Cesena vs Mantova Prediction 6 September 2026

Details
The main thing

    📢 Cesena and Mantova have made excellent starts to the new season and sit among the leaders after two rounds. The hosts are fourth, while the visitors are second, so both sides will be looking to maintain their momentum and keep their place near the top of the table. At such an early stage, following up a good start with more positive results is especially important if they want to stay ahead of their rivals.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 In official matches between Cesena and Mantova, the two sides have met 8 times. The hosts have won 5, the visitors 2, with one draw. In terms of goals, Cesena have the advantage - 15 scored against their opponents' 12. The average number of goals in the first half is 1.63, and in the second half 1.75. The average total goals per match is 3.38.

    Head-to-head statistics Cesena - Mantova

    63%
    5 Wins
    13%
    1 Draw
    25%
    2 Wins
    Total games
    8
    Total Goals Avg
    3.38
    Both teams scored
    50%
    1.88
    Total average
    1.5
    2.63
    Yellow cards
    1.88
    Last matches
    17.03.26
    Serie B
    Mantova
    Mantova
    Cesena
    Cesena
    -
    -
    5
    3
    20
    16
    1
    3
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    5
    3
    20
    16
    1
    3
    13.12.25
    SEB
    Cesena
    Cesena
    1
    Mantova
    Mantova
    2.36
    1.4
    7
    2
    17
    7
    2
    1
    3
    2
    1
    2
    2
    0
    2.36
    1.4
    7
    2
    17
    7
    2
    1
    02.08.25
    Club Friendly Games
    Mantova
    Mantova
    Cesena
    Cesena
    -
    -
    7
    2
    -
    -
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    7
    2
    -
    -
    2
    2
    01.05.25
    SEB
    Mantova
    Mantova
    Cesena
    Cesena
    1
    1.24
    0.31
    4
    5
    12
    19
    2
    2
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
    0
    1.24
    0.31
    4
    5
    12
    19
    2
    2
    29.09.24
    SEB
    Cesena
    Cesena
    Mantova
    Mantova
    -
    -
    5
    8
    15
    7
    3
    1
    4
    2
    3
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    5
    8
    15
    7
    3
    1
    Empty
    There are no events
    Add the matches you are interested in or Subscribe to a team, tournament or player.

    Cesena Team Overview

    Cesena have picked up four points from their opening two matches and sit fourth in the table, unbeaten so far this season. Taking the end of last season into account, across their last ten matches the club have won two, drawn four and lost four. Over that period they are averaging one goal scored and 1.5 conceded per game, so the overall picture is hard to call convincing. That said, at home Cesena find attacking opportunities fairly regularly and rarely fail to score, which could be an important factor in this match.

    Match Results: Cesena

    Last matches
    29.08.26
    Serie B
    Virtus Entella
    Virtus Entella
    Cesena
    Cesena
    -
    -
    6
    2
    7
    18
    1
    2
    1
    2
    1
    2
    0
    0
    -
    -
    6
    2
    7
    18
    1
    2
    W
    23.08.26
    Serie B
    Cesena
    Cesena
    1
    Sampdoria
    Sampdoria
    -
    -
    0
    12
    18
    8
    1
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    0
    12
    18
    8
    1
    1
    D
    17.08.26
    Italian Cup
    Sassuolo Calcio
    Sassuolo Calcio
    Cesena
    Cesena
    1.85
    0.78
    4
    5
    6
    11
    0
    2
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1.85
    0.78
    4
    5
    6
    11
    0
    2
    L
    08.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Forli
    Forli
    Cesena
    Cesena
    -
    -
    9
    4
    10
    26
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    9
    4
    10
    26
    0
    2
    D
    05.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Cesena
    Cesena
    Vis Pesaro
    Vis Pesaro
    -
    -
    5
    2
    -
    -
    1
    1
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    5
    2
    -
    -
    1
    1
    W
    Empty
    There are no events
    Add the matches you are interested in or Subscribe to a team, tournament or player.

    Mantova Team Overview

    Mantova have made a strong start to the new season, picking up maximum points from their opening two matches and sitting second in the table. Looking at the end of last season as well, their results are impressive - seven wins from their last ten matches. Over that run they have averaged 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per game, so a high-scoring approach has often compensated for a defence that is not always the most reliable. The two wins at the start of this season confirm that the visitors are in good form, but a trip to Cesena - who have also gone unbeaten in the opening rounds - looks set to be a serious test.

