Empoli vs Cesena: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 February

Betiball's prediction for Empoli vs Cesena on 28 February 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Empoli vs Cesena preview before placing your bet.

Empoli vs Cesena: Starting Lineups Time : 28/02/2026 10:00

Empoli
1 - 1
Finished
Cesena
87' event Gerard Yepes / Duccio Degli Innocenti
73' event Antonio Candela / Tyronne Ebuehi
71' event Daniel Fila
60' event Rares Ilie / Nicolas Haas
59' event Daniel Fila / Marco Nasti
46' event Edoardo Saporiti / Lorenzo Ignacchiti
event 83' Peter Amoran / Riccardo Ciervo
event 77' Matteo Guidi / Andrea Ciofi
event 76' Tommaso Bertini / Dimitri Bisoli
event 76' Marco Olivieri / Cristian Shpendi
event 61' Giacomo Vrioni / Alberto Cerri
event 41' Alberto Cerri
event 29' Cristian Shpendi
87' event Gerard Yepes / Duccio Degli Innocenti
event 83' Peter Amoran / Riccardo Ciervo
73' event Antonio Candela / Tyronne Ebuehi
event 77' Matteo Guidi / Andrea Ciofi
71' event Daniel Fila
event 76' Tommaso Bertini / Dimitri Bisoli
60' event Rares Ilie / Nicolas Haas
event 76' Marco Olivieri / Cristian Shpendi
59' event Daniel Fila / Marco Nasti
event 61' Giacomo Vrioni / Alberto Cerri
46' event Edoardo Saporiti / Lorenzo Ignacchiti
event 41' Alberto Cerri
event 29' Cristian Shpendi
Empoli Empoli
Substitutions
#99 Flavio Bianchi
#26 Antonio Candela
#2 Marco Curto
#17 Daniel Fila
#12 Manuel Gasparini
#10 Rares Ilie
#28 Gabriele Indragoli
#1 Samuele Perisan
#77 Bogdan Popov
#4 Simone Romagnoli
#70 Edoardo Saporiti
#14 Gerard Yepes
Empoli Empoli Cesena Cesena
27Shots8
5Shots on Goal3
6Fouls16
13Corner Kick1
16Free kick7
0Offside1
0Yellow card1
2Save4
3Successful Tackles3
10Interceptions8
22Long pass26
10Successful center2
11Shots off goal4
0Hit The Post2
11Blocked1
5Tackle10
8Dribbles2
23Throw-in11
521Passes303
143Attacks59
82Dangerous attacks26
4Corner Kicks(HT)0
3BigChances2
2BigChancesMissed1
20ShotsInsideBox7
8ShotsOutsideBox1
50DuelsWon41
2.21ExpectedGoals1.46
1.5xGOT1.52
33Touches In Opposition Box19
43AccurateCrosses9
31GroundDuelsWon24
19AerialDuelsWon17
12Clearances40
Cesena Cesena
Substitutions
#16 Peter Amoran
#10 Simone Bastoni
#14 Tommaso Bertini
#27 Tommaso Corazza
#40 Luca Ferretti
#18 Matteo Guidi
#24 Massimiliano Mangraviti
#32 Marco Olivieri
#1 Alessandro Siano
#22 Giacomo Vrioni
#17 Ibrahima Wade
#35 Davide Zamagni
Commentary
87' Empoli — substitution: Gerard Yepes / Duccio Degli Innocenti
83' Cesena — substitution: Peter Amoran / Riccardo Ciervo
77' Cesena — substitution: Matteo Guidi / Andrea Ciofi
76' Cesena — substitution: Tommaso Bertini / Dimitri Bisoli
76' Cesena — substitution: Marco Olivieri / Cristian Shpendi
73' Empoli — substitution: Antonio Candela / Tyronne Ebuehi
71' Goal! Daniel Fila - Empoli
61' Cesena — substitution: Giacomo Vrioni / Alberto Cerri
60' Empoli — substitution: Rares Ilie / Nicolas Haas
59' Empoli — substitution: Daniel Fila / Marco Nasti
46' Empoli — substitution: Edoardo Saporiti / Lorenzo Ignacchiti
41' Alberto Cerri - Cesena receive a yellow card
29' Goal! Cristian Shpendi - Cesena

How We Build the Empoli vs Cesena Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Empoli vs Cesena on 28 February 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.

Empoli vs Cesena Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Empoli's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cesena'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 Empoli and Cesena 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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