Mantova and Cesena face each other on Tuesday 03.17.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Serie B 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Mantova's home ground, the Stadio Danilo Martelli (Danilo Martelli).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Mantova 1911 S.r.l. and Cesena Football Club S.r.l., grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Mantova vs Cesena
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Mantova preview
Mantova heads into the match with the following record in the Serie B: in 30 matches, Mantova 1911 S.r.l. secured 8 victories, 7 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 1.03 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Virgilians's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Mantova has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 32 goals, of which 32 were scored in the Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.07 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Francesco Ruocco, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Nicolò Radaelli has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Mantova has conceded 46 goals in the Serie B (an average of 1.53 per game) and 50 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.61 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Cesena preview
Cesena comes into the game with 30 matches played so far in the Serie B. They have secured 11 victories, 7 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.33 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 8 draws, and 12 losses.
Cesena Football Club S.r.l.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 38 goals during this period. Of that total, 38 were netted in the Serie B, with an average of 1.27 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.23.
The Seahorses's offensive system is led by Cristian Shpendi, the team's top scorer this season. The italian forward has found the back of the net 10 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Tommaso Berti. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 43 goals with an average of 1.43 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 43 goals in 31 matches, averaging 1.39 per match.
Head to head: Mantova vs Cesena
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Mantova
Italy - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L D W |
1.6 |
| Home | W D W W L |
2 |
| Away | D L L L D |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 40% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 3.07 | 2.13 |
| Scored | 1.07 | 1.4 | 0.73 |
| Conceded | 1.53 | 1.67 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 73% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 13% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 13% | 53% |
| 1st to Score | 37% | 40% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.75 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.27 | 1.62 |
Cesena
Italy - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L D L |
0.6 |
| Home | D L L L W |
0.8 |
| Away | D D L L W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 33% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.7 | 2.93 | 2.47 |
| Scored | 1.27 | 1.4 | 1.13 |
| Conceded | 1.43 | 1.53 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 20% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 13% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 37% | 60% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.6 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
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