Empoli vs Cesena: match statistics
Empoli presents solid home form with 57% draws at their own stadium and a positive goal difference (+4) in home matches. The hosts are difficult to defeat at home, conceding just 1.07 goals per match. Cesena has a balanced away record (46% victories and 46% losses), but the recent form of both teams is weak – Empoli earned only 0.6 points per match in the last five games, and Cesena 0.8 points. The xG statistics are very close (Empoli 1.39 vs Cesena 1.36), suggesting balanced quality of play. Taking into account Empoli's high propensity for draws at home and the low effectiveness of both teams in recent weeks, the most likely result is a split of points, though a slight advantage is given to the hosts due to the home field asset.
Empoli vs Cesena: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Empoli played against Cesena in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Empoli has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Cesena has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Empoli scores 1.23 goals per game and allows 1.38. Cesena scores 1.31 and allows 1.42. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Empoli's games and 65% of Cesena's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 58%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cesena has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.30 per game. Empoli takes 11.4 shots per game, while Cesena takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Empoli leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Cesena leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Empoli's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Cesena, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
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
Empoli presents solid home form with 57% draws at their own stadium and a positive goal difference (+4) in home matches. The hosts are difficult to defeat at home, conceding just 1.07 goals per match. Cesena has a balanced away record (46% victories and 46% losses), but the recent form of both teams is weak – Empoli earned only 0.6 points per match in the last five games, and Cesena 0.8 points. The xG statistics are very close (Empoli 1.39 vs Cesena 1.36), suggesting balanced quality of play. Taking into account Empoli's high propensity for draws at home and the low effectiveness of both teams in recent weeks, the most likely result is a split of points, though a slight advantage is given to the hosts due to the home field asset.
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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
| Empoli | Cesena | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.32 |
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.
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 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.23 goals / game - Empoli · 1.31 goals / game - Cesena
Empoli scores in 77% of games (20 of 26 meczów), while Cesena keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 meczów).
Cesena scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 meczów), while Empoli keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 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 - Empoli
Over / Under - Cesena
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 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / game - Empoli · 1.35 pts / game - Cesena
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Empoli - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cesena - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Empoli
Cesena
* 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
| Empoli | Liga | Cesena | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.62 | 2.48 | ▲ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 54% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 27% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 71% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 74% | ▲ 77% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Empoli's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Cesena. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Empoli vs Cesena?
The Serie B match finished Empoli 1:1 Cesena. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Empoli vs Cesena?
Empoli score 1.23 goals per game on average and Cesena 1.31. The Serie B average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Empoli's matches and 65% of Cesena's.
What form are Empoli and Cesena in?
Over the last 5 games Empoli have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Cesena 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Empoli vs Cesena?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Empoli vs Cesena: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.