Mantova vs Cesena Prediction 17 March 2026
📢 What to expect from the clash between Mantova and Cesena in the 31st round of Serie B? Mantova have shown inconsistent results, but their recent five matches reveal a determination to win. Cesena hold a higher position in the table, yet their form has been less than impressive. Both teams are known for their attacking play, which could lead to a high-scoring encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 13 December 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Cesena):
- ball possession percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 17 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 7.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Mantova and Cesena:
- played 7 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 5, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 9 against 15;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.71, in the 2nd half - 1.71;
- average total goals in the match - 3.43.
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 - Empoli, away team - Mantova). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here's the game statistics (Mantova vs Empoli):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 9;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 8.
Mantova sit 15th in the standings and are eager to climb up the ranks. Over their last five matches, they have secured two wins and two draws. The team averages 1.07 goals per game but also concedes 1.53 goals per match. Despite this, they have demonstrated an ability to create chances in front of goal and achieve positive outcomes.
Match Results: Mantova
Cesena Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Cesena, away - Frosinone Calcio). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here are the match stats (Cesena vs Frosinone Calcio):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 17 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 7.
Cesena hold the eighth spot in the standings, but their recent performances have been underwhelming: no victories, three draws, and two losses in their last five games. On the road, the team struggles to capitalize on opportunities, scoring no more than one goal in nearly all their away matches this season. Nevertheless, their average scoring rate remains at 1.27 goals per game.
Match Results: Cesena
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 5, draws - 1.
Statistics: Mantova vs Cesena
- matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- wins: 8 vs 11;
- win percentage: 27% vs 37%;
- losses: 15 vs 12;
- draws: 7 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- losses: 4 vs 6;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Cesena have not won in 8 of last 9 away games (Serie B).
- Cesena have not won in last 7 games (Serie B).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.29, the guests - 2.14;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.43;
- both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Mantova vs Cesena
- average total in the tournament: 2.6 vs 2.7;
- average total goals scored: 1.07 vs 1.27;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.6;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.57 vs 0.67;
- Mantova: average total at home in the tournament - 1.4;
- Cesena: average total away in the tournament - 1.13;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.8) vs 1.1 (away - 0.75).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Mantova games against Cesena.
Prediction on corners
Mantova: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.97; at home field - 5.93;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; at home field - 5.6.
Cesena: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.9, away - 3.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 2.75.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Mantova vs Cesena
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 17 vs 20;
- number of BTTS matches for Mantova at home - 11 (73%);
- number of BTTS matches for Cesena away - 10 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Mantova at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Cesena away - 3 (75%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (46/299, 15.4%);
- Mantova at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:1 (3/15, 20%);
- Cesena away most often play: 1:2 (4/15, 26.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.04% (odds 5.6)
1:0 - 9.03% (odds 7.6)
2:1 - 8.36% (odds 8.6)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Mantova enter the match as favorites, yet Cesena are positioned higher in the standings and clearly won't back down without a fight. The visitors will aim to play aggressively and capitalize on their opportunities up front. Furthermore, recent head-to-head encounters between these teams have often been high-scoring affairs: at least three goals have been scored in each of their last five meetings. Considering this trend, betting on over 2.5 goals seems like a well-founded prediction.
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