Cesena vs Empoli: match statistics
Cesena presents decidedly better home form with a 50% win rate and only 13% losses at their own stadium. The hosts have recorded an impressive run of results in their last eight home matches (ddlwwwwd), testifying to their stability before their home crowd. Empoli, on the other hand, fares much worse on the road, losing as many as 63% of their away matches and failing to record a single draw this season on foreign turf. Additionally, the visitors failed to score in 38% of their away matches, while Cesena has always found the net at their own stadium. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.43 vs 1.05), and their higher shot efficiency (12% vs 11%) as well as the advantage in goal difference (+5 vs -5) further reinforce the argument for a Cesena victory.
Cesena vs Empoli: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cesena played against Empoli in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on January 10, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Cesena has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Empoli has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Cesena scores 1.39 goals per game and allows 1.11. Empoli scores 1.39 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Cesena's games and 61% of Empoli's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cesena has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.25 per game. Cesena takes 12.3 shots per game, while Empoli takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Cesena leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Empoli leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cesena's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Empoli, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Cesena presents decidedly better home form with a 50% win rate and only 13% losses at their own stadium. The hosts have recorded an impressive run of results in their last eight home matches (ddlwwwwd), testifying to their stability before their home crowd. Empoli, on the other hand, fares much worse on the road, losing as many as 63% of their away matches and failing to record a single draw this season on foreign turf. Additionally, the visitors failed to score in 38% of their away matches, while Cesena has always found the net at their own stadium. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.43 vs 1.05), and their higher shot efficiency (12% vs 11%) as well as the advantage in goal difference (+5 vs -5) further reinforce the argument for a Cesena victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cesena | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cesena is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Cesena · 1.4 pts / game - Empoli
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cesena is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.11 goals / game - Cesena · 1.33 goals / game - Empoli
Cesena scores in 83% of games (15 of 18 meczów), while Empoli keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 meczów).
Empoli scores in 83% of games (15 of 18 meczów), while Cesena keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cesena
Over / Under - Empoli
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cesena is 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / game - Cesena · 1.11 pts / game - Empoli
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cesena - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Empoli - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cesena
Empoli
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).
Teams vs league
| Cesena | Liga | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.50 | 2.48 | ▲ 2.72 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 26% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 76% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Cesena vs Empoli?
The Serie B match finished Cesena 0:1 Empoli. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cesena vs Empoli?
Cesena score 1.39 goals per game on average and Empoli 1.39. The Serie B average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Cesena's matches and 61% of Empoli's.
What form are Cesena and Empoli in?
Over the last 5 games Cesena have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Empoli 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cesena vs Empoli?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cesena vs Empoli: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.