Cesena vs Empoli: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 10 January

Betiball's prediction for Cesena vs Empoli on 10 January 2026 (kick-off: 14:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cesena vs Empoli preview before placing your bet.

Cesena vs Empoli: Starting Lineups Time : 10/01/2026 14:30

Cesena
0 - 1
Finished
Empoli
85' event Matteo Guidi
79' event Matteo Guidi / Tommaso Bertini
79' event Vittorio Magni / Andrea Ciofi
68' event Raffaele Celia / Gianluca Frabotta
68' event Simone Bastoni / Dimitri Bisoli
53' event Michele Castagnetti / Matteo Francesconi
29' event Matteo Francesconi
16' event Gianluca Frabotta
event 83' Franco Carboni / Andrea Ghion
event 77' Bogdan Popov / Steven Shpendi
event 77' Joseph Ceesay / Salvatore Elia
event 68' Lorenzo Ignacchiti / Rares Ilie
event 68' Nicolas Haas / Duccio Degli Innocenti
event 51' Brando Moruzzi
event 47' Rares Ilie
event 31' Gabriele Guarino
85' event Matteo Guidi
event 83' Franco Carboni / Andrea Ghion
79' event Matteo Guidi / Tommaso Bertini
event 77' Bogdan Popov / Steven Shpendi
79' event Vittorio Magni / Andrea Ciofi
event 77' Joseph Ceesay / Salvatore Elia
68' event Raffaele Celia / Gianluca Frabotta
event 68' Lorenzo Ignacchiti / Rares Ilie
68' event Simone Bastoni / Dimitri Bisoli
event 68' Nicolas Haas / Duccio Degli Innocenti
53' event Michele Castagnetti / Matteo Francesconi
event 51' Brando Moruzzi
29' event Matteo Francesconi
event 47' Rares Ilie
16' event Gianluca Frabotta
event 31' Gabriele Guarino
Cesena Cesena
Substitutions
#16 Peter Amoran
#6 Tommaso Arrigoni
#29 Siren Balde
#10 Simone Bastoni
#4 Michele Castagnetti
#13 Raffaele Celia
#40 Luca Ferretti
#18 Matteo Guidi
#23 Vittorio Magni
#32 Marco Olivieri
#26 Matteo Piacentini
#1 Alessandro Siano
Cesena Cesena Empoli Empoli
17Shots11
6Shots on Goal4
7Fouls10
12Corner Kick2
10Free kick7
5Offside1
3Yellow card2
3Save5
9Successful Tackles8
9Interceptions12
23Long pass19
8Successful center5
6Shots off goal4
5Blocked3
9Tackle7
6Dribbles6
21Throw-in7
566Passes306
135Attacks61
82Dangerous attacks28
2Corner Kicks(HT)2
3BigChances4
3BigChancesMissed3
14ShotsInsideBox7
3ShotsOutsideBox4
50DuelsWon41
2.17ExpectedGoals1.73
1.04xGOpenPlay1.68
1.13xGSetPlay0.05
2.17xGNonPenalty1.73
1.44xGOT1.38
46Touches In Opposition Box22
36AccurateCrosses14
26GroundDuelsWon28
24AerialDuelsWon13
13Clearances51
Empoli Empoli
Substitutions
#99 Flavio Bianchi
#79 Franco Carboni
#15 Joseph Ceesay
#2 Marco Curto
#24 Tyronne Ebuehi
#12 Manuel Gasparini
#32 Nicolas Haas
#25 Lorenzo Ignacchiti
#1 Samuele Perisan
#77 Bogdan Popov
#29 Lorenzo Tosto
Commentary
85' Matteo Guidi - Cesena receive a yellow card
83' Empoli — substitution: Franco Carboni / Andrea Ghion
79' Cesena — substitution: Matteo Guidi / Tommaso Bertini
79' Cesena — substitution: Vittorio Magni / Andrea Ciofi
77' Empoli — substitution: Bogdan Popov / Steven Shpendi
77' Empoli — substitution: Joseph Ceesay / Salvatore Elia
68' Cesena — substitution: Raffaele Celia / Gianluca Frabotta
68' Cesena — substitution: Simone Bastoni / Dimitri Bisoli
68' Empoli — substitution: Lorenzo Ignacchiti / Rares Ilie
68' Empoli — substitution: Nicolas Haas / Duccio Degli Innocenti
53' Cesena — substitution: Michele Castagnetti / Matteo Francesconi
51' Brando Moruzzi - Empoli receive a yellow card
47' Goal! Rares Ilie - Empoli
31' Gabriele Guarino - Empoli receive a yellow card
29' Matteo Francesconi - Cesena receive a yellow card
16' Gianluca Frabotta - Cesena receive a yellow card

How We Build the Cesena vs Empoli Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cesena vs Empoli on 10 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cesena vs Empoli Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cesena's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Empoli's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Cesena and Empoli sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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