Cesena vs Sampdoria Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2026

Cesena vs Sampdoria Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Sampdoria Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -185

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We’ll back Sampdoria to beat Cesena on the Asian Handicap, with odds of -185 on offer that they triumph with a +0.5 goal advantage. If the visitors can avoid a loss, then we enjoy a payout with this bet.

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

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Cesena take on Sampdoria at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 23 August.

Cesena lost their last Serie B game, suffering a 4-3 home defeat to Calcio Padova at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi. The Emilia-Romagna club had most of the ball recording 58% possession and ten shots on target, with Cristian Shpendi scoring two goals and Alberto Cerri registering the other.

On Monday night, Cesena visited Sassuolo in the Coppa Italia and were defeated 3-0.

Sampdoria lost their previous Serie B game. Away from home, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Reggiana at Stadio Mapei. I Blucerchiati dominated possession with 68% of the ball and managed six shots on goal.

Last time out, Sampdoria suffered a 2-0 Coppa Italia defeat when visiting Cremonese.

Last H2H Battle Saw No Goals Scored

Cesena are unbeaten when it comes to the past three games against Sampdoria, with the last clash ending in a 0-0 draw at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi. The previous 4 H2H meetings have involved two Cesena wins, a single draw and one Sampdoria victory.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Cesena	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
17	Sampdoria	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Cesena have 1 win, 4 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. I Cavallucci Marini have averaged 52.8% possession and 4.3 corners per match, conceding 1.5 goals and 5.7 corners from 3.8 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts.

Cristian Shpendi leads the way with 3 goals, with Alberto Cerri and Tommaso Corazza scoring 2 each. Alberto Cerri, Marco Olivieri and Tommaso Berti are the leading assists makers with 2.

Sampdoria have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.6 goals from 9.9 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 51.4% possession, 5.6 corners in their favour and 4.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 9.7 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Oliver Abildgaard is the leading scorer along with five others, with 1 goals on the board each. Matteo Brunori, Manuel Cicconi and Luigi Cherubini have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Cesena predicted lineup (4-3-3): Alessandro Siano (GK), Andrea Ciofi, Mihajlo Ilic, Mark Natta, Antonio David, Dimitri Bisoli, Riccardo Pagano, Matteo Guidi, Xavello Druiventak, Cristian Shpendi, Maat Daniel Caprini.

Sampdoria predicted lineup (4-3-3): Peter Vindahl Jensen (GK), Alessandro Di Pardo, Stefan Gartenmann, Mattia Viti, Manuel Cicconi, Liam Henderson, Salvatore Esposito, Alessandro Bellemo, Danel Sinani, Tobias Lauritsen, Lorenzo Insigne.

Main Match Prediction

We’re wagering Sampdoria +0.5 at -185 with a fair degree of confidence. A positive result can be engineered on the Asian Handicap in this Serie B match, with the numbers backing up this pick.

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

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sampdoria in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sampdoria in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cesena in 6 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cesena in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cesena in 17 of their last 20 games.

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The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 64.9% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cesena 1 - 1 Sampdoria

There are odds of +425 available that we see a 1-1 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Cesena vs Sampdoria 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.

The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Cesena are +138 to land a Serie B victory, while Sampdoria are +195 to win. The draw is trading at +220 should you think the clash will end all square.

You can back Cesena at -152 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Sampdoria are +102 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -130.

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Full-Time Result

1

+138

X

+220

2

+195

Half-Time Result

1

+185

X

+106

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-345

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-152

2

+102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

+125

2 Hcp +0.5

-185

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-115

Stats: Serie B matches only
Cesena haven’t won any of their past three games at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi. The Emilia-Romagna club have collected five losses, three draws and two victories in the past 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

Sampdoria have recorded five defeats, three draws and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

The most recent Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi meeting saw Cesena draw 0-0 with Sampdoria.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Cesena Home Stats		2-3-5	3.50	1.50	2.00	7	3	7	3
Sampdoria Away Stats		2-3-5	2.00	0.70	1.30	5	5	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

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Cesena vs Sampdoria Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Cesena vs Sampdoria before making your bets. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Serie B lineups along with the latest injury developments.

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