Mantova
- Mantova are unbeaten in three home games (Won 2, drawn 1).
- Mantova have had a tough time of things so far in Serie B 2025-2026, sitting 15th in the table with just 30 points from 29 games.
- Mantova’s home form has been patchy with six wins, three draws and six defeats, but they have been going in the right direction under Francesco Modesto.
- His 3-4-2-1 system has given them a much-needed structure and they are more compact than they have been in the past.
Cesena FC
- Cesena FC have failed to win any of their last five games (Won 0, drawn 2, lost 3).
- The visitors are eighth with 39 points and are still in the hunt for the playoffs after their last game, a 0-0 draw away at Modena.
- Cesena FC’s 3-5-2 system, with a compact midfield spine and aggressive triggers at the top, has given them some success this season, but they have lost their way in recent weeks.
Head-to-Head
- Cesena FC have won three of the last four head-to-head matchups in Serie B, with Mantova winning once.
- Mantova have scored an average of 2.0 goals per game across their last four home clashes with Cesena FC and conceded an average of 1.0 per game in the process.
Key Players
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Mantova’s Francesco Ruocco and Cesena’s Cristian Shpendi look pivotal.
- Francesco Ruocco - 7 goals in 19 Serie B games.
- Cristian Shpendi - 10 goals in 28 games and has scored two of Cesena’s last four goals.
Betting Insights
- The home side’s recent form and edge in the final third makes Mantova an appealing pick at 2.58 odds to beat Cesena FC.
- Cesena have drawn both of their last two away games and are lacking a clinical edge right now.
Prediction
Mantova have scored an average of 2.0 goals per game across their last four home clashes with Cesena FC and conceded an average of 1.0 per game in the process, so back them to nick the game by a single goal .
