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Football Italy - Serie B Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi Sun 6 Sep 09:00
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Cesena vs Mantova Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -147

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Goals could be scored by both Cesena and Mantova and that means heading to the Both Teams to Score market. We really like the -147 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Cesena vs Mantova, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Cesena vs Mantova Preview

Cesena meet Mantova at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 6 September.

Cesena won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was on the road against Entella at Stadio Comunale di Chiavari. I Cavallucci Marini had 41% possession and recorded three shots on target, while Antonio Fiori and Cristian Shpendi scored one goal apiece.

Mantova made it back-to-back Serie B wins after a 3-1 home success over Empoli at Stadio Danilo Martelli. The Mantua club had eight shots on goal and 45% possession, while Francesco Ruocco, Vanja Vlahovic and Fahem Benaissa-Yahia were on the scoresheet.

Three days ago, Mantova visited Palermo in the Coppa Italia and were defeated 5-2.

Mantova Came Out on Top in Last H2H Clash

Mantova triumphed in the last clash between the pair. Landing a 3-0 home win when playing Cesena at Stadio Danilo Martelli. In the past 4 meetings between the teams, they have won two each.

Serie B G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Mantova logo Mantova 2 2 0 0 5 2 3 5:2 6
5 Cesena logo Cesena 2 1 1 0 3 2 1 3:2 4
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Cesena – Last 10 League Games

Cesena have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. The Emilia-Romagna side have averaged 51.0% possession and 4.3 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.5 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 13.1 attempts and 6.3 corners.

Players to Watch

Cristian Shpendi leads the way with 5 goals, Alberto Cerri has 2, with Antonio Fiori and two others on 1. Alberto Cerri and Marco Olivieri are the top assists makers with 2.

Mantova – Last 10 League Games

Mantova have won 7 and lost 3, averaging 10.8 attempts, 4.8 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. Francesco Modesto's team average 56.1% possession, 3.4 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.

Players to Watch

The top scorers have been Francesco Ruocco, Fahem Benaissa-Yahia, Leonardo Mancuso and Tommaso Marras, with 2 goals apiece. Alessio Castellini has been the top assist maker with 4 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Cesena predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Alessandro Siano (GK), Andrea Ciofi, Mihajlo Ilic, Jacopo Gelli, Massimiliano Mangraviti, Riccardo Pagano, Xavello Druiventak, Dimitri Bisoli, Matteo Guidi, Antonio Fiori, Cristian Shpendi.

Mantova predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Francesco Bardi (GK), Bodin Tomasevic, Stefano Cella, Alessio Castellini, Jonathan Silva, Simone Trimboli, Lorenzo Ignacchiti, Fahem Benaissa-Yahia, Rares Ilie, Francesco Ruocco, Ettore Gliozzi.

Main Match Prediction

Let’s take a chance on the BTTS Yes option when it comes to this Serie B clash. We really like the -147 that is available and feel confident that the teams can both find the net.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cesena games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cesena games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 straight Cesena games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Mantova games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Mantova games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Mantova games.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Serie B stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

BTTS Yes Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 59.5% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cesena Cesena logo 2 - 1 Mantova logo Mantova

Let’s take a chance on the +600 available that Cesena secure a 2-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Corners Prediction

Mantova Under 4.5 Corners -161 BetMGM logo

Mantova have not covered the 4.5 corners line in seven consecutive away matches. There are odds of -161 for this Mantova 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
Cesena Logo Cesena
Total
10.60 4.30 6.30
Home
9.60 4.80 4.80
Away
10.30 3.40 6.90
Mantova Logo Mantova
Total
7.30 3.40 3.90
Home
9.50 5.00 4.50
Away
8.60 3.80 4.80
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes -147
Full-Time Result Cesena +145
Team Corners Mantova Under 4.5 -161

If you’re keen to place a bet builder, go for Yes on the Both Teams to Score market, Cesena on the Full-Time Result accompanied by Mantova to record under 4.5 corners.

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Cesena vs Mantova Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Game Could Go Right to the Wire According to the Bookies

You can secure betting odds of +145 when it comes to Cesena claiming a Serie B win and the bookmakers have Mantova on offer at +170. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +205.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 provides the chance to bet on Cesena to effectively win. If you want to oppose them, there’s the alternative to back Mantova +0.5 at -204 and that gets the draw onside.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -147.

