Mantova vs Cesena Prediction 1 May 2025
πAre we in for a thrilling and unpredictable showdown between Mantova and Cesena in the 36th round of Serie B? Both teams have shown a mix of results, and their recent performances promise an intriguing contest. Mantova are eager to improve their home form following a string of setbacks, while Cesena aim to solidify their position in the upper half of the table. It's worth noting that both teams tend to concede goals, making this match particularly exciting for fans of attacking football.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 29 September 2024 and ended with a score of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown from that encounter: Mantova vs Cesena
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 8;
- shots on target: 10 vs 5.
πStatistical preview of official matches between the teams Mantova and Cesena:
- played 4 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 0, for the away team - 3, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 2 against 8;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.25, in the 2nd half - 1.25;
- average total goals in the match - 2.5.
Head-to-head statistics Mantova - Cesena

Mantova Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Cremonese, away team - Mantova). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:2.
Here's the game statistics (Mantova vs Cremonese):
- ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 17 vs 26;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 9.
Mantova are currently navigating a challenging period, sitting 14th in the standings with inconsistent form-just two wins in their last ten matches. They frequently find the net at home but also concede heavily, averaging 1.56 goals against per game. Their attack remains lively, having scored at least once in each of their last seven games. However, defensive instability often undermines them, as seen in their previous head-to-head against Cesena, where they fell 4-2.
Match Results: Mantova

Cesena Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (the hosts were Cesena, and the visitors were Sassuolo Calcio). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here are the match stats (Cesena vs Sassuolo Calcio):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 17 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 9.
Cesena have solidified their position at 10th place in the standings, demonstrating consistent form in recent matches: three wins and five draws from their last ten outings. Their defense appears more assured compared to their opponents, conceding just about one goal per game on average. However, they face challenges in converting chances, rarely scoring more than one goal per match-a trend that has persisted for six consecutive games. Despite these difficulties, Cesena focus on a defensive strategy, looking for opportunities to strike on the counterattack.
Match Results: Cesena
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 3, draws - 1.
Statistics: Mantova vs Cesena
- number of matches played in the tournament: 34 vs 34;
- number of wins: 8 vs 11;
- win percentage: 24% vs 32%;
- number of losses: 13 vs 12;
- number of draws: 13 vs 11.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 2 vs 3;
- number of losses: 5 vs 2;
- number of draws: 3 vs 5.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.5, the guests - 2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Mantova vs Cesena
- average total in the tournament: 2.79 vs 2.5;
- average total goals scored: 1.24 vs 1.24;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.56;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.74 vs 0.68;
- Mantova: average total at home in the tournament - 1.19;
- Cesena: average total away in the tournament - 1.06;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1) vs 1 (away - 1.25).
- Cesena have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 games (Serie B).
Prediction on corners
Mantova: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.91; at home field - 3.31;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; at home field - 3.8.
Cesena: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5, away - 4.44;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; away - 4.
- Cesena have taken over 4.5 corners in last 5 games (Serie B).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 5 (2.5 for home team and 2.5 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 6 (2.5 for home team and 3.5 for away team).
Mantova: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.91; at home - 1.81;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; at home - 2.
Cesena: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.32, away - 2.38;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 2.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 1 times.
Statistics: Mantova vs Cesena
- number of matches played in the tournament: 34 vs 34;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 21 vs 20;
- number of BTTS matches for Mantova at home - 7 (44%);
- number of BTTS matches for Cesena away - 10 (63%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Mantova at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Cesena away - 3 (75%).
- Mantova have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Serie B).