Saturday , 24 October 2026

AC Cesena vs US Cremonese, Serie B 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2026-27
AC Cesena
2 – 2
Full Time
US Cremonese
Sat 12 Sep 2026 · 17:30 UTC Dino Manuzzi HT 45' · FT 45'
Cristian Shpendi 22' 1–0
Cristian Shpendi pen 59' 2–0
2–1 75' Michele Collocolo
2–2 80' Federico Bonazzoli
Antonio Fiori 39' Y
Mihajlo Ilic 45' Y
Jacopo Gelli 77' Y
Gianluca Frabotta 80' Y
Y 90' Federico Bonazzoli

Overview

Match Preview

AC Cesena vs US Cremonese — Serie B at Dino Manuzzi.

Match Details

  • Referee Claudio Allegretta (Italy)
  • Assistant 1 Dario Cecconi
  • Assistant 2 Marco Belsanti (Italy)

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

1
1
1
AC Cesena 3 games · Avg 2.7 goals US Cremonese
Last 5 meetings
2026-09-12 AC Cesena 2–2 US Cremonese 2025-02-22 US Cremonese 1–2 AC Cesena 2024-12-26 AC Cesena 0–1 US Cremonese

Recent Form

AC Cesena
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Sep US Cremonese H 2–2 D
06 Sep Mantova 1911 SSD H 1–1 D
29 Aug ACD Virtus Entella A 2–1 W
23 Aug UC Sampdoria H 1–1 D
08 May Padova Calcio H 3–4 L
01 May Carrarese Calcio A 0–0 D
US Cremonese
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Sep AC Cesena A 2–2 D
06 Sep Padova Calcio H 3–1 W
28 Aug Modena FC 2018 H 0–3 L
22 Aug Empoli FC A 0–1 L
24 May Como 1907 H 1–4 L
17 May Udinese Calcio A 1–0 W

Season Stats

AC Cesena US Cremonese
#13 Position #17
8 Points 6
7 Played 7
1 / 5 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 3 / 3
8 Scored 6
9 Conceded 10
-1 GD -4
1.14 PPG 0.86
14% Win % 14%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
AC Cesena this season
29% Clean Sheets
US Cremonese this season

AC Cesena are 13th (8 pts). US Cremonese are 17th (6 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

AC Cesena
Cristian Shpendi 6 G 1 A
Antonio Fiori 2 G
US Cremonese
Federico Bonazzoli 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against AC Cesena and US Cremonese has kicked off!
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. AC Cesena in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past US Cremonese's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with US Cremonese winning 0% of all matches.
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. AC Cesena needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' AC Cesena are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 22' Assisted by Dimitri Bisoli with the perfectly-timed delivery and Cristian Shpendi makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 27' It looks surprising US Cremonese does not make any changes. Yuri Rocchetti has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 32' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 39' It’s a booking for AC Cesena player. Antonio Fiori gets a card.
  • 44' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Antonio Fiori made 82 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Mihajlo Ilic.
  • 50' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 55' AC Cesena are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined US Cremonese backline.
  • 59' A change in the US Cremonese ranks — Jari Vandeputte exits the field as Salvatore Elia enters on 59.
  • 59' Magnificent from Cristian Shpendi! That is 19 goals in 82 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 61' Time for substitution for AC Cesena. Xavello Druiventak is replaced by Gianluca Frabotta.
  • 66' A change in the US Cremonese ranks — Yuri Rocchetti exits the field as Federico Baschirotto enters on 66.
  • 70' The US Cremonese manager makes a substitution. Simone Pontisso departs to be replaced by Manuel De Luca.
  • 75' Brilliant from the ! Michele Collocolo makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 75.
  • 77' The referee calls foul for Jacopo Gelli. He receives a card.
  • 80' Gianluca Frabotta has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 80.
  • 80' Federico Bonazzoli makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and US Cremonese are in front.
  • 85' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 87' Alessandro De Benedetti has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matteo Guidi on 87 minute.
  • 90' Federico Bonazzoli catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

AC Cesena Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alessandro Diamanti

US Cremonese Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marco Giampaolo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cristian Shpendi 2
Simone Bastoni 1
Federico Bonazzoli 1
Michele Collocolo 1
Jari Vandeputte 1
Paulo Dentello 1
Giacomo Calo 1

Head to Head

2026-09-12 AC Cesena 2–2 US Cremonese 2025-02-22 US Cremonese 1–2 AC Cesena 2024-12-26 AC Cesena 0–1 US Cremonese

AC Cesena Form

2026-09-12 AC Cesena 2–2 US Cremonese D 2026-09-06 AC Cesena 1–1 Mantova 1911 SSD D 2026-08-29 ACD Virtus Entella 1–2 AC Cesena W 2026-08-23 AC Cesena 1–1 UC Sampdoria D 2026-05-08 AC Cesena 3–4 Padova Calcio L 2026-05-01 Carrarese Calcio 0–0 AC Cesena D

US Cremonese Form

2026-09-12 AC Cesena 2–2 US Cremonese D 2026-09-06 US Cremonese 3–1 Padova Calcio W 2026-08-28 US Cremonese 0–3 Modena FC 2018 L 2026-08-22 Empoli FC 1–0 US Cremonese L 2026-05-24 US Cremonese 1–4 Como 1907 L 2026-05-17 Udinese Calcio 0–1 US Cremonese W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.43 AC Cesena xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 US Cremonese xG
I would bet for: AC Cesena or US Cremonese 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
AC Cesena43% Draw28% US Cremonese29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

AC Cesena or Draw
72%
Draw or US Cremonese
57%
AC Cesena or US Cremonese
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
AC Cesena30% Draw48% US Cremonese22%
Actual: AC Cesena win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.6%

Asian Handicap — AC Cesena

Handicap AC Cesena covers Push US Cremonese covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 21% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 17% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

AC Cesena keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
US Cremonese keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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