Cesena vs Empoli Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 27 October 2026
📢 Cesena and Empoli have made poor starts to the Serie B season, sitting 15th and 16th respectively. Neither side has managed any consistency so far, and both are struggling badly at the back. Cesena have been dropping points regularly, though they look somewhat more assured at home. Empoli are also going through a difficult spell, making too many mistakes defensively. The two sides are separated by the smallest of margins in the table, so this match carries real importance for both as they look to turn things around after an unconvincing start to the campaign.
Head-to-Head
Empoli and Cesena drew 1-1 in their Serie B match on 28 February 2026. Cesena led at half-time, despite Empoli significantly outperforming them in shots - 28 to 8 - and corners - 13 to 1.
Across 17 official meetings, Empoli have the upper hand: nine wins to Cesena's three, with five draws. Empoli also lead on goals scored - 30:20.
Head-to-head statistics Cesena - Empoli

Cesena: winless streak
Cesena's most recent Serie B match ended in a 0-3 away defeat to Modena . All three goals were scored before half-time; Cesena managed just four shots across the entire match compared to 19 for their opponents.
Cesena have made a poor start to the new season and sit 15th in the table with eight points. They have gone five matches without a win, drawing three and losing two. Over their last ten matches the record is even more modest - just one win, five draws and four defeats. Their defence has been a particular problem over that run, conceding an average of 1.9 goals per game. The attack has been scoring at 1.1 goals per game, but that has rarely been enough to win. Notably, Cesena's home matches have regularly featured goals at both ends: both teams have scored in each of their last ten home games.
Match Results: Cesena

Empoli suffer four defeats in their last five matches
Empoli's home Serie B match on ended in a 0-2 defeat to Vicenza. Empoli had five shots on target to Vicenza's three, but failed to score.
Empoli are also struggling badly, sitting 16th in the table with seven points. They have not won any of their last five matches, picking up just one draw and losing the other four. Over a longer run of ten matches, things are only marginally better - two wins, two draws and six defeats. Their defence has been one of the main reasons for the poor results, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game, while their attack has been fairly modest, scoring one goal per match.
Match Results: Empoli
Both Teams to Score Prediction
In 10 of their last 11 home matches, Cesena have both scored and conceded, which supports a clear trend towards Both Teams to Score. Empoli, meanwhile, average 1.17 goals per match in their last 10 away games, while Cesena concede an average of 1.25 at home. This points to a likely exchange of goals. Both Teams to Score - Yes is priced at 1.66*.
Safer Bet
Cesena have scored at home in 10 of their last 11 matches, which points to a consistent trend on their team total. Their season stats support this line too: their average goals scored at home is 1.25. The price on Cesena Team Total - Over 0.5 is 1.18*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm identifies three most likely scorelines: 1-1 (11.65%), 1-0 (10.21%) and 2-1 (9.33%). Of these, a 1-1 draw is considered the most probable outcome.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Cesena and Empoli have both been unreliable defensively, regularly allowing opponents to create dangerous chances. Cesena's home record is particularly telling: in ten of their last eleven Serie B matches at home, both teams have scored. Empoli also concede frequently regardless of the opposition. Given both sides' defensive problems, we're backing Both Teams to Score - Yes.