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.

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
8	Cesena	26	11	4	11	34	37	-3	34:37	37
10	Empoli	26	7	9	10	32	36	-4	32:36	30

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Cesena confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Jonathan Klinsmann (GK), Andrea Ciofi, Giovanni Zaro, Massimiliano Mangraviti, Riccardo Ciervo, Dimitri Bisoli, Matteo Francesconi, Tommaso Berti, Gianluca Frabotta, Jalen Blesa, Cristian Shpendi.

Empoli confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Matteo Lovato, Gabriele Guarino, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Salvatore Elia, Andrea Ghion, Duccio Degli Innocenti, Brando Moruzzi, Stiven Shpendi, Rares Ilie, Marco Nasti.

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.

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.

There are ways to squeeze more juice from backing Cesena. The Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result markets are great alternatives and the same applies to Asian Handicap.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cesena 2 - 1 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

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

Total

9.30 4.90 4.40

Home

8.40 5.20 3.20

Away

8.10 4.10 4.00

Empoli

Total

9.30 3.90 5.40

Home

8.30 3.90 4.40

Away

9.80 4.50 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+104

Under 9.5

-147

Cesena Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-139

Empoli Corners

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-122

Most Corners

1

-213

X

+600

2

+188

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Cesena vs Empoli Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Full-Time Result odds of -105 suggest that Cesena are likely victors and there’s a 51% probability that the favourites win this Serie B clash. Empoli are seen as the most unlikely winner at +285.

There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Cesena -0.5 at -112 or alternatively Empoli +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -127.

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 -130 on offer for Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

-105

X

+215

2

+285

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+112

2

+340

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-333

X2

-133

Draw No Bet

1

-263

2

+170

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-112

2 Hcp +0.5

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-172

Over 2.5

+118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-130

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 vs Empoli Lineups & Team News

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