AC Cesena vs US Cremonese, Serie B 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AC Cesena vs US Cremonese — Serie B at Dino Manuzzi.
- AC Cesena 8 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- US Cremonese 8 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Claudio Allegretta (Italy)
- Assistant 1 Dario Cecconi
- Assistant 2 Marco Belsanti (Italy)
3 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 10.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo FC | 8 | 22 |
| 2 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 8 | 17 |
| 3 | Modena FC 2018 | 8 | 16 |
| 4 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 8 | 15 |
| 5 | Benevento Calcio | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | AC Pisa 1909 | 8 | 14 |
| 7 | FC Sudtirol | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 8 | 11 |
| 9 | Padova Calcio | 8 | 10 |
| 10 | SS Arezzo | 8 | 10 |
| 11 | Hellas Verona FC | 8 | 9 |
| 12 | ACD Virtus Entella | 8 | 9 |
| 13 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 8 | 9 |
| 14 | SS Juve Stabia | 8 | 8 |
| 15 | AC Cesena | 8 | 8 |
| 16 | Empoli FC | 8 | 7 |
| 17 | Carrarese Calcio | 8 | 7 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 8 | 6 |
| 19 | UC Sampdoria | 8 | 5 |
| 20 | US Catanzaro | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #18 |
| 8 | Points | 6 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 1 / 5 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 3 / 4 |
| 8 | Scored | 6 |
| 12 | Conceded | 11 |
| -4 | GD | -5 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.75 |
| 13% | Win % | 13% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
AC Cesena this season
AC Cesena this season
25%
Clean Sheets
US Cremonese this season
US Cremonese this season
AC Cesena are 15th (8 pts). US Cremonese are 18th (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AC Cesena
0-15
–/–
16-30
4/2
31-45
1/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/3
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
US Cremonese
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/3
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
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 25
- 24
- 6
- 10
- 9
- 1
- 15
-
80
Antonio Fiori ↓ Luca D'Andrea 70'
- 18
- 4
- 14
Bench
-
7
Gianluca Frabotta ↑ 61'
- 2
- 32
-
16
Luca D'Andrea ↑ 70'
- 5
-
27
Marco Dalla Vecchia ↑ 70'
- 26
- 8
-
91
Alessandro De Benedetti ↑ 87'
- 39
- 23
- 3
Coach
Alessandro Diamanti
US Cremonese Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 16
- 15
- 5
- 20
- 90
- 38
- 22
- 21
- 27
-
14
Tommaso Berti ↓ Morten Thorsby 59'
- 10
Bench
-
71
Salvatore Elia ↑ 59'
-
2
Morten Thorsby ↑ 59'
- 12
- 11
-
9
Manuel De Luca ↑ 70'
-
6
Federico Baschirotto ↑ 66'
-
18
Michele Collocolo ↑ 59'
- 19
- 13
- 17
- 8
- 59
Coach
Marco Giampaolo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cristian Shpendi | 2 |
| Paulo Dentello | 1 |
| Giacomo Calo | 1 |
| Simone Bastoni | 1 |
| Federico Bonazzoli | 1 |
| Michele Collocolo | 1 |
| Jari Vandeputte | 1 |
Head to Head
AC Cesena Form
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 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 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
✗ WrongActual: AC Cesena win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.5%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
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.

