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 38 games · 37 pts (2025/26)
- AC Cesena 38 games · 46 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alberto Arena (Italy)
- Assistant 1 Marco Trinchieri (Italy)
- Assistant 2 Tiziana Trasciatti (Italy)
7 games this season
🟨 1.4/game
⚽ 10.6 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | AC Cesena | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Feb | FC Sudtirol | 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 |
Season Stats
| AC Reggiana | AC Cesena | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #11 |
| 37 | Points | 46 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 9 / 10 / 19 | W / D / L | 12 / 10 / 16 |
| 36 | Scored | 45 |
| 56 | Conceded | 56 |
| -20 | GD | -11 |
| 0.97 | PPG | 1.21 |
| 24% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
AC Reggiana this season
AC Reggiana this season
19%
Clean Sheets
AC Cesena this season
AC Cesena this season
AC Reggiana are 18th (37 pts). AC Cesena are 11th (46 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AC Reggiana
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AC Cesena
0-15
2/4
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/2
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore as AC Reggiana face off against AC Cesena in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Stadio Mapei - Citta del Tricolore. AC Cesena seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Andrea Meroni has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 76 appearances.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 19' The referee calls foul for Andrea Ciofi. He receives a card.
- 22' Emanuele Adamo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 22.
- 27' Matteo Francesconi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AC Reggiana tonight.
- 32' AC Reggiana currently sit 13 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 37' 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.
- 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. AC Reggiana and AC Cesena are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 47' Controversy at the stadium! Lorenzo Lucchesi argues furiously but the card stands.
- 51' Poor challenge from Daniele Donnarumma. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 57' Dario Saric doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 62' It’s gonna be a card for Lorenzo Ignacchiti.
- 65' A tactical swap from AC Cesena — Simone Pieraccini on, Andrea Ciofi off on 65 minutes.
- 66' The AC Cesena bench stirs into life. Cristian Shpendi is withdrawn and Antonino La Gumina gets his opportunity.
- 68' Natan Girma makes way for Matteo Maggio at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from AC Reggiana.
- 73' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 74' Oliver Urso gets the nod from AC Reggiana. He replaces Joaquin Sosa and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with AC Cesena winning 50% of all matches.
- 80' Another substitution for AC Reggiana to replace Lorenzo Lucchesi by Luca Cigarini on 80 minute.
- 81' Joseph Ceesay has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mirko Antonucci on 81 minute.
- 86' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AC Reggiana and AC Cesena are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 89' It’s gonna be a card for Antonio Vergara.
- AC Reggiana will have plenty to reflect on. AC Cesena were simply the better side today.
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
4 / 4
1.1
AC Reggiana xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
AC Cesena xG
I would bet for:
AC Reggiana or AC Cesena 69% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AC Cesena win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
AC Reggiana or Draw
64%
Draw or AC Cesena
67%
AC Reggiana or AC Cesena
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — AC Reggiana
| Handicap | AC Reggiana covers | Push | AC Cesena covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
AC Reggiana keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
AC Cesena keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

