AC Cesena vs Mantova 1911 SSD, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AC Cesena vs Mantova 1911 SSD — Serie B at Dino Manuzzi.
- AC Cesena 38 games · 46 pts (2025/26)
- Mantova 1911 SSD 38 games · 46 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Chiffi
- Assistant 1 Marco Ceccon (Italy)
- Assistant 2 Tiziana Trasciatti (Italy)
4 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 2.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezia FC | 38 | 82 |
| 2 | Frosinone Calcio | 38 | 81 |
| 3 | AC Monza | 38 | 76 |
| 4 | Palermo FC | 38 | 72 |
| 5 | US Catanzaro | 38 | 59 |
| 6 | Modena FC 2018 | 38 | 55 |
| 7 | SS Juve Stabia | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 38 | 49 |
| 9 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 38 | 46 |
| 10 | Padova Calcio | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | AC Cesena | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Carrarese Calcio | 38 | 44 |
| 13 | UC Sampdoria | 38 | 44 |
| 14 | ACD Virtus Entella | 38 | 42 |
| 15 | Empoli FC | 38 | 41 |
| 16 | FC Sudtirol | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | SSC Bari | 38 | 40 |
| 18 | AC Reggiana | 38 | 37 |
| 19 | Spezia Calcio | 38 | 35 |
| 20 | Delfino Pescara 1936 | 38 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Mantova 1911 SSD | H | 4–2 | W |
| 21 Sep | Palermo FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Sep | Modena FC 2018 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Sep | Spezia Calcio | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Aug | US Catanzaro | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | AC Cesena | A | 2–4 | L |
| 22 Sep | AS Cittadella | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | SSC Bari | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Sep | US Salernitana 1919 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | SS Juve Stabia | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Aug | Cosenza Calcio | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| AC Cesena | Mantova 1911 SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #9 |
| 46 | Points | 46 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 12 / 10 / 16 | W / D / L | 13 / 7 / 18 |
| 45 | Scored | 45 |
| 56 | Conceded | 57 |
| -11 | GD | -12 |
| 1.21 | PPG | 1.21 |
| 32% | Win % | 34% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
AC Cesena this season
AC Cesena this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Mantova 1911 SSD this season
Mantova 1911 SSD this season
AC Cesena are 11th (46 pts). Mantova 1911 SSD are 9th (46 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AC Cesena
0-15
2/4
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Mantova 1911 SSD
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/2
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Dino Manuzzi as AC Cesena face off against Mantova 1911 SSD in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Magnificent from Cristian Shpendi! That is 13 goals in 76 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 10' Mantova 1911 SSD fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 12' Simone Trimboli picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 17' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Davide Bragantini suffering a number of foals already.
- 21' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Augustus Kargbo makes it 2-0.
- 26' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michele Mignani might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 29' Mantova 1911 SSD make a change. Nicolo Radaelli trudges off to be replaced by Tommaso Maggioni on 29 minutes.
- 32' The referee calls foul for Augustus Kargbo. He receives a card.
- 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 42' AC Cesena are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 43' Giuseppe Prestia does the damage! The net is bulging and AC Cesena surge ahead!
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Giacomo Calo on 45 minutes.
- 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 54' Another change for AC Cesena made on 54 minute. Augustus Kargbo leaves to be changed by Elayis Tavsan.
- 58' Magnificent from Alex Redolfi! That is 2 goals in 0 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 63' A change in the Mantova 1911 SSD ranks — Mattia Aramu exits the field as Leonardo Mancuso enters on 63.
- 68' Mantova 1911 SSD is showing some good football. However, Mantova 1911 SSD are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 70' Elayis Tavsan adds to his 0 season tally! AC Cesena lead 4-1 — and this changes everything.
- 72' The whistle greets Emanuele Adamo as he departs to be replaced by Marco Curto.
- 73' AC Cesena manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sydney van Hooijdonk is hanging Cristian Shpendi on the field on 73 minute.
- 76' A change in the Mantova 1911 SSD ranks — Antonio Fiori exits the field as Francesco Ruocco enters on 76.
- 77' Massimiliano Mangraviti has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 77.
- 82' Salvatore Burrai has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 84' Francesco Ruocco makes no mistake. The score reads 4-2 and Mantova 1911 SSD are in front.
- 88' Simone Bastoni makes way for Matteo Francesconi at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from AC Cesena.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from AC Cesena to claim maximum points.
Lineups
AC Cesena Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 35
- 30
- 23
- 1
- 24
-
10
Augustus Kargbo ↓ Elayis Tavsan 54'
- 9
- 7
- 19
- 15
-
17
Emanuele Adamo ↓ Marco Curto 72'
Bench
-
18
Sydney van Hooijdonk ↑ 73'
- 33
-
3
Marco Curto ↑ 72'
- 11
-
20
Elayis Tavsan ↑ 54'
- 13
-
5
Leonardo Mendicino ↑ 54'
- 14
- 26
- 73
-
70
Matteo Francesconi ↑ 88'
- 8
Coach
Michele Mignani
Mantova 1911 SSD Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
70
Mattia Aramu ↓ Leonardo Mancuso 63'
- 5
- 1
- 13
- 21
- 30
- 8
- 23
- 11
- 7
- 17
Bench
- 6
-
19
Leonardo Mancuso ↑ 63'
- 4
- 10
- 24
- 12
-
27
Tommaso Maggioni ↑ 29'
-
14
Francesco Galuppini ↑ 76'
- 87
- 28
-
9
Alessandro De Benedetti ↑ 63'
-
18
Francesco Ruocco ↑ 76'
Coach
Davide Possanzini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cristian Shpendi | 1 |
| Giuseppe Prestia | 1 |
| Alex Redolfi | 1 |
| Francesco Ruocco | 1 |
| Davide Bragantini | 1 |
| Antonio Fiori | 1 |
| Alessandro De Benedetti | 1 |
| Elayis Tavsan | 1 |
Head to Head
AC Cesena Form
Mantova 1911 SSD Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.48
AC Cesena xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Mantova 1911 SSD xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AC Cesena win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.92
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 4.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
Double Chance
AC Cesena or Draw
79%
Draw or Mantova 1911 SSD
42%
AC Cesena or Mantova 1911 SSD
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AC Cesena win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 1
7.9%
3 – 1
7%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 2
5%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 0
4.6%
4 – 1
4.3%
4 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — AC Cesena
| Handicap | AC Cesena covers | Push | Mantova 1911 SSD covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 17% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 20% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 11% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
AC Cesena keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Mantova 1911 SSD keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.