AC Reggiana 1919

vs

Cesena FC

Preview

AC Reggiana 1919

• AC Reggiana 1919 have lost four of their last five Serie B matches, conceding at least twice in each defeat.
• The Granata have had a disappointing return to Serie B and have not found the consistency necessary to build winning momentum.
• Reggiana sit on 20 points and are 13th in the table.
• The hosts will miss some key players through injury for the visit of Cesena.
  • Recent stats:
    • Lost 4 of 5.
    • Conceded 2+ in each recent defeat.

Cesena

• Cesena have won one and drawn two of their last five Serie B fixtures.
• The Bianconeri sit sixth on 31 points from 19 games.
• Michele Mignani’s fresh tactical approach has propelled the club into the promotion playoff race and they have a superior points-per-match record than their hosts.
• Cesena are the slight favorites with the bookies ahead of Saturday’s away game at the Mapei Stadium.

Head-to-Head

• In the modern era the two clubs have met nine times with Cesena winning 2, Reggiana winning 4 and 3 draws.
• Reggiana won 2-1 away in October 2025 when the teams last met in Serie B.
• Their three most recent clashes have been cagey affairs settled by one goal or a draw.

Key Players

• Reggiana:
  • Andrea Papetti and Giangiacomo Magnani are crucial in defence.
  • Manolo Portanova remains the heartbeat of the midfield and creates the most chances and shots.
  • Manuel Marras adds experience and a set-piece threat.
• Cesena:
  • Simone Bastoni is a strong full-back who delivers from wide positions but his suspension could leave a big hole on the left.
  • Cristian Shpendi leads the line with 6 league goals and is a constant goal threat.
  • Tommaso Berti is the link man who drives Cesena’s transition play and reads the game well.

Betting Insights

• The draw is available at 3.1.
• The visitors are priced at 2.15 and are backed because they have better form, are higher in the table and have more potent attacking players.
• BTTS is on offer at 1.77 and looks appealing given both sides have been scoring and conceding recently.

Prediction

• Cesena look good value to edge out AC Reggiana 1919 in Saturday’s Serie B match at the Mapei Stadium.
• The cooler, cloudy conditions could suit the more organised, solid side on the day.
• We fancy Cesena to take the win.