Padova vs Cesena Prediction 8 December 2025
📢 How will the match between Padova and Cesena unfold in the 15th round of Serie B? One team is on the rise, while the other is striving to find their rhythm. In recent weeks, Padova have struggled with consistency, recording just one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches. Meanwhile, Cesena are displaying strong form with three victories in their last five games. Despite their differing approaches, both teams are actively working to improve their results and are determined to fight for points.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 04 August 2024 and ended with a score of 3:1. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Cesena):
- ball possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Padova and Cesena:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 2, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 5 against 5;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.5, in the 2nd half - 1.17;
- average total goals in the match - 1.67.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Padova Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Pescara Calcio, away team - Padova). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here's the game statistics (Padova vs Pescara Calcio):
- ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 12;
- fouls: 21 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Padova, currently sitting mid-table, are experiencing a challenging period. In their last five matches, they've secured just one win, alongside two losses and two draws, highlighting their inconsistency. The team aims to maintain possession but often struggles with finishing, averaging just 0.93 goals per match. Their defense also needs improvement, conceding an average of 1.14 goals per game. Their most recent encounter with Cesena ended in a 3-1 defeat, adding extra motivation for a comeback.
Match Results: Padova

Cesena Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Cesena, away - Modena). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Cesena vs Modena):
- ball possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 8;
- fouls: 15 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Cesena are among the league leaders thanks to their aggressive play and effective attack, boasting an average of 1.43 goals per match. They have won three of their last five games, showing consistent improvement in their results. In their last nine away matches, they have secured five victories, although they conceded goals in eight of those encounters. Nevertheless, this doesn't hinder their confidence on opponents' turf, as their strong attacking line and ability to dictate the pace of the game keep them formidable on the road.
Match Results: Cesena
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 2, draws - 2.
Statistics: Padova vs Cesena
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- wins: 4 vs 8;
- win percentage: 29% vs 57%;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 5 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 5;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 1.
- Padova have not won in 7 of last 8 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.83, the guests - 0.83;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.67;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Padova vs Cesena
- average total in the tournament: 2.07 vs 2.43;
- average total goals scored: 0.93 vs 1.43;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.36 vs 0.79;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.57 vs 0.64;
- Padova: average total at home in the tournament - 1.17;
- Cesena: average total away in the tournament - 1.38;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.25) vs 1.2 (away - 0.8).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 5 Padova home games (Serie B).
Prediction on corners
Padova: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4; at home field - 4.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; at home field - 3.75.
Cesena: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.5, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; away - 4.4.
- Over 8.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Cesena games (Serie B).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Padova vs Cesena
- number of matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Padova at home - 4 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Cesena away - 5 (63%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Padova at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Cesena away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (24/140, 17.1%);
- Padova at home most often finish matches: 2:2 (2/6, 33.3%);
- Cesena away most often play: 1:2 (3/8, 37.5%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 14.47% (odds 5.2)
0:1 - 11.55% (odds 6)
0:0 - 10.9% (odds 6.2)
Editor's Prediction
Cesena head into the match as favorites, sitting higher in the standings and showing stronger current form. However, a straightforward victory should not be expected: Padova have adopted a highly defensive approach in recent rounds, aiming to "dry up" games, which is reflected in their stats-no more than two goals have been scored in their last five matches. The hosts will likely employ the same strategy against a stronger opponent to offset the difference in quality with a solid defense, which could significantly slow down the game's pace. Given these factors, betting on under 2.5 goals seems the most reasonable choice.