Fri, 6 Feb 2026, 19:30
Serie B
Italy
Italy
Full Time
2:0
HT: 1 - 0

Match Timeline

11'
M. Castagnetti🟨
Yellow Card
25'
T. Berti
Normal Goal → C. Shpendi
29'
M. Mangraviti🟨
Yellow Card
45'
T. Berti🟨
Yellow Card
46'
A. Di Nardo🔄
Substitution 1 → F. Russo
46'
M. Mangraviti🔄
Substitution 1 → M. Piacentini
61'
M. Castagnetti🔄
Substitution 2 → G. Castrovilli
62'
M. Olivieri🔄
Substitution 3 → D. Bisoli
62'
G. Brugman🔄
Substitution 3 → L. Meazzi
62'
A. Oliveri🔄
Substitution 2 → L. Fanne
71'
M. Piacentini🟨
Yellow Card
76'
M. Guidi🔄
Substitution 4 → A. Ciofi
77'
A. Gravillon🔄
Substitution 4 → D. Faraoni
77'
M. Francesconi
Normal Goal → R. Ciervo
80'
T. Berti🔄
Substitution 5 → A. Cerri
88'
D. Bettella🟨
Yellow Card
89'
C. Shpendi
Missed Penalty → C. Shpendi
90+6'
J. Klinsmann🟨
Yellow Card

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal4
6Shots off Goal8
14Total Shots18
3Blocked Shots6
9Shots insidebox9
5Shots outsidebox9
15Fouls10
5Corner Kicks5
4Offsides1
35Ball Possession65
4Yellow Cards1
4Goalkeeper Saves3
316Total passes575
241Passes accurate498
76Passes %87

Starting Lineups

CesenaCesena1:1

Starting XI

33Jonathan KlinsmannG
24Massimiliano MangravitiD
23Vittorio MagniM
9Cristian ShpendiF
19Giovanni ZaroD
70Matteo FrancesconiM
32Marco OlivieriF
18Matteo GuidiD
4Michele CastagnettiM
14Tommaso BertiM
11Riccardo CiervoM

PescaraPescara1:1

Starting XI

1Sebastiano DesplanchesG
6Davide BettellaD
3Gaetano LetiziaM
21Fabrizio CaligaraF
2Riccardo CapelliniD
14Luca ValzaniaM
9Antonio Di NardoF
26Andreaw GravillonD
8Gastón BrugmanM
27Giacomo OlzerF
33Andrea OliveriM

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Cesena
Cesena
Form: L-L-W-L-L
Pescara
Pescara
Form: D-L-L-D-L
Record
3 W
2 D
5 L
1 W
4 D
5 L
Goals Per Game
1.0
Scored
vs
1.2
Scored
1.4
Conceded
vs
1.9
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
10%
Clean Sheets
0%
BTTS
60%
BTTS
70%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.2
Away:0.8
Conceded
Home:1.2
Away:1.6
Scored
Home:1.0
Away:1.4
Conceded
Home:1.6
Away:2.2

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1538
Average
1444
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1504
↓ Momentum (-34)
1410
↓ Momentum (-34)
Expected Outcome
44%
Home Win
30%
Draw
26%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1490
Attack
1457
1540
Defence
1419
Recent Form
1471
Attack
1453
1508
Defence
1386
Post-Match Changes
+7
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

Cesena vs Pescara: Bottom Feeders on the Braai - Goals Galore Incoming!
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.80
Expected Value:+22.4%
Confidence:75

