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

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
#11 Position #15
7 Points 6
6 Played 6
1 / 4 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 3 / 2
7 Scored 5
8 Conceded 7
-1 GD -2
1.17 PPG 1.00
17% Win % 17%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
AC Cesena this season
33% Clean Sheets
US Cremonese this season

AC Cesena are 11th (7 pts). US Cremonese are 15th (6 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for AC Cesena to score. At the same time, US Cremonese does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' AC Cesena are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined US Cremonese backline.
  • 10' It looks surprising AC Cesena does not make any changes. Federico Bonazzoli has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Xavello Druiventak made 80 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. AC Cesena and US Cremonese are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 22' What a strike from Cristian Shpendi! The score is 1-0.
  • 27' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 32' US Cremonese have won 166 goals from 156 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matteo Bianchetti, as he is very good at scoring at Dino Manuzzi with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 39' The referee shows AC Cesena player a card on 39.
  • 44' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 45' AC Cesena receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
  • 50' AC Cesena currently sit 10 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 59' A change in the US Cremonese ranks — Jari Vandeputte exits the field as Salvatore Elia enters on 59.
  • 59' The Albania Cristian Shpendi breaks the deadlock on 59 minutes. 2-0!
  • 61' The AC Cesena manager makes a substitution. Xavello Druiventak departs to be replaced by Gianluca Frabotta.
  • 66' A tactical swap from US Cremonese — Federico Baschirotto on, Yuri Rocchetti off on 66 minutes.
  • 70' The US Cremonese manager makes a substitution. Simone Pontisso departs to be replaced by Manuel De Luca.
  • 75' The Italy Michele Collocolo breaks the deadlock on 75 minutes. 2-1!
  • 77' Controversy at the stadium! Jacopo Gelli argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 80' It’s gonna be a card for Gianluca Frabotta.
  • 80' Federico Bonazzoli has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 80 minutes.
  • 85' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Alessandro Diamanti will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Alessandro De Benedetti. He replaces Matteo Guidi on 87 minute.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Federico Bonazzoli.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — AC Cesena 2-2 US Cremonese.

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
1.32 AC Cesena xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 US Cremonese xG
I would bet for: AC Cesena or US Cremonese 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
AC Cesena41% Draw29% US Cremonese30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

AC Cesena or Draw
70%
Draw or US Cremonese
59%
AC Cesena or US Cremonese
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
AC Cesena28% Draw49% US Cremonese23%
Actual: AC Cesena win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.6%
1 – 0
10.1%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — AC Cesena

Handicap AC Cesena covers Push US Cremonese covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 21% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

AC Cesena keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
US Cremonese keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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