Cesena (home)
- Michele Mignani’s side are having an inconsistent season in terms of results but have been solid upper-table occupiers with 34 points from 22 matches.
- Cesena’s problem lies in an inconsistency in results - and goals - with 4 losses and only one win from their last five games.
- Mignani’s men play a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 with a lot of width from the full-backs, but also a compact, block-like midfield.
- The pressing is well-organised and immediate when the triggers are pulled, so set-piece duels and second balls in midfield will be key on Friday.
Pescara (away)
- Pescara are winless in 10 away games in Serie B this term, drawing four and losing six.
- The Delfini have conceded 2.5 goals per game on the road, so they will be challenged by Cesena’s home defence, which has shipped 11 in 10 games at home.
- Pescara will try to break the game open with quick transitions from defence, where they sit deep on occasion, or central midfield.
- Giorgio Gorgone’s men have been more pragmatic and structured since he took over in November 2025, moving away from a high-tempo pressing style.
Head-to-Head
- Pescara are bottom of Serie B with 15 points after 22 games.
- Cesena have won the last three head-to-head meetings with Pescara, including a 3-1 away win in Serie B five months ago.
Key Players
- The Delfini’s leading scorer is Antonio Di Nardo with five Serie B goals in 22 appearances.
- Cristian Shpendi is Cesena’s main goal threat, hitting eight league goals, including half of his team’s total in their last four.
Betting Insights
Cesena are a solid 1.63 favourites with the bookmakers while Pescara are as big as 5.1 to win.
Prediction
That’s understandable given the recent form of both, but Cesena’s home advantage and historical dominance over Pescara should see them find a way to win this low-scoring game - so we’re supporting the Under 2.5 goals market at 2.0 .
