AS Cittadella vs AC Cesena, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AS Cittadella vs AC Cesena — Serie B at Stadio P.C. Tombolato.
- AS Cittadella 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AC Cesena 11 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Federico Dionisi
- Assistant 1 Daniele Bindoni
- Assistant 2 Gaetano Massara (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo FC | 11 | 27 |
| 2 | Modena FC 2018 | 11 | 23 |
| 3 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 11 | 20 |
| 4 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 11 | 19 |
| 5 | Benevento Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 6 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | Hellas Verona FC | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | AC Pisa 1909 | 11 | 16 |
| 9 | US Cremonese | 11 | 15 |
| 10 | Padova Calcio | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | AC Cesena | 11 | 15 |
| 12 | FC Südtirol | 11 | 15 |
| 13 | SS Juve Stabia | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | SS Arezzo | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | UC Sampdoria | 11 | 11 |
| 16 | ACD Virtus Entella | 11 | 10 |
| 17 | Carrarese Calcio | 11 | 10 |
| 18 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 11 | 9 |
| 19 | Empoli FC | 11 | 9 |
| 20 | US Catanzaro | 11 | 6 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | AC Cesena | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | Palermo FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | UC Sampdoria | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Oct | Carrarese Calcio | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | Cosenza Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Oct | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 1–6 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | AS Cittadella | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | FC Südtirol | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | US Salernitana 1919 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | Brescia Calcio | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | UC Sampdoria | H | 3–5 | L |
| 05 Oct | AC Pisa 1909 | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
9%
Clean Sheets
AC Cesena this season
AC Cesena this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
AC Cesena
0-15
–/–
16-30
4/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/4
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
AC Cesena
| Cristian Shpendi | 8 G | 1 A |
| Antonio Fiori | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stadio P.C. Tombolato as AS Cittadella face off against AC Cesena in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Alessandro Dal Canto will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. AS Cittadella and AC Cesena are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' AS Cittadella are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 33' The referee has no hesitation. Andrea Ciofi is booked for AC Cesena — card on 33.
- 38' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AS Cittadella that had 75 games and scored 76 goals.
- 48' AS Cittadella are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 53' The travelling AC Cesena supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 58' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michele Mignani might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 60' GOAL! Simone Bastoni fires home to make it 0-1!
- 65' Controversy at the stadium! Alessandro Salvi argues furiously but the card stands.
- 67' Cristian Shpendi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 67 minutes.
- 68' Simone Rabbi makes way for Mario Ravasio at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from AS Cittadella.
- 69' It is a substitution in AC Cesena team. Andrea Ciofi is replaced by Simone Pieraccini on 69 minute.
- 74' AS Cittadella is showing some good football. However, AS Cittadella are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 79' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 80' Simone Bastoni makes way for Joseph Ceesay at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from AC Cesena.
- 84' A change in the AS Cittadella ranks — Simone Tronchin exits the field as Davide Voltan enters on 84.
- 86' Matteo Francesconi is replacing Tommaso Berti for the AC Cesena side.
- 87' AS Cittadella make a change. Edoardo Masciangelo trudges off to be replaced by Alessio Rizza on 87 minutes.
- 88' It’s a booking for AS Cittadella player. Alessandro Salvi gets a card.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for AS Cittadella.
Lineups
AS Cittadella Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
-
23
Simone Branca ↓ Claudio Cassano 69'
- 2
- 36
-
21
Simone Rabbi ↓ Mario Ravasio 68'
- 7
- 32
- 8
- 24
- 26
- 18
-
17
Simone Tronchin ↓ Davide Voltan 84'
Bench
- 78
-
91
Mario Ravasio ↑ 68'
- 35
-
28
Alessio Rizza ↑ 87'
- 11
-
10
Claudio Cassano ↑ 69'
- 19
- 64
-
20
Davide Voltan ↑ 84'
- 29
Coach
Alessandro Dal Canto
AC Cesena Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 35
- 33
-
30
Simone Bastoni ↓ Joseph Ceesay 80'
- 23
- 24
- 9
- 14
- 7
- 19
- 15
-
17
Emanuele Adamo ↓ Saber Hraiech 80'
Bench
- 1
-
11
Joseph Ceesay ↑ 80'
-
20
Elayis Tavsan ↑ 86'
- 10
- 13
- 5
- 93
- 26
-
73
Simone Pieraccini ↑ 69'
- 4
-
70
Matteo Francesconi ↑ 86'
-
8
Saber Hraiech ↑ 80'
Coach
Michele Mignani
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.8
AS Cittadella xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
AC Cesena xG
I would bet for:
AC Cesena or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AC Cesena win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
AS Cittadella or Draw
56%
Draw or AC Cesena
75%
AS Cittadella or AC Cesena
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14.7%
0 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
4.9%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
2 – 2
3.4%
2 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — AS Cittadella
| Handicap | AS Cittadella covers | Push | AC Cesena covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 15% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 24% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
AS Cittadella keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
AC Cesena keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.