Palermo vs Cesena Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2026

Serie B Betting Preview: Palermo vs Cesena

Palermo go head-to-head with Cesena at Stadio Renzo Barbera, with kick-off set for 11:15 on Saturday 18 April.

If you agree with our verdict that Palermo will have the edge when clashing with Cesena, then you can back the home team at -200. We’re expecting a return with this Full-Time Result bet.

Palermo drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Frosinone at Stadio Benito Stirpe. Filippo Inzaghi's men had seven shots on target and boasted 54% possession, with Filippo Ranocchia registering the goal.

Cesena have suffered a defeat in back-to-back Serie B road games including a recent 2-0 loss. This occurred at Stadio Romeo Menti against Juve Stabia. The Emilia-Romagna team had two shots on goal and 50% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cesena have avoided defeat against Palermo in the past three games, with their last clash being a 1-1 draw at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi. The previous 3 H2H games have featured two draws and one Cesena victory.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Palermo	38	20	12	6	61	33	28	61:33	72
11	Cesena	38	12	10	16	45	56	-11	45:56	46

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Palermo have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. The Sicily side have averaged 48.8% possession and 5.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.9 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 8.9 attempts and 4.9 corners.

Joel Pohjanpalo leads the way with 6 goals, while Filippo Ranocchia and Mattia Bani have scored 4 and 2 respectively. The leading assistor is Antonio Palumbo with 3.

Cesena have won 1, lost 5 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.0 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. There’s been an average of 49.0% possession, 3.5 corners taken and 5.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.0 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts.

Cristian Shpendi has scored 3 goals, followed by Tommaso Berti and Tommaso Corazza on 2. Tommaso Berti and Alberto Cerri are the top assist makers, managing 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Palermo confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Alfred Gomis (GK), Niccolo Pierozzi, Mattia Bani, Pietro Ceccaroni, Rui Modesto, Jacopo Segre, Filippo Ranocchia, Tommaso Augello, Jeremy Le Douaron, Antonio Palumbo, Joel Pohjanpalo.

Cesena confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jonathan Klinsmann (GK), Andrea Ciofi, Giovanni Zaro, Matteo Piacentini, Tommaso Corazza, Michele Castagnetti, Dimitri Bisoli, Cristian Shpendi, Tommaso Berti, Marco Olivieri, Alberto Cerri.

Palermo vs Cesena Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the best Palermo vs Cesena betting angles, including a key match prediction, our corners pick, correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Palermo could land the money in this Serie B game and we’ll take this pick with confidence. There are appealing odds of -200 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.

The Serie B experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Key Palermo vs Cesena league stats:

• Palermo have won 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• Palermo have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Cesena have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Cesena have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Cesena have lost their last 2 games on the road.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 66.7% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 70-75% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this bet.

If you’re looking for bigger odds, check out Palermo on the Asian Handicap. You can potentially back them at -1 or even -1.5 if you’re expecting a comfortable win.

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Our Match Prediction

Palermo To Win @ -200 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Palermo 2 - 0 Cesena

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Palermo to win by a 2-0 scoreline. At odds of +510, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Corners Prediction

Cesena Under 3.5 Corners -105

The 3.5 corners line has not been covered by Cesena in four straight away games, while the past four Palermo home matches have seen under 3.5 corners conceded. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -105 that Cesena come up short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Palermo

Total

10.40 5.50 4.90

Home

8.90 4.80 4.10

Away

10.40 5.50 4.90

Cesena

Total

8.90 3.50 5.40

Home

9.90 6.20 3.70

Away

9.50 3.80 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-116

Under 9.5

-122

Palermo Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-118

Cesena Corners

Over 3.5

-122

Under 3.5

-116

Most Corners

1

-238

X

+600

2

+210

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Palermo 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.

At betting odds of -200, the bookies make Palermo probable winners and there’s a 67% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Serie B encounter. Cesena are the +440 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

There is odds of -125 if you want to back Palermo -1 on the Asian Handicap. A victory of two or more goals against Cesena equals a full payout, with a one-goal triumph seeing a full refund.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -139.

No matter what Serie B game is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-200

X

+310

2

+440

Half-Time Result

1

-102

X

+135

2

+440

Double Chance

1X

-909

12

-556

X2

+133

Draw No Bet

1

-556

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-125

2 Hcp +1

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+108

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-139

No

-108

Stats: Serie B matches only
Palermo haven’t been beaten in ten straight games at Stadio Renzo Barbera. Filippo Inzaghi's men have nine wins and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.30 goals per match and conceding 0.50.

Cesena haven’t won any of their past six away games. The Emilia-Romagna team have finished with six defeats, three draws and one win in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

The most recent Stadio Renzo Barbera meeting saw Palermo draw 0-0 with Cesena.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Palermo Home Stats		9-1-0	2.80	2.30	0.50	6	4	3	7
Cesena Away Stats		1-3-6	2.30	0.60	1.70	4	6	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

Palermo vs Cesena Lineups & Team News

Always review the Palermo vs Cesena team news before locking in your bets. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for Serie B and the newest injury information.

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