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Football Italy - Serie B Stadio San Nicola Sun 2 Nov 09:00
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  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Serie B Betting Preview: Bari vs Cesena

Bari square off against Cesena at Stadio San Nicola, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 2 November. Our betting preview features expert Italian Serie B predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Strong Case for Bari to Cover the Line

Bari +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against Cesena the desired outcome at betting odds of -139.

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Teams Drew 1-1 in Previous H2H Clash

Bari have enjoyed back-to-back Serie B home wins at Stadio San Nicola. Last time out, Mantova were beaten 1-0. Fabio Caserta's side ended up with just 22% possession and had four shots on target, with an early second half strike from Gabriele Moncini proving the difference.

Cesena have won their previous three games. The latest was a 2-1 home triumph at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi against Carrarese. The Emilia-Romagna outfit were restricted to 44% possession and recorded three shots on goal, with Cristian Shpendi and Tommaso Berti on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent encounter between Cesena and Bari saw the former host a 1-1 draw at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi.

Serie B G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 Cesena logo Cesena 18 9 4 5 25 20 5 25:20 31
16 Bari logo Bari 18 3 8 7 16 28 -12 16:28 17
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Bari – Last 10 League Games

Bari have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 8.3 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. The Apulia team have averaged 44.0% possession and 3.0 corners per game, conceding 1.5 goals and 3.8 corners from 9.2 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Top scorer Gabriele Moncini has found the net 5 times, with Leonardo Cerri, Matthias Verreth, Christian Gytkjaer and Mehdi Dorval getting 1 goals each. Lorenzo Dickmann is the leading assists maker on 2.

Cesena – Last 10 League Games

Cesena have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 3.7 shots on goal, 8.7 attempts and 1.6 goals. I Cavallucci Marini average 48.9% possession, 4.0 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 7.6 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Cristian Shpendi is the leading goalscorer with 4, Riccardo Ciervo has 3, with Gianluca Frabotta and Jalen Blesa getting 2. Tommaso Berti has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bari confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Michele Cerofolini (GK), Raffaele Pucino, Andrea Meroni, Dimitrios Nikolaou, Lorenzo Dickmann, Giulio Maggiore, Ebrima Darboe, Mehdi Dorval, Gaetano Castrovilli, Mirko Antonucci, Gabriele Moncini.

Cesena confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Jonathan Klinsmann (GK), Andrea Ciofi, Giovanni Zaro, Massimiliano Mangraviti, Riccardo Ciervo, Tommaso Berti, Michele Castagnetti, Matteo Francesconi, Gianluca Frabotta, Jalen Blesa, Cristian Shpendi.

Bari vs Cesena Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Bari vs Cesena betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, a corners forecast and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Bari can avoid defeat in this Serie B clash, then you can back them with a +0.25 goal start at -139. There are several reasons to back this selection.

The latest Serie B injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Bari vs Cesena league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Bari in 5 consecutive games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Bari in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Bari in 17 of their last 19 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cesena in 11 of their last 20 games.
Bari +0.25 Probability

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 58.1% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Bari Bari logo 2 - 1 Cesena logo Cesena

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Bari which is available at odds of +600. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Corners Prediction

Cesena Under 4.5 Corners -138 BetMGM logo

Cesena have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in five consecutive away games, with Bari conceding under 4.5 corners in 4 of their previous 5 matches. There are odds of -138 for this Cesena Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Bari Logo Bari
Total
6.80 3.00 3.80
Home
9.40 5.00 4.40
Away
7.30 3.10 4.20
Cesena Logo Cesena
Total
7.40 4.00 3.40
Home
9.10 6.30 2.80
Away
8.00 3.50 4.50
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Bari +0.25 -139
Total Goals Over 2.5 +107
Team Corners Cesena Under 4.5 -138

We’re happy to go with a bet builder that has Bari to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, three or more goals to be registered together with Cesena Under 4.5 corners.

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Bari vs Cesena Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest a Tight Affair

The draw is available at +205 if you believe that this Serie B clash will finish level, with Cesena at +140 and Bari chalked up at +190 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.

You can back Cesena at -147 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Bari are +104 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at -118 and No at -120.

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Stadio San Nicola
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Bari Proving Hard to Beat at Home

Bari have swerved defeat at Stadio San Nicola in the previous five matches. Fabio Caserta's side have racked up five draws, four wins and one loss in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Cesena have managed seven victories and three losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Bari beat Cesena 1-0 when they last met at Stadio San Nicola.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Bari logo Bari Home Stats 4-5-1 1.90 1.10 0.80 3 7 7 3
Cesena logo Cesena Away Stats 7-0-3 2.40 1.30 1.10 6 4 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Bari logo Bari League Stats
Cesena logo Cesena League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Bari vs Cesena Lineups & Team News

The Bari vs Cesena team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for Serie B, along with current injury news.

