Serie B · Regular Season - 9

Cesena vs Empoli Prediction

- : -27 October 2026 at 19:00Italy
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Created: 25 Oct 2026Updated: 25 Oct 2026, 21:29

Match preview

I'm backing Cesena to win this Serie B fixture on 27 October 2026 at 22:00. Cesena have the edge at home, and I see them grinding out a narrow victory. My read is that Empoli will struggle to break down a Cesena side that should control this match and keep things tight. I expect a low-scoring affair where Cesena's home advantage translates into a 1-0 win.

Form and H2H

I don't have access to recent form data or head-to-head records for this fixture, so I'm working from the fundamental setup: Cesena at home in Serie B against Empoli. I'll be monitoring team news as we approach kickoff, but my confidence in a Cesena win rests on the home-ground factor in this division. I'm treating this as a tight contest where the home side's familiarity with their pitch should count.

Best bet

I'm taking Cesena to win at 2.01 on the 1X2 line. That's my main play here. I also like the idea of a low-scoring game, so I'll pair that with Under 2.5 at 1.94. My reasoning is straightforward: Cesena at home should dominate possession and limit Empoli's chances. A 1-0 scoreline feels most likely to me, which is why I'm also considering Both Teams to Score No at 2.09 to reinforce the defensive solidity I expect from Cesena.

Odds to watch

I'm monitoring the Asian Handicap -0.25 for Cesena at 1.73, which gives me a safety net if the match ends level. The home win at 2.01 is my primary selection, but that quarter-ball handicap is a useful alternative if I want to hedge. I'm also tracking Both Teams to Score No at 2.09 as a secondary confirmation of my low-scoring thesis. The Over 2.5 sits at 1.8, and I'm avoiding that price entirely because I expect Cesena to control this game without creating a goal fest.

Cesena vs Empoli Odds

Bookmaker1X2Bet
1xBet2.013.53.48Place a bet
Best odds2.013.503.48
Average2.013.503.48
Lowest odds2.013.503.48
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1X2 prediction for Cesena vs Empoli

Date and time 27 October 2026 at 19:00

1X212.0146%
DC1/X73%
BTTSYes60%
1 46%X 27%2 27%

Cesena win

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Cesena vs Empoli Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

CesenaCesenaLast matchesEmpoliEmpoli
100%Over 0.5 goals100%
100%Over 1.5 goals80%
40%Over 2.5 goals40%
20%Over 3.5 goals20%
60%BTTS60%
60%Last 5 BTTS60%

Head to Head Cesena — Empoli

In the last 7 meetings, Empoli hold the edge — 0 wins for Cesena, 4 for Empoli, 3 draws.

0% W — 043% D — 357% W — 4
  • EmpoliEmpoli1:1CesenaCesena
    Serie B · 28 Feb 2026
  • CesenaCesena0:1EmpoliEmpoli
    Serie B · 10 Jan 2026
  • CesenaCesena2:3EmpoliEmpoli
    Serie B · 17 Apr 2018
  • EmpoliEmpoli5:3CesenaCesena
    Serie B · 18 Nov 2017
  • EmpoliEmpoli1:1CesenaCesena
    Coppa Italia · 29 Nov 2016
  • EmpoliEmpoli2:0CesenaCesena
    Serie A · 08 Feb 2015
  • CesenaCesena2:2EmpoliEmpoli
    Serie A · 20 Sept 2014
100%Over 0.5100%
86%Over 1.586%
43%Over 2.543%
71%BTTS71%
71%Cesena over 0.5100%

Betting profits Cesena vs Empoli

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Cesena

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-7.77314
Match WinnerDraw+9.23714
Match WinnerLose-2.98414
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5+1.691011
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-6.70111
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-0.55810
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+0.87710
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-2.40613
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+0.80713
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-3.32612
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+1.401012
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-7.12213
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+3.071113
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-6.35111
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+0.771011
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.6311

Empoli

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin-3.80414
Match WinnerDraw+0.78414
Match WinnerLose-0.13614
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-1.75812
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5+1.07412
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-6.19414
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+4.861014
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-3.2639
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+1.2679
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-2.01312
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-0.01912
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-2.1118
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5-0.0578
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-3.07813
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+3.53913

Match statistics

In-play and full-time match stats appear after kick-off.

CesenaLast matches Cesena

Cesena have not won in the last 5 matches (3 draws, 2 losses).

0% W — 060% D — 340% L — 2
  • ModenaModena3:0CesenaCesena
    LSerie B · 24 Oct 2026
  • CesenaCesena1:1AvellinoAvellino
    DSerie B · 18 Oct 2026
  • BeneventoBenevento2:0CesenaCesena
    LSerie B · 10 Oct 2026
  • Juve StabiaJuve Stabia1:1CesenaCesena
    DSerie B · 18 Sept 2026
  • CesenaCesena2:2CremoneseCremonese
    DSerie B · 12 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
0
Draws
3
Losses
2
Goals / game
0.8
Over 1.5
100%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
60%

EmpoliLast matches Empoli

Empoli have not won in the last 5 matches (1 draws, 4 losses).

0% W — 020% D — 180% L — 4
  • EmpoliEmpoli0:2Vicenza VirtusVicenza Virtus
    LSerie B · 23 Oct 2026
  • AscoliAscoli1:1EmpoliEmpoli
    DSerie B · 17 Oct 2026
  • EmpoliEmpoli2:4PalermoPalermo
    LSerie B · 10 Oct 2026
  • ModenaModena2:1EmpoliEmpoli
    LSerie B · 20 Sept 2026
  • EmpoliEmpoli0:1ArezzoArezzo
    LSerie B · 11 Sept 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
0
Draws
1
Losses
4
Goals / game
0.8
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
60%

Cesena vs Empoli Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1PalermoPalermo871018-81022
2MantovaMantova852114-8617
3ModenaModena851215-8716
4AscoliAscoli843114-6815
5BeneventoBenevento842213-7614
6PisaPisa741214-9513
7SudtirolSudtirol834110-7313
8AvellinoAvellino832312-9311
9PadovaPadova83147-10-310
10ArezzoArezzo83148-17-910
11Virtus EntellaVirtus Entella823310-919
12Vicenza VirtusVicenza Virtus823311-15-49
13Hellas VeronaHellas Verona722314-1228
14Juve StabiaJuve Stabia83329-818
15CesenaCesena81528-12-48
16EmpoliEmpoli82157-13-67
17CarrareseCarrarese82157-9-27
18CremoneseCremonese81346-11-56
19SampdoriaSampdoria81258-16-85
20CatanzaroCatanzaro81169-20-114
League position 15 / 20Comparative team statisticsLeague position 16 / 20
113%Wins25%2
563%Draws13%1
225%Losses63%5
8100%Goals scored88%7
1292%Goals conceded100%13
8100%Points88%7

Season statistic Cesena vs Empoli

CesenaCesena

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 0
  • Lost home / away 0 / 2
  • Goals scored 4 (0.8)
  • Goals conceded 9 (1.8)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 2

EmpoliEmpoli

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 0
  • Lost home / away 3 / 1
  • Goals scored 4 (0.8)
  • Goals conceded 10 (2.0)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 2

Match details

  • Status Not Started
  • Venue Dino Manuzzi, Cesena
  • Referee Mario Perri

Lineups

CesenaCesena

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

EmpoliEmpoli

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Injuries and suspensions

Cesena

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Empoli

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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