Modena
- Modena are 3rd in Serie B 2026/2027 with 13 points from 7 games, winning 2 of 3 home matches.
- Modena come into this matchup on the back of a 3-2 home win over Hellas Verona, a result that has pushed them into third place in the Serie B 2026/2027 table.
- The Canarini have been inconsistent, however, losing 2-1 away at Carrarese last weekend.
- Daniele Galloppa has guided Modena since 13 June 2026.
- His side are a fluid 4-2-3-1 that plays in shape, controlling the ball and flooding the middle third when possible.
Cesena
- Cesena FC are 11th in Serie B 2026/2027 with 7 points from 6 games, but have won only 1 of 3 away matches.
- Cesena, meanwhile, are a 4-3-3 system that likes to keep the ball, but also strike on the counter, and they play an effective medium block press.
- Cesena have been led by Alessandro Diamanti since 1 July 2026, with a 2-2 draw at home to Cremonese and a 1-1 draw away at Juve Stabia sandwiching a 2-0 defeat away at Benevento.
Head-to-Head
- The odds of 1.63 for Modena to win this Serie B matchup make them clear favourites to beat Cesena.
- Modena have failed to win either of their last 2 home H2Hs against the Bianconeri.
- Although Modena have a slight edge in terms of momentum and home advantage, Cesena know how to make this derby close and tough.
Key Players
- Giacomo Olzer is Modena's top scorer in Serie B 2026/2027.
- Cristian Shpendi has been Cesena's most prolific player in Serie B 2026/2027 with 6 goals in 5 matches.
Betting Insights
- Odds: 1.63 for Modena to win, making them clear favourites.
- Modena have scored 5 goals in 3 home matches in Serie B 2026/2027.
- Cesena have conceded 4 goals in 3 away matches in the same competition.
- Cesena are very much susceptible to being broken down if they get stretched, but they have proven to be a tough nut to crack.
Prediction
- Although Modena have a slight edge in terms of momentum and home advantage, we think that they could struggle to put away Cesena FC here, who will know how to make this derby close and tough.
- But they have proven to be a tough nut to crack, which makes the under and a 1-0 Modena victory our preferred choice of correct score.