Bari Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Cesena Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Bari Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

31 Michele Cerofolini
25 Raffaele Pucino 13 Andrea Meroni 43 Dimitrios Nikolaou 24 Lorenzo Dickmann
18 Giulio Maggiore 5 Ebrima Darboe 93 Mehdi Dorval 4 Gaetano Castrovilli
16 Mirko Antonucci 11 Gabriele Moncini
33 Jonathan Klinsmann
15 Andrea Ciofi 19 Giovanni Zaro 24 M. Mangraviti
11 Riccardo Ciervo 14 Tommaso Berti 4 Michele Castagnetti 70 Matteo Francesconi 99 Gianluca Frabotta
7 Jalen Blesa 9 Cristian Shpendi

Cesena Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Bari Substitutes

  • 1Marco Pissardo
  • 3Riccardo Burgio
  • 8Riccardo Pagano
  • 9Christian Gytkjaer
  • 10Nicola Bellomo
  • 17Emanuele Rao
  • 20Gaston Pereiro
  • 21Anthony Partipilo
  • 27Matthias Braunoeder
  • 29Matthias Verreth
  • 76Indrit Mavraj
  • 99Leonardo Cerri

Cesena Substitutes

  • 6Tommaso Arrigoni
  • 10Simone Bastoni
  • 13Raffaele Celia
  • 16Peter Amoran
  • 17Emanuele Adamo
  • 18Matteo Guidi
  • 26Matteo Piacentini
  • 29Siren Diao
  • 32Marco Olivieri
  • 39Niccolo Fontana
  • 40Luca Ferretti
  • 43Filippo Bertaccini

Previous Bari Lineups

26 Oct Serie B
Bari 1-0 Mantova
18 Oct Serie B
Reggiana 3-1 Bari
04 Oct Serie B
Bari 2-1 Calcio Padova
30 Sep Serie B
Entella 2-2 Bari
27 Sep Serie B
Bari 1-1 Sampdoria
19 Sep Serie B
Palermo 2-0 Bari

Previous Cesena Lineups

28 Oct Serie B
Cesena 2-1 Carrarese
25 Oct Serie B
Sudtirol 0-1 Cesena
18 Oct Serie B
Spezia 1-2 Cesena
04 Oct Serie B
Cesena 1-2 Reggiana
30 Sep Serie B
Frosinone 3-1 Cesena
27 Sep Serie B
Cesena 1-1 Palermo

Injuries & Suspensions

Bari Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Cesena Injury Table
Type Name Info
Emanuele Adamo Yellow cards
Simone Bastoni 2nd yellow (Red
Team Squads

Bari Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Fabio Caserta

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Michele Cerofolini 31 G 9 810 9 0 0 0 0 0
Lorenzo Dickmann 24 D 9 810 9 0 0 2 1 0
Mehdi Dorval 93 D 9 674 7 2 1 1 1 0
Matthias Verreth 29 M 8 668 8 0 1 0 1 0
Gabriele Moncini 11 F 9 642 8 1 5 0 0 0

Cesena Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Michele Mignani

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jonathan Klinsmann 33 G 10 900 10 0 0 0 1 0
Giovanni Zaro 19 D 10 900 10 0 1 0 1 0
Andrea Ciofi 15 D 10 861 10 0 0 1 0 0
Massimiliano Mangraviti 24 M 9 803 9 1 1 0 2 0
Jalen Blesa 7 F 10 789 9 1 2 0 0 0
Italy FlagSerie B Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Frosinone 18 11 5 2 34:16 38
2 Monza 18 11 4 3 27:14 37
3 Venezia 18 10 5 3 31:14 35
4 Palermo 18 9 6 3 28:13 33
5 Catanzaro 18 8 7 3 26:19 31
6 Cesena 18 9 4 5 25:20 31
7 Modena 18 8 5 5 26:15 29
8 Juve Stabia 18 6 8 4 19:20 26
9 Empoli 18 6 6 6 25:24 24
10 Calcio Padova 18 5 7 6 17:20 22
11 Avellino 18 5 7 6 21:30 22
12 Reggiana 18 5 5 8 22:25 20
13 Carrarese 18 4 8 6 24:29 20
14 Sampdoria 18 4 5 9 18:25 17
15 Spezia 18 4 5 9 17:25 17
16 Bari 18 3 8 7 16:28 17
17 Sudtirol 18 2 10 6 16:21 16
18 Entella 18 3 7 8 16:26 16
19 Mantova 18 4 3 11 15:27 15
20 Pescara 18 2 7 9 23:35 13
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Venezia 9 8 0 1 20:4 24
2 Monza 9 7 1 1 14:5 22
3 Palermo 10 6 3 1 17:5 21
4 Juve Stabia 9 5 4 0 10:3 19
5 Catanzaro 10 5 4 1 16:11 19
6 Frosinone 8 5 2 1 18:7 17
7 Modena 10 5 2 3 16:9 17
8 Empoli 10 3 6 1 17:11 15
9 Cesena 8 4 3 1 13:8 15
10 Entella 9 3 5 1 11:8 14
11 Sampdoria 9 4 2 3 12:10 14
12 Carrarese 9 3 4 2 12:9 13
13 Bari 9 3 4 2 11:10 13
14 Reggiana 8 3 3 2 11:8 12
15 Avellino 8 3 3 2 11:14 12
16 Pescara 10 2 4 4 14:15 10
17 Mantova 9 3 1 5 11:16 10
18 Spezia 10 2 3 5 8:14 9
19 Sudtirol 8 2 2 4 8:9 8
20 Calcio Padova 8 1 5 2 9:11 8