Listen up, braai masters and football fanatics! We've got a proper Serie B showdown coming at you, and I'm not talking about some boring defensive snoozefest. This is Cesena, sitting pretty in 6th with 34 points, hosting the absolute basement dwellers Pescara who are rock bottom with just 15 points. That's a 19-point gap, people! It's like comparing a perfectly cooked boerewors to a burnt piece of toast. Let's get straight into the meat of it. Cesena's recent form has been a bit like my attempts at gardening – inconsistent and sometimes downright ugly. They've lost 3-1 to Avellino and 1-2 to Bari in their last two outings. But here's the thing: when they're at home against teams in the lower reaches, they usually get the job done. Remember that 3-2 win over Mantova and the 1-0 victory against Modena? That's the Cesena we need to see. Now, Pescara... oh boy. One win in their last ten games. That's it. And away from home? Zero wins. Nada. Zilch. They're conceding goals for fun – 2.20 per game on the road! They've shipped three to Monza, two to Modena, and even let in two against Spezia. Their only clean sheet in the last ten matches is as likely as me eating a salad. The head-to-head history is a horror show for Pescara. Cesena has won five of the seven meetings, including all three at home. The last time they met back in August, Cesena cooked them 3-1. That's the kind of dominance that makes me confident. Looking at the numbers, this screams goals. Cesena scores 1.20 at home, Pescara concedes 2.20 away. Pescara actually manages to score 1.40 on the road, while Cesena lets in 1.20 at home. Both teams have kept clean sheets in just 10% and 0% of their last ten games respectively. When these two meet, the net usually bulges. The betting market has Over 2.5 Goals at 1.80, which is like finding cold beer in the fridge on a hot day – refreshing value. Given Pescara's defensive generosity and Cesena's home scoring, plus the historical 3-1 scoreline from their last meeting, I'm backing the goals to flow. **Key Points:** - Cesena sits 6th (34 pts) vs Pescara dead last (15 pts) – massive quality gap - Pescara has 0% away win rate in last 10 away games - Cesena has won all 3 home meetings vs Pescara historically - Last H2H: Cesena won 3-1 (August 2025) - Pescara concedes 2.20 goals per game away - Both teams kept clean sheets in only 10% (Cesena) and 0% (Pescara) of last 10 - Goal expectancy models suggest around 3.00 total goals **Summary:** This isn't rocket science, folks. Cesena should win, but their recent wobbles against weaker opposition make me hesitant to back them at 1.70. The real value lies in the goals market. Pescara's defense is softer than butter left in the sun, and both teams struggle to keep clean sheets. I'm firing up the braai and putting my money on OVER 2.5 GOALS at 1.80.

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Goals Galore Expected as Leaky Pescara Visit Inconsistent Cesena
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.82
Expected Value:+23.8%
Confidence:70

Alright, let's talk about the only thing that matters in football: GOALS. And my friends, this Serie B clash between Cesena and Pescara has the ingredients for a proper goal-fest. I'm The Big O, and I live for matches like this—where defensive solidity is a myth and the net is destined to bulge. Cesena sits comfortably in 6th, dreaming of the playoffs, while Pescara is rooted to the bottom, seemingly allergic to clean sheets. The recent form tells a beautiful story for us Over enthusiasts. Over their last ten games, Cesena has seen both teams score in 60% of them, managing just one solitary clean sheet. They score a respectable 1.20 goals per game at home but also concede 1.20. Their recent results are a rollercoaster: a thrilling 3-2 win over Mantova, a 1-2 loss to strugglers Bari, and a 3-1 defeat at Avellino. They are capable, but far from secure at the back. Then we have Pescara. Oh, Pescara. The league's basement dwellers are a gift that keeps on giving for goal-hunters. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last ten outings—a perfect 0% rate. Even better, 70% of those games saw both teams score. Their away form is particularly delicious: they average 1.40 goals scored but a whopping 2.20 goals conceded per road trip. Look at those recent scores: a 3-3 thriller at Catanzaro, a 2-2 draw at Juve Stabia, and a 1-2 loss at Spezia. They are involved in high-scoring, chaotic affairs, especially on their travels. The head-to-head history is dominated by Cesena, but the most recent meeting is the one that catches my eye: a 3-1 victory for Cesena back in August. That's four goals and both teams scoring, a pattern I believe is more indicative of the current dynamic than older, tighter matches. Statistically, this sets up perfectly. Pescara averages more shots (15.8) and shots on target (5.5) than Cesena, but their pass accuracy is a dismal 76.6% compared to Cesena's 86.0%. This suggests a game where Pescara will create chances but give the ball away cheaply, leading to transitions and opportunities at both ends. The goal expectancies point to a combined 3.00 goals. When a team that concedes 2.20 goals per away game meets a side that scores 1.20 at home, fireworks are the logical conclusion. **Key Points:** * Pescara has **zero clean sheets** in their last 10 matches. * Both teams have scored in **70%** of Pescara's last 10 games and **60%** of Cesena's. * Pescara's away games average a massive **3.60 total goals**. * The last H2H meeting ended **3-1** with both teams scoring. * Cesena's only clean sheet in ten games came against a strong Modena side; they've conceded to weaker opponents like Bari and Mantova recently. In summary, this has all the makings of an open, end-to-end game. Cesena will be expected to attack and win at home, but their defensive vulnerabilities will be exposed by a Pescara side that, while poor, consistently finds the net on the road. I can't see either keeper leaving with a clean sheet. The value, the data, and my love for excitement all point in one direction.

