Empoli vs Cesena Prediction & Betting Tips | 28/02/2026

Empoli vs Cesena Prediction and Betting Tips | 28 February 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

27 February 2026 • 19:09 UTC • 1 min read

Empoli vs Cesena Prediction and Betting Tips 28 February 2026

Empoli and Cesena square off against each other in a mid-table clash where both sides look to regain form. Empoli will be without Elia and Magnino due to suspensions, limiting their options in attack. The hosts have struggled at home, earning just 0.60 points per game, scoring 0.60 goals per match, and keeping only 20% clean sheets. Their expected goals of 1.38 at home indicate that chances are being created, but conversion has been poor. Overall, Empoli’s form is mixed, with two wins in five matches, conceding 1.30 goals per game and failing to score in 40% of home games.

Cesena arrive after a 3-2 loss to Spezia, with no fresh injury concerns. The Bianconeri have been slightly better overall, scoring 1.10 goals per game, though conceding 1.90 on average, and keeping clean sheets just 10% of the time. Away form is poor, with 0.75 points per game, making this a tight encounter. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of Saturday's game.

As both sides struggle to convert consistently, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in Under 2.5 goals, alongside Empoli to Win (better H2H record and home advantage).

This Serie B match will be played on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 14:00.

What is our Empoli vs Cesena prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Empoli 1 - 0 Cesena

Empoli vs Cesena Betting Tips

Correct Score: 1-0 @ 750 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 100 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -134 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 240 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Cristian Shpendi @ 150 Odds
First Goalscorer: Cristian Shpendi @ 450 Odds
Asian Handicap: Empoli 0 @ -134 Odds
European Handicap: Empoli +1 @ -250 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 175 Odds
Double Chance: 1X @ -250 Odds
Draw No Bet: Empoli to Win @ -138 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Empoli to Win/Empoli to Win @ 300 Odds
Clean Sheet: Empoli - Yes @ 225 Odds

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Empoli Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wdwlldlldd	1.00
Home	dldld	0.60
Away	wwlld	1.40

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	20%	0%	40%
Average Goals Per Game	2.20	1.60	2.80
Scored	0.90	0.60	1.20
Conceded	1.30	1.00	1.60
BTTS	50%	60%	40%
Clean Sheets	30%	20%	40%
Failed to Score	30%	40%	20%
Expected Goals	1.35	1.38	1.33
Expected Goals Against	1.44	1.05	1.83

Cesena Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dllwllwlld	0.80
Home	dllwld	0.83
Away	lwll	0.75

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	20%	17%	25%
Average Goals Per Game	2.50	2.00	3.25
Scored	0.80	0.67	1.00
Conceded	1.70	1.33	2.25
BTTS	50%	33%	75%
Clean Sheets	20%	33%	0%
Failed to Score	40%	50%	25%
Expected Goals	1.48	1.59	1.35
Expected Goals Against	1.43	1.38	1.49