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Cesena Hoping to Hit the Right Notes on Home Soil

Stats: Serie B matches only
Cesena are winless in the last four games at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi. I Cavallucci Marini have racked up four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Mantova have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Cesena beat Mantova 3-2 when the teams last met at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Cesena logo Cesena Home Stats 2-4-4 3.40 1.50 1.90 6 4 7 3
Mantova logo Mantova Away Stats 3-2-5 3.00 1.30 1.70 7 3 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
Cesena logo Cesena League Stats
Mantova logo Mantova League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Cesena vs Mantova Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Cesena vs Mantova team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for Serie B, along with current injury news.

Cesena Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1

Mantova Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Cesena Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1

1 Alessandro Siano
15 Andrea Ciofi 6 Mihajlo Ilic 4 Jacopo Gelli 24 M. Mangraviti
10 Riccardo Pagano
14 Xavello Druiventak 25 Dimitri Bisoli 18 Matteo Guidi 80 Antonio Fiori
9 Cristian Shpendi
22 Francesco Bardi
5 Bodin Tomasevic 29 Stefano Cella 27 Alessio Castellini
41 Jonathan Silva 21 Simone Trimboli 25 Lorenzo Ignacchiti 50 Fahem Benaissa-Yahia
8 Rares Ilie 19 Francesco Ruocco
9 Ettore Gliozzi

Mantova Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Cesena Lineups

29 Aug Serie B
Entella 1-2 Cesena
23 Aug Serie B
Cesena 1-1 Sampdoria
17 Aug Coppa Italia
Sassuolo 3-0 Cesena
08 May Serie B
Cesena 3-4 Padova
01 May Serie B
Carrarese 0-0 Cesena
25 Apr Serie B
Cesena 0-0 Sampdoria

Previous Mantova Lineups

03 Sep Coppa Italia
Palermo 5-2 Mantova
30 Aug Serie B
Mantova 3-1 Empoli
22 Aug Serie B
Carrarese 1-2 Mantova
16 Aug Coppa Italia
Lazio 0-2 Mantova
08 May Serie B
Frosinone 5-0 Mantova
01 May Serie B
Mantova 3-2 Monza

Injuries & Suspensions

Cesena Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Mantova Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

Cesena Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Alessandro Diamanti

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jacopo Gelli 4 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Andrea Ciofi 15 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Dimitri Bisoli 25 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Mihajlo Ilic 6 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Alessandro Siano 1 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0

Mantova Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Francesco Modesto

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Alessio Castellini 27 D 2 180 2 0 0 2 1 0
Francesco Bardi 24 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 1 0
Stefano Cella 29 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Simone Trimboli 21 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Fahem Benaissa-Yahia 50 D 2 180 2 0 1 0 0 0
Italy FlagSerie B Table
Serie B Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Modena 2 2 0 0 5:1 6
2 Mantova 2 2 0 0 5:2 6
3 Palermo 2 2 0 0 4:2 6
4 Ascoli 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
5 Cesena 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
6 Padova 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
7 Sudtirol 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
8 Avellino 2 1 0 1 4:2 3
9 Arezzo 2 1 0 1 4:4 3
10 Pisa 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
11 Empoli 2 1 0 1 2:3 3
12 Vicenza 2 1 0 1 3:5 3
13 Juve Stabia 2 1 0 1 2:2 1
14 Benevento 2 0 1 1 2:3 1
15 Carrarese 2 0 1 1 2:3 1
16 Hellas Verona 2 0 1 1 2:3 1
17 Sampdoria 2 0 1 1 2:3 1
18 Catanzaro 2 0 0 2 3:5 0
19 Entella 2 0 0 2 1:3 0
20 Cremonese 2 0 0 2 0:4 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Avellino 2 1 0 1 4:2 3
2 Mantova 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
3 Vicenza 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
4 Palermo 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
5 Sudtirol 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
6 Empoli 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
7 Pisa 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
8 Ascoli 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
9 Cesena 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
10 Padova 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
11 Benevento 2 0 1 1 2:3 1
12 Modena 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 Juve Stabia 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 Catanzaro 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 Arezzo 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
16 Carrarese 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
17 Hellas Verona 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
18 Sampdoria 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
19 Entella 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
20 Cremonese 1 0 0 1 0:3 0

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