Empoli vs Cremonese Prediction 22 August 2026
📢 Cremonese are beginning their journey back to the top flight after relegation from Serie A, so dropping points early is the last thing they want. Their first match, however, is a tricky away trip to Empoli, a side capable of making life difficult for anyone on home soil. A strong start matters for both teams: the visitors want to signal their ambitions straight away, while the hosts are looking to show they can compete with one of the more high-profile clubs in Serie B.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 14 April 2023 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Cremonese):
- ball possession percentage: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 8;
- fouls: 13 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Empoli and Cremonese:
- played 9 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 2, draws - 4;
- number of goals - 11 against 9;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.22, in the 2nd half - 1;
- average total goals in the match - 2.22.
Head-to-head statistics Empoli - Cremonese
Empoli Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Coppa Italia tournament (home team - Pisa, away team - Empoli). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Empoli vs Pisa):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 15 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
Empoli have already played their first official match of the new season, though they were knocked out of the Coppa Italia by Pisa on penalties. At home, the side have been reasonably solid of late, going six matches without a defeat. Over their recent run of fixtures, Empoli have been measured in their output - averaging around 1.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game. That reflects a cautious approach from a team that rarely opens up, even at home.
Match Results: Empoli
Cremonese Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Coppa Italia tournament (home team - Cremonese, away - Sampdoria). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here are the match stats (Cremonese vs Sampdoria):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 17 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
Cremonese were relegated from Serie A and are now starting the season as one of the favourites to return to the top flight. In the Coppa Italia, they had a better run than their opponents, beating Sampdoria to advance. Over their last ten matches, Cremonese have won four, drawn one and lost five, averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game. Their away form in front of goal has been particularly limited: in 11 of their previous 12 away matches, they scored no more than one goal.
Match Results: Cremonese
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.22, the guests - 1;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.22;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 2.
- Cremonese have scored under 1.5 goals in 11 of last 12 away games.
Prediction on corners
H2H- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.23 (4.56 - for home team and 4.67 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 9 (3.75 - for home team and 5.25 - for away team).
- Empoli have taken over 4.5 corners in 8 of last 9 home games (Serie B).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
- Empoli have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games (Serie B).
⭐ Editor's Pick
Bookmakers see this as an even contest. Cremonese are the stronger side and will be looking to return to Serie A after relegation, but Empoli are at home and should push hard for something. Both teams ought to get chances, and the numbers back that up - Empoli have scored and conceded in 6 of their last 7 home matches in Serie B. Our pick is Both Teams to Score - Yes. Expected score: 1-1.
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