AC Reggiana vs AC Cesena, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AC Reggiana vs AC Cesena — Serie B at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore.
- AC Reggiana 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AC Cesena 5 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alberto Arena (Italy)
- Assistant 1 Marco Trinchieri (Italy)
- Assistant 2 Tiziana Trasciatti (Italy)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | AC Cesena | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Feb | FC Südtirol | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Palermo FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jan | US Salernitana 1919 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | SSC Bari | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Dec | Mantova 1911 SSD | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | AC Reggiana | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | US Catanzaro | A | 2–4 | L |
| 25 Jan | SSC Bari | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Jan | UC Sampdoria | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | AS Cittadella | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Dec | Carrarese Calcio | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
AC Cesena this season
AC Cesena this season
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
AC Cesena
| Cristian Shpendi | 6 G |
| Antonio Fiori | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! AC Reggiana welcome AC Cesena for this crunch clash at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. AC Reggiana in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past AC Cesena's compact 3-5-2.
- 10' AC Reggiana are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AC Cesena backline.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 19' Andrea Ciofi was booked on 19.
- 22' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Emanuele Adamo on 22 minutes.
- 27' AC Cesena come into this ranked 10 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 32' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 42' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AC Reggiana that had 114 games and scored 87 goals.
- 47' That is a card for AC Reggiana. Lorenzo Lucchesi will be fuming at that decision.
- 51' The referee shows AC Cesena player a card on 51.
- 56' AC Reggiana is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 57' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dario Saric makes it 0-1.
- 62' The referee calls foul for Lorenzo Ignacchiti. He receives a card.
- 65' The whistle greets Andrea Ciofi as he departs to be replaced by Simone Pieraccini.
- 66' The crowd applauds Cristian Shpendi as he leaves the pitch. Antonino La Gumina steps in for AC Cesena.
- 68' Matteo Maggio is ready to make an impact after coming on for Natan Girma at the 68 minute mark.
- 73' 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.
- 74' A change in the AC Reggiana ranks — Joaquin Sosa exits the field as Oliver Urso enters on 74.
- 79' Joseph Ceesay is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AC Cesena so far.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Luca Cigarini. He replaces Lorenzo Lucchesi on 80 minute.
- 81' Joseph Ceesay gets the nod from AC Cesena. He replaces Mirko Antonucci and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' A quiet spell here at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore. AC Cesena seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Antonio Vergara on 89.
- Full Time. AC Cesena beats AC Reggiana
Lineups
AC Reggiana Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
77
Elvis Kabashi ↓ Luca Vido 68'
- 31
- 22
- 13
- 11
- 30
-
3
Joaquin Sosa ↓ Oliver Urso 74'
- 5
- 25
- 44
-
80
Natan Girma ↓ Matteo Maggio 68'
Bench
-
10
Luca Vido ↑ 68'
-
8
Luca Cigarini ↑ 80'
-
29
Oliver Urso ↑ 74'
- 15
- 87
- 99
-
27
Matteo Maggio ↑ 68'
- 19
Coach
William Viali
AC Cesena Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 33
-
8
Dario Saric ↓ Flavio Russo 81'
- 30
-
23
Mirko Antonucci ↓ Joseph Ceesay 81'
- 24
- 9
- 7
- 19
- 15
- 17
- 70
Bench
- 1
-
11
Joseph Ceesay ↑ 81'
- 20
-
27
Antonino La Gumina ↑ 66'
- 13
-
5
Leonardo Mendicino ↑ 74'
-
91
Flavio Russo ↑ 81'
- 14
- 26
- 71
-
73
Simone Pieraccini ↑ 65'
- 39
Coach
Michele Mignani
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cristian Shpendi | 1 |
| Stefano Pettinari | 1 |
| Dario Saric | 1 |
AC Reggiana Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12
AC Reggiana xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
AC Cesena xG
I would bet for:
AC Reggiana or AC Cesena 68% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: AC Cesena win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
AC Reggiana or Draw
67%
Draw or AC Cesena
65%
AC Reggiana or AC Cesena
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.5%
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.5%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — AC Reggiana
| Handicap | AC Reggiana covers | Push | AC Cesena covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
AC Reggiana keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
AC Cesena keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

