Cesena vs Mantova: prediction and stats
Serie BRegular Season - 3Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi, Cesena
The Footlab model makes Cesena the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for Mantova. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 19, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Cesena vs Mantova?
A very open match: only 50 Elo points separate Cesena (1,857) and Mantova (1,908).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cesena have 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats; Mantova have 9, 1 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Sassuolo(away) | 0-3 | Coppa Italia |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Forli(away) | 0-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Vis Pesaro(home) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Fossombrone(home) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 8, 2026 | Padova(home) | 3-4 | Serie B |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Lazio(away) | 2-0 | Coppa Italia |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Athletic Carpi(home) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Legnago Salus(away) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Alcione(home) | 6-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 8, 2026 | Frosinone(away) | 0-5 | Serie B |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Cesena win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Mantova win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mantova 3-0 Cesena | Serie B |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Cesena 3-2 Mantova | Serie B |
| Aug 2, 2025 | Mantova 1-2 Cesena | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 1, 2025 | Mantova 3-0 Cesena | Serie B |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Cesena 4-2 Mantova | Serie B |
| May 5, 2024 | Mantova 1-2 Cesena | Serie C - Supercoppa Lega Finals |
How many goals should we expect?
Cesena score 1.1 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Mantova score 1.9 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesena | 1.1 | 1.4 | 6 | 5/15 | 8/15 |
| Mantova | 1.9 | 1.3 | 6 | 6/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Cesena sit 11th in Serie B (46 points from 38 matches) and Mantova sit 9th (46 points from 38 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Mantova | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 45 | 57 | 46 |
| 11 | Cesena | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 45 | 56 | 46 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Cesena vs Mantova?
- The Footlab model makes Cesena the favourite at 41%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for Mantova.
- Where and when is Cesena vs Mantova played?
- Cesena vs Mantova is played on September 5, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi, in the Serie B.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 57% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.