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EMPOLI VS CESENA - ITALY: SERIE B MATCH PREVIEW
ITALY: SERIE B MATCH DETAILS: EMPOLI VS CESENA
As Empoli prepare to host Cesena on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this ITALY: Serie B fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
EMPOLI PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Empoli, currently 10th in the standings with 30 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 26 points. They've earned 17 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
CESENA PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Cesena, sitting 8th with 37 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 13 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 13 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR EMPOLI VS CESENA
Recent meetings between Empoli and Cesena have favored Empoli, with Cesena claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Frosinone, Empoli recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Fulignati, Obaretin, Lovato, Curto, Elia, Ignacchiti, Degli Innocenti, Magnino, Ebuehi, Shpendi, Fila. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Cesena's last outing came against Spezia, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Klinsmann, Mangraviti, Amoran, Ciofi, Frabotta, Francesconi, Castagnetti, Berti, Ciervo, Shpendi, Cerri. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Looking ahead, Empoli are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Empoli and Cesena are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Frosinone, Empoli recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Fulignati, Obaretin, Lovato, Curto, Elia, Ignacchiti, Degli Innocenti, Magnino, Ebuehi, Shpendi, Fila. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Cesena's last outing came against Spezia, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Klinsmann, Mangraviti, Amoran, Ciofi, Frabotta, Francesconi, Castagnetti, Berti, Ciervo, Shpendi, Cerri. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Looking ahead, Empoli are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Empoli and Cesena are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR EMPOLI VS CESENA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Empoli's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Cesena's games average 3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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