Spezia vs Cesena Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

Serie B Betting Preview: Spezia vs Cesena

Bottom-of-the-table Spezia host Cesena in this Italian Serie B game at Stadio Alberto Picco, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Expect a Tight Affair

The best plan could involve backing Cesena with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -106 when clashing with Spezia. Our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, allowing us to land a return in the event of a draw.

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Goalless Draw When Teams Last Clashed

Spezia lost when last in action. At Stadio Alberto Picco, they were turned over 2-1 at home to Palermo. Luca D'Angelo's team managed three shots on target and had 52% possession, with Samuel Giovane (own goal) getting the goal.

Cesena have now been defeated in back-to-back league games. This includes losing at home to Reggiana by a 2-1 scoreline. I Cavallucci Marini enjoyed 61% possession and had two shots on goal, with Riccardo Ciervo finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 0-0 draw when Cesena and Spezia last went head-to-head, with the former hosting this clash at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Cesena	8	4	2	2	13	11	2	13:11	14
20	Spezia	8	0	3	5	5	13	-8	5:13	3

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1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 5.3 attempts. Spezia have had 45.9% possession and 3.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts, while being awarded 3.7 corners.

Gianluca Lapadula is the top scorer along with five other players, with each of them scoring 1 goals. Rachid Kouda and Salvatore Esposito have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Cesena have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 9.6 attempts, 3.5 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. The Emilia-Romagna club average 48.1% possession, 3.6 corners in their favour and 3.0 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 2.5 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts.

Riccardo Ciervo is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Jalen Blesa and Cristian Shpendi both have 2. Tommaso Berti has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Spezia confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Mouhamadou Sarr (GK), Przemyslaw Wisniewski, Petko Hristov, Ales Mateju, Francesco Cassata, Adam Nagy, Salvatore Esposito, Rachid Kouda, Giuseppe Aurelio, Edoardo Soleri, Gianluca Lapadula.

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

Spezia vs Cesena Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Spezia vs Cesena betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

If you echo our view that Cesena can swerve defeat in this Serie B encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -106. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

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.

Key Spezia vs Cesena league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cesena in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cesena in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Spezia in 9 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Spezia in 15 of their last 20 games.

Cesena +0.25 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 51.5% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Spezia 1 - 2 Cesena

There’s the option to wager on Cesena to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +650 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Corners Prediction

Under 8.5 Corners -125

The past five matches featuring Cesena have seen 5.00 corners on average, with 7.50 the average corner count for the previous ten Spezia games. We expect the teams to fall short and this Total Corners bet can be backed at -125.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Spezia

Total

7.50 3.80 3.70

Home

8.70 4.30 4.40

Away

8.90 5.00 3.90

Cesena

Total

6.60 3.60 3.00

Home

8.50 5.90 2.60

Away

7.10 3.50 3.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-118

Under 8.5

-120

Spezia Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Cesena Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-175

X

+575

2

+185

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Spezia 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.

Bookies Make Spezia Favourites to Win

Spezia are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Serie B encounter. The +110 for them coming out on top suggests a 48% probability based on their latest betting odds. Cesena are the +235 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Spezia can be backed at -200 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, Cesena can be chanced at +138 on the same market.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you anticipate that a minimum of one side can manage a clean sheet, you might want to take the -139 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+110

X

+215

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+107

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-345

X2

-159

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+138

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-125

2 Hcp +0.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-175

Over 2.5

+123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-102

No

-139

Spezia Aiming to Get Back to Winning Ways at Home

Spezia haven’t won any of their past five games at Stadio Alberto Picco. Luca D'Angelo's team have recorded five defeats, four victories and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Cesena have clocked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Spezia overcame Cesena 2-1 when the sides last met at Stadio Alberto Picco.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Spezia Home Stats		4-1-5	3.00	1.50	1.50	6	4	6	4
Cesena Away Stats		5-2-3	2.40	1.20	1.20	5	5	6	4

• 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

Spezia vs Cesena Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Spezia vs Cesena without reviewing the latest team news. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Serie B lineups and the latest on injuries.

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