    Match Results: Mantova

    Last matches
    03.09.26
    Italian Cup
    Palermo
    Palermo
    Mantova
    Mantova
    3.53
    0.96
    3
    2
    7
    12
    1
    2
    5
    2
    2
    0
    3
    2
    3.53
    0.96
    3
    2
    7
    12
    1
    2
    L
    30.08.26
    Serie B
    Mantova
    Mantova
    Empoli
    Empoli
    -
    -
    3
    6
    13
    20
    2
    6
    3
    1
    0
    0
    3
    1
    -
    -
    3
    6
    13
    20
    2
    6
    W
    22.08.26
    Serie B
    Carrarese Calcio
    Carrarese Calcio
    Mantova
    Mantova
    -
    -
    2
    3
    19
    17
    1
    1
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    -
    -
    2
    3
    19
    17
    1
    1
    W
    16.08.26
    Italian Cup
    Lazio Rome
    Lazio Rome
    Mantova
    Mantova
    2.46
    1.68
    7
    3
    14
    13
    3
    1
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    2.46
    1.68
    7
    3
    14
    13
    3
    1
    W
    09.08.26
    Club Friendly Games
    Mantova
    Mantova
    Carpi
    Carpi
    -
    -
    6
    1
    -
    -
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    6
    1
    -
    -
    0
    0
    L
    Empty
    There are no events
    Add the matches you are interested in or Subscribe to a team, tournament or player.

    Total Goals Prediction

    In 10 of Cesena's last 11 home matches, the total has gone over 1.5 goals, pointing to a high-scoring record at this ground. Both teams are also averaging more than 1 goal per match in the current season: Cesena 1, Mantova 2.5. Meanwhile, the defensive statistics on both sides give no clear indication of a low-scoring outcome. This makes Total Goals - Over 1.5 at 1.33* the best-supported bet.

    Both Teams to Score Prediction

    Cesena have both scored and conceded at home in 7 of their last 8 matches, which points to a strong likelihood of goals at both ends. Mantova have also been prolific this season, averaging 2.5 goals per game, while Cesena concede an average of 1 goal per home match this season. That combination of statistics and trend makes Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.66* a logical and well-supported selection.

    *Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.

    Correct Score Prediction

    According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely scorelines are 1:1 (12.95%), 1:0 (8.6%) and 2:1 (8.25%). The 1:1 result stands out as the most probable of all the outcomes considered. The probabilities of the remaining scorelines are also fairly close to one another, which suggests the match could be a tight affair.

    ⭐ Editor's Prediction

    Both teams look good going forward but are not always reliable at the back. Cesena in particular are frequently involved in goal exchanges at home: both teams have scored in 7 of their last 8 home matches in Serie B. Mantova are also fairly active in attack and capable of exploiting defensive errors from the hosts. Our pick is Both Teams to Score - Yes.
    Both Teams To Score (Yes)
    Published: 04/09/2026, 20:26
    Insaf Gataulin
    Insaf Gataulin
    Football expert
    17
    1
    6
    24 predictions
    Statistics for September 2026

    Will this prediction come true?

    Total votes cast: 0

    No comments

    Minimum 20 characters, maximum 500 characters

    Betting Tips: Cesena - Mantova

    Cesena have not won:
    ac-cesenain 8 of last 9 games.
    ac-cesenain 7 of last 8 games (Serie B).
    Mantova will not lose
    Everygame
    -208
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    ac-cesenain 10 of last 11 Cesena home games (Serie B).
    mantova-fcin 15 of last 16 Mantova games (Serie B).
    mantova-fcin last 10 Mantova away games.
    mantova-fcin last 9 Mantova games.
    mantova-fcin last 8 Mantova away games (Serie B).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    Everygame
    -357
    Cesena have conceded:
    ac-cesenain 8 of last 9 home games (Serie B).
    Mantova have scored:
    mantova-fcin 8 of last 9 away games.
    Mantova will score goal
    -323
    Over 2.5 goals scored:
    ac-cesenamantova-fcin last 6 Cesena games against Mantova.
    Total goals Over (2,5)
    Bovada
    -102
    View more facts

    Cesena - Mantova Table position

    Serie B 26/27
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Modena
    Modena
    22005-16
    2.
    Mantova
    Mantova
    22005-26
    3.
    Palermo
    Palermo
    22004-26
    4.
    Cesena
    Cesena
    21103-24
    5.
    Ascoli Calcio 1898
    Ascoli Calcio 1898
    21103-24

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    2 - Wins
    4 - Draws
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 7
    Draws - 0
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 10
    Conceded - 15
    -5
    +2
    18 - Scored
    16 - Conceded
    2
    Wins
    7
    4
    Draws
    0
    4
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    10
    Scored
    18
    15
    Conceded
    16
    2.5
    Match goals average
    3.4
    1
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.8
    1.5
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.6
    5
    Both teams scored
    4
    90'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    50'
    View all stats