Mantova and Cesena face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Serie B season. The game takes place at Stadio Danilo Martelli (Danilo Martelli) on Tuesday, 17/03/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Mantova 1911 S.r.l. vs Cesena Football Club S.r.l., based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Mantova vs Cesena

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Cesena to win the 1st half

Cesena to win the first half is our top tip for this match. The visitors have the tools on both ends of the pitch to give their hosts some serious trouble, which makes them such an intriguing bet.

Meanwhile, their half-time odds are also more appealing and bring better value than the result of the full match.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The Both Teams to Score market predicts that both teams will score in the game, and this is an excellent opportunity in this match between Mantova and Cesena. Based on the odds that betting sites project, we believe this is the best betting recommendation.

Therefore, this is a value bet that has everything to win.

The Virgilians preview

Mantova comes into the match having played 30 games in the Serie B so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses, with an average of 1.03 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 7 draws, and 16 losses.

Mantova's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 32 goals were scored in the Serie B, averaging 1.07 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.03.

The offence system of Mantova is led by Francesco Ruocco as the top scorer of the season. The italian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Nicolò Radaelli, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 46 goals with an average of 1.53 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 50 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 1.61.

The Seahorses preview

On the other hand, Cesena comes into the match having played 30 games in the Serie B so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 8 draws, and 12 losses.

Cesena's attack has scored 38 goals during this period. Out of this total, 38 goals were scored in the Serie B, averaging 1.27 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.23.

The offence system of Cesena is led by Cristian Shpendi as the top scorer of the season. The italian forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Tommaso Berti, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 43 goals with an average of 1.43 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 43 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 1.39.

Head to head: Mantova vs Cesena

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Mantova

Italy - Serie B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L D W

1.03

Home W D W W L

1.4

Away D L L L D

0.67

Away Team

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Cesena

Italy - Serie B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L D L

1.33

Home D L L L W

1.27

Away D D L L W

1.4

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Published on 16 March 2026, at 04:00 Last updated on 16 March 2026, at 04:00
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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