Modena FC 2018 vs AC Cesena, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Modena FC 2018 vs AC Cesena — Serie B at Stadio Alberto Braglia.
- Modena FC 2018 11 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
- AC Cesena 11 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Livio Marinelli
- Assistant 1 Marco Belsanti (Italy)
- Assistant 2 Andrea Bianchini (Italy)
4 games this season
🟨 5.8/game
⚽ 26.0 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | AC Cesena | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 May | Brescia Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 May | Carrarese Calcio | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 May | AC Reggiana | H | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Apr | SSC Bari | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Apr | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | Modena FC 2018 | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 May | Cosenza Calcio | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 May | Palermo FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 May | Mantova 1911 SSD | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Apr | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Frosinone Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Modena FC 2018 | AC Cesena | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #11 |
| 23 | Points | 15 |
| 11 | Played | 11 |
| 7 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 3 / 6 / 2 |
| 20 | Scored | 12 |
| 10 | Conceded | 14 |
| +10 | GD | -2 |
| 2.09 | PPG | 1.36 |
| 64% | Win % | 27% |
Key Stats
20%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Modena FC 2018 this season
Modena FC 2018 this season
9%
Clean Sheets
AC Cesena this season
AC Cesena this season
Modena FC 2018 are 2nd (23 pts). AC Cesena are 11th (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Modena FC 2018
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/4
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
3/–
76+
6/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Modena FC 2018
| Andrea Belotti | 7 G | |
| Giuseppe Caso | 3 G | 2 A |
| Giuseppe Ambrosino | 3 G | 2 A |
| Daniele Montevago | 3 G | |
| Giacomo Olzer | 2 G | 1 A |
AC Cesena
| Cristian Shpendi | 8 G | 1 A |
| Antonio Fiori | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Modena FC 2018 and AC Cesena has kicked off!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matteo Francesconi, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Alberto Braglia with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Italy international Massimiliano Mangraviti has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 23' Luca Magnino is having his name booked by the referee on 23.
- 28' It looks like no one’s ball. AC Cesena is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 33' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Modena FC 2018 side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 40' Matteo Piacentini is replacing Giuseppe Prestia for the AC Cesena side.
- 45' AC Cesena fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' It is a substitution in AC Cesena team. Joseph Ceesay is replaced by Emanuele Adamo on 46 minute.
- 50' The referee calls foul for Emanuele Adamo. He receives a card.
- 55' AC Cesena seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 60' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 61' Fresh legs for Modena FC 2018! Fabio Gerli comes on to replace Fabio Ponsi.
- 66' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paolo Mandelli will be considering his options from the bench.
- 67' AC Cesena manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Elayis Tavsan is hanging Dario Saric on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' Modena FC 2018 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AC Cesena backline.
- 75' Modena FC 2018 make a change. Alessandro Dellavalle trudges off to be replaced by Giovanni Zaro on 75 minutes.
- 76' Antonio Palumbo is replacing Luca Magnino for the Modena FC 2018 side.
- 81' Modena FC 2018 are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 84' Giuseppe Caso makes way for Ettore Gliozzi at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Modena FC 2018.
- 89' Goal! Mirko Antonucci scores his 7 goal in 542 matches.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Ettore Gliozzi is booked for Modena FC 2018 — card on 90.
- With this win, AC Cesena is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Modena FC 2018 Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
92
Gregoire Defrel ↓ Pedro Mendes 76'
- 8
- 26
- 29
-
20
Giuseppe Caso ↓ Ettore Gliozzi 84'
-
3
Fabio Ponsi ↓ Fabio Gerli 61'
- 93
- 25
- 14
-
6
Luca Magnino ↓ Antonio Palumbo 76'
- 2
Bench
-
16
Fabio Gerli ↑ 61'
- 31
- 78
-
10
Antonio Palumbo ↑ 76'
-
9
Ettore Gliozzi ↑ 84'
- 4
- 33
-
11
Pedro Mendes ↑ 76'
- 18
-
19
Giovanni Zaro ↑ 75'
- 21
- 12
Coach
Paolo Mandelli
AC Cesena Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 35
- 33
-
8
Dario Saric ↓ Elayis Tavsan 67'
- 23
-
11
Joseph Ceesay ↓ Emanuele Adamo 46'
- 24
- 13
-
9
Cristian Shpendi ↓ Flavio Russo 67'
- 19
- 15
- 70
Bench
-
30
Simone Bastoni ↑ 84'
- 1
-
20
Elayis Tavsan ↑ 67'
- 5
-
91
Flavio Russo ↑ 67'
- 14
- 7
- 93
-
26
Matteo Piacentini ↑ 40'
- 73
-
17
Emanuele Adamo ↑ 46'
Coach
Michele Mignani
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andrea Belotti | 2 |
| Simone Bastoni | 1 |
| Cristian Shpendi | 1 |
| Pedro Mendes | 1 |
| Giovanni Zaro | 1 |
| Mirko Antonucci | 1 |
Modena FC 2018 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.53
Modena FC 2018 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
AC Cesena xG
I would bet for:
Modena FC 2018 or AC Cesena 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: AC Cesena win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Modena FC 2018 or Draw
70%
Draw or AC Cesena
58%
Modena FC 2018 or AC Cesena
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Modena FC 2018
| Handicap | Modena FC 2018 covers | Push | AC Cesena covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Modena FC 2018 keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
AC Cesena keeps clean sheet
22%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.