Thursday , 1 October 2026

AC Cesena vs Mantova 1911 SSD, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2024-25
AC Cesena
4 – 2
Full Time
Mantova 1911 SSD
Sun 29 Sep 2024 · 13:00 UTC Dino Manuzzi 12,326 HT 45' · FT 45'
Cristian Shpendi 5' 1–0
Augustus Kargbo 21' 2–0
Giuseppe Prestia 43' 3–0
3–1 58' Alex Redolfi
Elayis Tavsan 70' 4–1
4–2 84' Francesco Ruocco
Y 12' Simone Trimboli
Augustus Kargbo 32' Y
Giacomo Calo 45' Y
Massimiliano Mangraviti 77' Y

Overview

Match Preview

AC Cesena vs Mantova 1911 SSD — Serie B at Dino Manuzzi.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniele Chiffi
  • Assistant 1 Marco Ceccon (Italy)
  • Assistant 2 Tiziana Trasciatti (Italy)
3 games this season 🟨 3.3/game ⚽ 8.0 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Palermo FC 5 13
2 FC Südtirol 5 11
3 Mantova 1911 SSD 5 11
4 Modena FC 2018 5 10
5 Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC 5 10
6 Padova Calcio 5 7
7 Benevento Calcio 5 7
8 Hellas Verona FC 5 7
9 AC Cesena 5 7
10 Calcio Avellino SSD 5 7
11 AC Pisa 1909 5 7
12 SS Arezzo 5 6
13 Empoli FC 5 6
14 ACD Virtus Entella 5 5
15 L.R. Vicenza Virtus 5 5
16 US Cremonese 5 5
17 UC Sampdoria 5 4
18 SS Juve Stabia 5 3
19 US Catanzaro 5 3
20 Carrarese Calcio 5 1

Head-to-Head

2
1
2
AC Cesena 5 games · Avg 3.8 goals Mantova 1911 SSD
Last 5 meetings
2024-09-29 AC Cesena 4–2 Mantova 1911 SSD

Recent Form

AC Cesena
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Mantova 1911 SSD
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#9 Position #3
7 Points 11
5 Played 5
1 / 4 / 0 W / D / L 3 / 2 / 0
7 Scored 10
6 Conceded 5
+1 GD +5
1.40 PPG 2.20
20% Win % 60%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
AC Cesena this season
20% Clean Sheets
Mantova 1911 SSD this season

AC Cesena are 9th (7 pts). Mantova 1911 SSD are 3rd (11 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

AC Cesena
0-15
–/–
16-30
4/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Mantova 1911 SSD
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
3/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

AC Cesena
Cristian Shpendi 6 G
Antonio Fiori 1 G
Mantova 1911 SSD
Francesco Ruocco 4 G
Vanja Vlahovic 2 G
Rares Ilie 1 G 1 A
Fahem Benaissa-Yahia 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between AC Cesena and Mantova 1911 SSD is underway.
  • 5' Cristian Shpendi does the damage! The net is bulging and AC Cesena surge ahead!
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 12' Simone Trimboli picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 17' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 21' Augustus Kargbo is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 26' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 29' Tommaso Maggioni gets the nod from Mantova 1911 SSD. He replaces Nicolo Radaelli and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 32' Poor challenge from Augustus Kargbo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 37' AC Cesena are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 42' Alessandro De Benedetti has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 78 appearances.
  • 43' GOAL! Giuseppe Prestia scores on 43.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Giacomo Calo is booked for AC Cesena — card on 45.
  • 50' Fabrizio Brignani needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 54' It is a substitution in AC Cesena team. Augustus Kargbo is replaced by Elayis Tavsan on 54 minute.
  • 58' The Alex Redolfi breaks the deadlock on 58 minutes. 3-1!
  • 63' It is a substitution in Mantova 1911 SSD team. Mattia Aramu is replaced by Leonardo Mancuso on 63 minute.
  • 68' It is a cagey affair so far. AC Cesena in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Mantova 1911 SSD's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 70' What a moment for Elayis Tavsan! That strike on 70 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 72' Marco Curto gets the nod from AC Cesena. He replaces Emanuele Adamo and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' The AC Cesena bench stirs into life. Cristian Shpendi is withdrawn and Sydney van Hooijdonk gets his opportunity.
  • 76' Another substitution for Mantova 1911 SSD to replace Antonio Fiori by Francesco Ruocco on 76 minute.
  • 77' It’s gonna be a card for Massimiliano Mangraviti.
  • 82' Supporters expect more eagerness from Giacomo Calo, as he is very good at scoring at Dino Manuzzi with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 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.
  • 4-2 the final result. Mantova 1911 SSD will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

AC Cesena Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michele Mignani

Mantova 1911 SSD Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Davide Possanzini

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cristian Shpendi 2
Francesco Ruocco 2
Giuseppe Prestia 1
Alex Redolfi 1
Davide Bragantini 1
Antonio Fiori 1
Alessandro De Benedetti 1
Elayis Tavsan 1

Head to Head

2024-09-29 AC Cesena 4–2 Mantova 1911 SSD

AC Cesena Form

2024-09-29 AC Cesena 4–2 Mantova 1911 SSD W 2024-09-21 Palermo FC 0–0 AC Cesena D 2024-09-13 AC Cesena 2–2 Modena FC 2018 D 2024-09-01 Spezia Calcio 2–1 AC Cesena L 2024-08-28 AC Cesena 2–0 US Catanzaro W 2024-08-24 US Sassuolo Calcio 2–1 AC Cesena L

Mantova 1911 SSD Form

2024-09-29 AC Cesena 4–2 Mantova 1911 SSD L 2024-09-22 Mantova 1911 SSD 1–0 AS Cittadella W 2024-09-14 SSC Bari 2–0 Mantova 1911 SSD L 2024-09-01 Mantova 1911 SSD 1–0 US Salernitana 1919 W 2024-08-28 SS Juve Stabia 1–0 Mantova 1911 SSD L 2024-08-25 Mantova 1911 SSD 3–2 Cosenza Calcio W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.29 AC Cesena xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66 Mantova 1911 SSD xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AC Cesena52% Draw22% Mantova 1911 SSD26%
Actual: AC Cesena win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes72% 0% No28%
Avg goals/match: 3.95
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 55%
45%
± 4.5 36%
64%

Double Chance

AC Cesena or Draw
74%
Draw or Mantova 1911 SSD
48%
AC Cesena or Mantova 1911 SSD
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
AC Cesena39% Draw38% Mantova 1911 SSD23%
Actual: AC Cesena win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 1
8.1%
2 – 2
6.6%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.2%
3 – 2
5.1%
1 – 0
4%
3 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.7%
4 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — AC Cesena

Handicap AC Cesena covers Push Mantova 1911 SSD covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 15% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 19% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 14% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

AC Cesena keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Mantova 1911 SSD keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.