AC Cesena vs Modena FC 2018, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AC Cesena vs Modena FC 2018 — Serie B at Dino Manuzzi.
- AC Cesena 38 games · 46 pts (2025/26)
- Modena FC 2018 38 games · 55 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Monaldi (Italy)
- Assistant 1 Domenico Rocca
- Assistant 2 Nicolo Cipriani (Italy)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 18 Aug | Carrarese Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | AC Cesena | A | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Aug | AS Cittadella | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Aug | Frosinone Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Aug | SSC Bari | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | FC Sudtirol | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 May | Calcio Lecco 1912 | A | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| AC Cesena | Modena FC 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #6 |
| 46 | Points | 55 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 12 / 10 / 16 | W / D / L | 15 / 10 / 13 |
| 45 | Scored | 49 |
| 56 | Conceded | 36 |
| -11 | GD | +13 |
| 1.21 | PPG | 1.45 |
| 32% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
AC Cesena this season
AC Cesena this season
37%
Clean Sheets
Modena FC 2018 this season
Modena FC 2018 this season
AC Cesena are 11th (46 pts). Modena FC 2018 are 6th (55 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
Modena FC 2018
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against AC Cesena and Modena FC 2018 has kicked off!
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. AC Cesena and Modena FC 2018 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' Modena FC 2018 seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. AC Cesena in their 3-4-1-2 trying to find a way past Modena FC 2018's compact 4-3-2-1.
- 25' It’s a booking for AC Cesena player. Cristian Shpendi gets a card.
- 28' Magnificent from Pedro Mendes! That is 21 goals in 505 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 32' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Matteo Cotali.
- 37' AC Cesena is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 39' Goal! Simone Bastoni scores his 11 goal in 228 matches.
- 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Cristian Shpendi makes it 2-1.
- 46' Riyad Idrissi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matteo Cotali on 46 minute.
- 49' The referee calls foul for Antonio Palumbo. He receives a card.
- 54' The 27-year-old Mirko Antonucci has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 55' Giovanni Zaro has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 55 minutes.
- 60' Modena FC 2018 is showing some good football. However, Modena FC 2018 are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Kleis Bozhanaj. He replaces Giuseppe Caso on 63 minute.
- 65' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Mattia Caldara on 65 minutes.
- 67' The whistle greets Tommaso Berti as he departs to be replaced by Augustus Kargbo.
- 72' The home supporters are growing impatient. AC Cesena must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 77' Daniele Donnarumma has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Sydney van Hooijdonk. He replaces Cristian Shpendi on 78 minute.
- 83' Over 83 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 88' The travelling Modena FC 2018 supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 89' Simone Bastoni makes way for Raffaele Celia at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from AC Cesena.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
AC Cesena Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 35
-
30
Simone Bastoni ↓ Raffaele Celia 89'
- 3
- 23
- 1
- 24
- 9
-
14
Tommaso Berti ↓ Augustus Kargbo 67'
- 7
- 15
-
17
Emanuele Adamo ↓ Joseph Ceesay 78'
Bench
-
18
Sydney van Hooijdonk ↑ 78'
- 33
-
11
Joseph Ceesay ↑ 78'
-
10
Augustus Kargbo ↑ 67'
-
13
Raffaele Celia ↑ 89'
- 5
- 19
- 26
- 73
-
4
Riccardo Chiarello ↑ 89'
- 70
- 27
Coach
Michele Mignani
Modena FC 2018 Lineups
4-3-2-1Starting XI
- 16
- 23
-
8
Simone Santoro ↓ Fabio Abiuso 46'
- 26
-
10
Antonio Palumbo ↓ Cristian Cauz 89'
- 5
-
29
Matteo Cotali ↓ Riyad Idrissi 46'
- 11
-
20
Giuseppe Caso ↓ Kleis Bozhanaj 63'
- 18
- 19
Bench
- 92
- 9
-
4
Antonio Pergreffi ↑ 67'
-
33
Cristian Cauz ↑ 89'
- 1
- 25
-
90
Fabio Abiuso ↑ 46'
- 6
- 7
-
21
Kleis Bozhanaj ↑ 63'
- 2
-
27
Riyad Idrissi ↑ 46'
Coach
Pierpaolo Bisoli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Simone Bastoni | 1 |
| Cristian Shpendi | 1 |
| Pedro Mendes | 1 |
| Giovanni Zaro | 1 |
| Mirko Antonucci | 1 |
Head to Head
AC Cesena Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.5
AC Cesena xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
Modena FC 2018 xG
I would bet for:
AC Cesena or Modena FC 2018 74% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
AC Cesena or Draw
65%
Draw or Modena FC 2018
62%
AC Cesena or Modena FC 2018
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AC Cesena win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 1
6.5%
0 – 0
6.4%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — AC Cesena
| Handicap | AC Cesena covers | Push | Modena FC 2018 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
AC Cesena keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Modena FC 2018 keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

