Cesena vs Padova Prediction 8 May 2026
📢 The match between Cesena and Padova promises to be a tactical showdown. Both clubs have shown mixed results, adding intrigue to the upcoming clash. Cesena struggle to collect points despite their higher position in the standings, while Padova display a fighting spirit even in challenging matches.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 December 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Padova):
- ball possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Cesena and Padova:
- played 7 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 2, draws - 3;
- number of goals - 6 against 6;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.43, in the 2nd half - 1.29;
- average total goals in the match - 1.71.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Cesena Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Carrarese Calcio, away team - Cesena). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here's the game statistics (Cesena vs Carrarese Calcio):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 10;
- fouls: 8 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Cesena are currently 9th in the standings and have a decent chance of solidifying their position in the upper half. However, their current form is far from ideal-failing to secure a win in their last five matches, with two losses and three draws. Over the past ten games, Cesena have averaged just 0.7 goals per match, highlighting their struggles with converting opportunities.
Match Results: Cesena

Padova Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Padova, away - Pescara Calcio). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Padova vs Pescara Calcio):
- ball possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 21 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Padova currently sit in 13th place, striving to improve their standing in the league. Despite frequently falling short, with six losses in their last ten matches, they have the potential to surprise their opponents, as evidenced by their three victories during this stretch. Padova are known for their defensive prowess, often preventing opponents from dominating the pitch.
Match Results: Padova
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 2, draws - 3.
Statistics: Cesena vs Padova
- matches played in the tournament: 37 vs 37;
- wins: 12 vs 11;
- win percentage: 32% vs 30%;
- losses: 15 vs 16;
- draws: 10 vs 10.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 6;
- draws: 5 vs 1.
- Padova won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games against Cesena.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.86, the guests - 0.86;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.71;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Cesena vs Padova
- average total in the tournament: 2.54 vs 2.19;
- average total goals scored: 1.14 vs 0.95;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.51 vs 0.35;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.62 vs 0.59;
- Cesena: average total at home in the tournament - 1.39;
- Padova: average total away in the tournament - 0.78;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.7 (home - 1.4) vs 0.7 (away - 0.25).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Cesena games against Padova.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Cesena games (Serie B).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Padova games (Serie B).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Cesena vs Padova
- number of matches played in the tournament: 37 vs 37;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 22 vs 18;
- number of BTTS matches for Cesena at home - 12 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Padova away - 7 (39%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Cesena at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Padova away - 1 (25%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (58/370, 15.7%);
- Cesena at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (4/18, 22.2%);
- Padova away most often play: 1:0 (5/18, 27.8%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 12.71% (odds 7.5)
1:1 - 10.85% (odds 7.5)
2:0 - 10.29% (odds 7.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Everything here points to a match that is unlikely to be rich in scoring opportunities. These teams' head-to-head encounters usually play out in a defensive manner: in 6 of the last 7 games, no more than two goals were scored. A similar pattern is observed in the current form of the opponents: Cesena are on a run of five such matches in a row, while Padova have not exceeded this mark for six consecutive games. Given these converging trends, betting on under 2.5 goals seems like a well-founded choice.