Jan 13:30
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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 Fancied to Win

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 Defeated in Last Game

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 logo Cesena 18 9 4 5 25 20 5 25:20 31
9 Empoli logo Empoli 18 6 6 6 25 24 1 25:24 24
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Cesena – Last 10 League Games

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 – Last 10 League Games

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.

Sportsgambler.com has plenty of Serie B insights and that includes getting the team news immediately. The recent form will also help deliver our expert football predictions and we ensure that the most relevant stats are used to good effect.

Key Cesena vs Empoli league stats:

  • Cesena have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • Empoli have lost 5 of their last 8 games on the road.
  • Empoli have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
Cesena to Win Probability

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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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Cesena Cesena logo 2 - 1 Empoli logo Empoli

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

Under 9.5 Corners -152 BetMGM logo

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.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Cesena Logo Cesena
Total
9.30 4.90 4.40
Home
8.40 5.20 3.20
Away
8.10 4.10 4.00
Empoli Logo Empoli
Total
9.30 3.90 5.40
Home
8.30 3.90 4.40
Away
9.80 4.50 5.30
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Cesena +108
Both Team To Score Yes -106
Total Corners Under 9.5 -152

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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.

Bookies Expecting Cesena to Triumph

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 Proving Tough Nut to Crack at Home

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 logo Cesena Home Stats 5-3-2 2.60 1.50 1.10 5 5 7 3
Empoli logo 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
Team Stats
Cesena logo Cesena League Stats
Empoli logo Empoli League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 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
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Cesena vs Empoli Lineups & Team News

The Cesena vs Empoli team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for Serie B and all current injury news.

Cesena Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

Empoli Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Cesena Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

33 Jonathan Klinsmann
15 Andrea Ciofi 19 Giovanni Zaro 24 M. Mangraviti
11 Riccardo Ciervo 25 Dimitri Bisoli 70 Matteo Francesconi 14 Tommaso Berti 99 Gianluca Frabotta
29 Siren Diao 9 Cristian Shpendi
21 Andrea Fulignati
29 Lorenzo Tosto 34 Gabriele Guarino 5 Nosa Edward Obaretin
15 Joseph Ceesay 6 D. Degli Innocenti 18 Andrea Ghion 27 Brando Moruzzi
19 Marco Nasti 10 Rares Ilie
11 Stiven Shpendi

Empoli Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Cesena Lineups

27 Dec Serie B
Catanzaro 2-0 Cesena
20 Dec Serie B
Cesena 1-1 Juve Stabia
13 Dec Serie B
Cesena 3-2 Mantova
08 Dec Serie B
Calcio Padova 1-1 Cesena
28 Nov Serie B
Cesena 1-0 Modena
23 Nov Serie B
Monza 1-0 Cesena

Previous Empoli Lineups

27 Dec Serie B
Empoli 1-1 Frosinone
21 Dec Serie B
Mantova 0-1 Empoli
13 Dec Serie B
Juve Stabia 2-0 Empoli
07 Dec Serie B
Empoli 1-3 Palermo
29 Nov Serie B
Empoli 5-0 Bari
22 Nov Serie B
Avellino 0-3 Empoli

Injuries & Suspensions

Cesena Injury Table
Type Name Info
Simone Bastoni 2nd yellow (Red
Empoli Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

Cesena Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Michele Mignani

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jonathan Klinsmann 33 G 18 1620 18 0 0 1 1 0
Giovanni Zaro 19 D 18 1574 18 0 1 0 3 0
Massimiliano Mangraviti 24 M 17 1523 17 1 1 0 4 0
Andrea Ciofi 15 D 18 1495 17 1 0 1 0 0
Riccardo Ciervo 11 M 17 1400 17 1 4 1 3 0

Empoli Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Alessio Dionisi

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Andrea Fulignati 99 G 18 1620 18 0 0 0 2 0
Nosa Edward Obaretin 5 D 16 1349 16 1 0 1 2 1
Gabriele Guarino 34 D 16 1260 14 2 2 0 3 1
Salvatore Elia 7 M 16 1211 16 0 1 4 5 1
Gerard Yepes 14 M 17 1196 14 4 1 0 5 0
Italy FlagSerie B Table
2025/2026 Season
# 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