Mantova vs Cesena Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Mar 2026

Serie B Betting Preview: Mantova vs Cesena

Mantova clash with Cesena at Stadio Danilo Martelli, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Tuesday 17 March.

Mantova look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The beauty of this bet is that we’ll get a return at -120 if they get the better of Cesena and money back if the game finishes in a draw.

Mantova faced Empoli away when last in action. It was a 2-2 draw at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Francesco Modesto's team had 41% of possession and five shots on target, with Davide Bragantini and Stefano Cella scoring one goal apiece.

Cesena drew 2-2 in their previous game. This was at home against Frosinone at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi. I Cavallucci Marini had 48% possession and recorded six shots on goal, while Tommaso Corazza netted twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Cesena and Mantova saw the former win at home. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi. The past 3 H2H games have seen two Cesena victories and just one triumph for Mantova.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Mantova	38	13	7	18	45	57	-12	45:57	46
11	Cesena	38	12	10	16	45	56	-11	45:56	46

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. Mantova have had 50.6% possession and 5.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.4 corners.

Top scorer Davide Bragantini has found the net 5 times, with Leonardo Mancuso, Tommaso Marras and Francesco Ruocco getting 2 each. Nicolo Buso and Nicolo Radaelli are the leading assists makers with 2.

Cesena have won 1, lost 6 and drawn 3, with an average of 4.5 shots on goal, 9.4 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Emilia-Romagna side average 47.7% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against, while 2.1 goals have been conceded from 10.4 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Tommaso Corazza, Cristian Shpendi and Tommaso Berti, with 2 goals apiece. Cristian Shpendi and Riccardo Ciervo have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Mantova confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Francesco Bardi (GK), Ali Dembele, Stefano Cella, Alessio Castellini, Andrea Meroni, Simone Trimboli, Rachid Kouda, Fahem Benaissa-Yahia, Tommaso Marras, Nicolo Buso, Davis Mensah.

Cesena confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Jonathan Klinsmann (GK), Andrea Ciofi, Giovanni Zaro, Matteo Piacentini, Riccardo Ciervo, Matteo Francesconi, Tommaso Corazza, Tommaso Berti, Matteo Guidi, Giacomo Vrioni, Cristian Shpendi.

Mantova vs Cesena Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Mantova vs Cesena betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Taking Mantova 0.0 at -120 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. We get a nice return if they manage to win and the hosts could end up having the edge in this Serie B match.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest Serie B team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Mantova vs Cesena league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Mantova in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Cesena in any of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Cesena in 9 of their last 10 games.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 54.6% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Mantova 2 - 1 Cesena

An exciting bet could be a 2-1 victory in favor of Mantova at odds of +600. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Mantova Over 4.5 Corners -147

Mantova have covered the 4.5 corners line in four consecutive home games, with Cesena conceding over 4.5 corners in their past four away matches. We think that there’s a strong case for this outcome and we’ll back Mantova to cover the Team Corners line which is available at odds of -147.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Mantova

Total

10.80 5.40 5.40

Home

10.20 6.10 4.10

Away

10.80 4.20 6.60

Cesena

Total

10.10 5.00 5.10

Home

10.10 6.50 3.60

Away

9.80 4.10 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-128

Mantova Corners

Over 5.5

+108

Under 5.5

-154

Cesena Corners

Over 3.5

-154

Under 3.5

+108

Most Corners

1

-167

X

+575

2

+148

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Mantova vs Cesena 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.

With a 43% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Mantova are favourites to come out on top in this Serie B clash and they’re available at +130 with the bookmakers. Cesena are the +185 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Should you want to back Mantova to lead at the break, then there is +180 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Cesena have been chalked up at +240 and the draw is +117.

The market suggests the same probability when it comes to Over and Under 2.5 Goals, with this borne out by the odds of -119. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -154.

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Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+230

2

+185

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+117

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-370

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-149

2

+104

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-104

2 Hcp +0.25

-137

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-119

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+104

Stats: Serie B matches only
Mantova have swerved defeat at Stadio Danilo Martelli in the previous four matches. Francesco Modesto's team have five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Cesena have not triumphed in four straight away matches. I Cavallucci Marini have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Mantova beat Cesena 3-0 when they last met at Stadio Danilo Martelli.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Mantova Home Stats		5-2-3	2.70	1.50	1.20	4	6	6	4
Cesena Away Stats		2-3-5	2.00	0.70	1.30	3	7	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

Mantova vs Cesena Lineups & Team News

The Mantova vs Cesena team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for Serie B as well as the latest injury reports.

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