Empoli vs Cesena predictions, Feb 28, 2026

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As FC Empoli prepares to host AC Cesena on February 28, 2026, both teams come into the match with differing recent forms that could influence the outcome. Empoli is struggling, having lost all of their last five matches. This ongoing streak of poor performance may affect their morale and tactical execution as they aim to turn their fortunes around on home soil.

In contrast, AC Cesena has managed to secure a win in one of their last five outings, indicating a slightly better form. This victory, however, hasn’t been enough to instill consistent confidence, as they too have faced challenges in finding the back of the net regularly.

Bookmakers have placed Empoli as slight favorites with odds of 2.33 for a home win, while Cesena’s odds sit at 3. A model prediction suggests a competitive matchup, projecting a 36.4% chance of an Empoli victory, a 26.5% chance of a draw, and a 34% chance of Cesena coming away with the win. Given the recent struggles of both teams, a closely contested match is expected, with a potential final score of 1-1 reflecting the uncertainty surrounding both sides’ current forms. Ultimately, while Empoli aims for a revival, Cesena’s defensive stability could pose challenges for the hosts.

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Empoli 39.6%

Draw 29.2%

Cesena 31.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.35	3.15	2.92
	2.37	3.24	2.97	Watch and Bet
	2.3	3.1	3
	2.35	3.23	2.97

Latest Results

20.02.26 Frosinone Calcio – FC Empoli – 2:2 15.02.26 FC Empoli – AC Reggiana 1919 – 1:1 11.02.26 FC Empoli – Juve Stabia – 1:2 07.02.26 U.S. Città di Palermo – FC Empoli – 3:2 31.01.26 FC Empoli – FC Modena – 0:0

21.02.26 AC Cesena – Spezia Calcio – 2:3 14.02.26 AC Cesena – Venezia FC – 0:4 10.02.26 Virtus Entella – AC Cesena – 3:1 06.02.26 AC Cesena – Pescara – 2:0 31.01.26 US Avellino – AC Cesena – 3:1

Facts

Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 10 and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ Serie B (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Empoli won 4.

Neither of the teams is performing well right now.

Empoli may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.

In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Empoli won 6 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 18:11. (average 1.8:1.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Empoli won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 9:5. (average 1.8:1).

Latest Head To Head

10.01.26 AC Cesena – FC Empoli – 0:1 17.04.18 AC Cesena – FC Empoli – 2:3 18.11.17 FC Empoli – AC Cesena – 5:3 29.11.16 FC Empoli – AC Cesena – 1:2 ET 08.02.15 FC Empoli – AC Cesena – 2:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Venezia	26	17	5	4	53:24	29	56
2	Monza	26	16	6	4	39:20	19	54
3	Frosinone	26	15	8	3	48:24	24	53
4	Palermo	26	14	9	3	45:19	26	51
5	Catanzaro	26	12	8	6	37:27	10	44
6	Modena	25	11	7	7	33:19	14	40
7	Juve Stabia	25	9	11	5	30:29	1	38
8	Cesena	26	11	4	11	34:37	-3	37
9	Sudtirol	26	7	12	7	26:27	-1	33
10	Empoli	26	7	9	10	32:36	-4	30
11	Carrarese	26	7	9	10	31:36	-5	30
12	Padova	26	7	9	10	26:32	-6	30
13	Sampdoria	26	7	8	11	28:34	-6	29
14	Avellino	25	7	7	11	29:41	-12	28
15	Mantova	26	7	5	14	26:41	-15	26
16	Reggiana	25	6	7	12	27:35	-8	25
17	Spezia	26	6	7	13	23:34	-11	25
18	Entella	26	5	10	11	24:37	-13	25
19	Bari	26	4	10	12	21:39	-18	22
20	Pescara	26	3	9	14	30:51	-21	18

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