Cesena 2-1 Empoli: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Both sides arrive needing a response after damaging recent results, making this a tense fixture rather than an open contest from the outset. Cesena have home territory and the incentive to answer their derby defeat, while Empoli travel with a more encouraging squad-health update but a suspended centre-back. The home side’s width against Empoli’s altered defensive unit is the central tactical issue. Expect an intense opening, with mistakes in possession and set-piece defending carrying unusual importance.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent series has been close, with the latest league meeting ending level and the preceding match at Dino Manuzzi decided narrowly in Empoli’s favour. The broader record also contains several open contests, so the fixture has not followed one fixed pattern.

Injuries and absences

Curto’s suspension is the clearest confirmed structural absence, forcing Empoli to adjust their defensive unit. Cesena also lose Fiori to suspension, reducing their natural left-sided attacking depth; Empoli’s manager says most other players have returned, albeit not all are fully match-ready.

Form (last 5)

Cesena vs Empoli stats

Last meetings

• 2026-02-28Empoli 1-1 Cesena
• 2026-01-10Cesena 0-1 Empoli
• 2018-04-17Cesena 2-3 Empoli
• 2017-11-18Empoli 5-3 Cesena
• 2016-11-29Empoli 1-2 Cesena
• 2015-02-08Empoli 2-0 Cesena

Other Serie B matches

• Palermo – Carrarese
• Hellas Verona – Pisa
• Benevento – Catanzaro
• Ascoli – Sampdoria
• Virtus Entella – Avellino
• Vicenza Virtus – Modena
• Mantova – Cremonese
• Padova – Sudtirol