Empoli vs Cesena: result 1-1 and analysis
Serie BRegular Season - 27Kick-off on February 28, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Stadio Carlo Castellani – Computer Gross Arena, Empoli
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What was the result of Empoli vs Cesena?
Empoli and Cesena drew 1-1 on February 28, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 29′C. ShpendiCesena
- 71′D. FilaEmpoli
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Empoli have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; Cesena have 5, 2 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | Frosinone(away) | 2-2 | Serie B |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Reggiana(home) | 1-1 | Serie B |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Juve Stabia(home) | 1-2 | Serie B |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Palermo(away) | 2-3 | Serie B |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Modena(home) | 0-0 | Serie B |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | Spezia(home) | 2-3 | Serie B |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Venezia(home) | 0-4 | Serie B |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Virtus Entella(away) | 1-3 | Serie B |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Pescara(home) | 2-0 | Serie B |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Avellino(away) | 1-3 | Serie B |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Empoli win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Cesena win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 | Cesena 0-1 Empoli | Serie B |
| Apr 17, 2018 | Cesena 2-3 Empoli | Serie B |
| Nov 18, 2017 | Empoli 5-3 Cesena | Serie B |
| Nov 29, 2016 | Empoli 1-2 Cesena | Coppa Italia |
| Feb 8, 2015 | Empoli 2-0 Cesena | Serie A |
| Sep 20, 2014 | Cesena 2-2 Empoli | Serie A |
How many goals should we expect?
Empoli score 1.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Cesena score 1.2 and concede 1.6.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empoli | 1.3 | 1.2 | 6 | 6/15 | 7/15 |
| Cesena | 1.2 | 1.6 | 3 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Empoli sit 15th in Serie B (41 points from 38 matches) and Cesena sit 11th (46 points from 38 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Cesena | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 45 | 56 | 46 |
| 15 | Empoli | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 47 | 54 | 41 |
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy