Empoli vs Cesena Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

Serie B Betting Preview: Empoli vs Cesena

Empoli go head-to-head with Cesena at Stadio Carlo Castellani, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Saturday 28 February.

Empoli are available at odds of -137 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 against Cesena. We will get our stake returned if the game ends in a draw.

Empoli drew away from home in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Frosinone at Stadio Benito Stirpe. Gli Azzurri enjoyed just 38% possession and had five shots on target, while Stiven Shpendi scored both goals.

Cesena have lost in their previous three outings. In a recent home game at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi, they were turned over 3-2 by Spezia. Michele Mignani's side enjoyed 50% possession and seven shots on goal, with Cristian Shpendi and Tommaso Berti both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent head-to-head saw Empoli land a 1-0 away victory over Cesena at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Cesena	34	12	8	14	42	50	-8	42:50	44
15	Empoli	34	8	12	14	43	49	-6	43:49	36

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Empoli have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts. The Tuscany team have averaged 46.3% possession and 5.1 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.2 corners from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts.

Stiven Shpendi leads the way with 3 goals, Marco Nasti has 2, with Matteo Lovato and two others on 1. Salvatore Elia has made the most assists with 4.

Cesena have 2 victories, 7 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 9.0 attempts, 4.7 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. I Cavallucci Marini average 51.9% possession, 6.6 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against them, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 4.8 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts.

Cristian Shpendi got 3 goals, Tommaso Berti notched 2, while Alberto Cerri and two other players scored 1. Cristian Shpendi has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Empoli confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Gabriele Guarino, Matteo Lovato, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Tyronne Ebuehi, Duccio Degli Innocenti, Nicolas Haas, Lorenzo Ignacchiti, Brando Moruzzi, Marco Nasti, Stiven Shpendi.

Cesena confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Jonathan Klinsmann (GK), Andrea Ciofi, Giovanni Zaro, Matteo Piacentini, Riccardo Ciervo, Matteo Francesconi, Michele Castagnetti, Dimitri Bisoli, Gianluca Frabotta, Alberto Cerri, Cristian Shpendi.

Empoli vs Cesena Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Empoli vs Cesena betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, best scoreline call, corners betting pick and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

Taking Empoli 0.0 at -137 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. We get a nice return if they manage to win and the hosts could end up having the edge in this Serie B match.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Serie B team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key Empoli vs Cesena league stats:

• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Cesena in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Cesena in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Cesena in 3 consecutive games.

The best betting sites make it a 57.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Empoli 2 - 1 Cesena

Our prediction for the correct score is Empoli to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +650. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Corners Prediction

Cesena Over 4.5 Corners -100

Cesena have had over 4.5 corners in nine consecutive games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Team Corners and you can secure -100 that Cesena go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Empoli

Total

9.30 5.10 4.20

Home

9.30 5.50 3.80

Away

10.00 4.10 5.90

Cesena

Total

10.30 6.60 3.70

Home

10.70 7.00 3.70

Away

9.60 4.60 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-149

Under 8.5

+105

Empoli Corners

Over 4.5

-106

Under 4.5

-133

Cesena Corners

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-147

Most Corners

1

-110

X

+575

2

+102

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Empoli vs Cesena 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.

If you’re looking to wager Cesena to secure victory in the Serie B, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +175. Empoli are on offer at betting odds of +148 and the draw is +210.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Empoli at +210 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Cesena at +240. The draw is the third option at +114.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -127 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

+148

X

+210

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+114

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-270

12

-333

X2

-217

Draw No Bet

1

-135

2

-105

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+107

2 Hcp +0.25

-152

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-154

Over 2.5

+108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-127

No

-112

Empoli haven’t won any of their past six games at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Gli Azzurri have managed five draws, three losses and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Cesena have six defeats, three victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 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
Empoli Home Stats		2-5-3	2.20	1.20	1.00	3	7	6	4
Cesena Away Stats		3-1-6	2.50	0.90	1.60	5	5	6	4

• 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

Empoli vs Cesena Lineups & Team News

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