Our Cesena vs Empoli Prediction: 2-1
Cesena vs Empoli in the Italy Serie B is scheduled for an 18:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 10, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Cesena's Last Match – Catanzaro vs Cesena
After suffering a 0-2 Italy Serie B loss to Catanzaro, Cesena must win to get back on track. In that match, Cesena had 57% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Catanzaro | 43% | 13 (5) | 1.81 | 31 |
Cesena | 57% | 6 (2) | 0.58 | 59 |
Empoli's Last Match – Empoli vs Frosinone
Empoli will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Italy Serie B draw with Frosinone on December 27. In that match, Empoli recorded 45% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Empoli | 45% | 12 (5) | 0.73 | 34 |
Frosinone | 55% | 12 (3) | 1.29 | 62 |
Cesena vs Empoli Stats
Key Stats
| Cesena | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 1.19 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cesena are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Empoli average 1.4 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Cesena 12-9
Empoli 14-10
What are the odds for this match?
Cesena to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.2
Empoli to win: @4.2
Lineups
Cesena (3-5-2) : Jonathan Klinsmann, Andrea Ciofi, Giovanni Zaro, Massimiliano Mangraviti, Riccardo Ciervo, Dimitri Bisoli, Matteo Francesconi, Tommaso Berti, Gianluca Frabotta, Jalen Blesa, Cristian Shpendi
Empoli (3-4-2-1) : Andrea Fulignati, Matteo Lovato, Gabriele Guarino, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Salvatore Elia, Andrea Ghion, Duccio Degli Innocenti, Brando Moruzzi, Steven Shpendi, Rares Ilie, Marco Nasti



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