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Can the Bottom Puppy Bite Back? Pescara Seek a Shock in Cesena
Recommendation:DRAW
Odds:4.10
Expected Value:+23.0%
Confidence:65

Hello, fellow underdog lovers! We have a classic Serie B clash where the table tells one story, but recent whispers suggest another. Cesena, sitting pretty in 6th place with 34 points, host rock-bottom Pescara, who have mustered just 15 points from 22 games. On paper, this is a mismatch. The odds reflect that, making Cesena the clear favourite at 1.70. But as your friendly neighbourhood underdog hunter, I'm here to sniff out where the value truly lies—and it's never with the favourite. Let's look at the recent tale of the tape. Cesena's form has hit a rocky patch. In their last four matches, they've suffered three defeats: a 3-1 loss to Avellino, a 1-2 home defeat to Bari, and a 0-1 loss to Empoli. Their sole win in that spell was a 2-1 victory over Reggiana. This suggests a team that, while positioned well, is vulnerable, especially against sides they are expected to beat. At home, their record is a mixed bag with a 40% win rate from their last five, conceding 1.20 goals per game. Now, enter our little puppy, Pescara. The league's basement dwellers have only two wins all season, but they have shown a stubborn streak. In their last ten outings, they've secured four draws, including a 1-1 away at Bari (the same Bari that beat Cesena), a 2-2 draw at Juve Stabia, and a 3-3 thriller at Catanzaro. They are the ultimate draw specialists lately, and while they haven't won away (0% win rate in last 10), they've found a way to avoid defeat in 60% of their recent away games. Their attack isn't dormant either, averaging 1.40 goals per game on the road, though their defence is a major concern, leaking 2.20 per away match. The head-to-head history is overwhelmingly in Cesena's favour, with five wins from seven meetings, including a perfect 3-0 record at home. The last encounter in August 2025 was a 3-1 victory for Cesena. History screams a home win, but recent momentum whispers a different possibility. Cesena's confidence may be dented, while Pescara, with nothing to lose, could play with a freedom that makes them dangerous. Statistically, this has the makings of a game where both teams score (Cesena BTTS 60%, Pescara 70%), and the goal expectancy points towards a potentially open affair. However, my underdog instincts are tingling for a different outcome. Pescara's resilience in earning draws against mid-table opposition, coupled with Cesena's unexpected stumbles against lower-ranked teams like Avellino and Bari, creates a narrow window of opportunity. The market heavily discounts a Pescara result, but the draw at 4.10 offers intriguing value for a side that has made a habit of sharing the points. **Key Points:** * Cesena's form is faltering, with three losses in their last four matches. * Pescara are draw specialists recently, with four draws in their last ten games. * Pescara held Bari to a 1-1 draw away, while Cesena lost 1-2 to Bari at home. * Cesena has a dominant historical record (5 wins in 7), but recent performances suggest vulnerability. * Pescara scores away (1.40 per game) but concedes heavily (2.20 per game). In summary, while logic points to a Cesena victory, the value hunt leads us elsewhere. The underdog story here isn't necessarily a Pescara win, but a hard-fought, against-the-odds draw. The odds of 4.10 for the draw reflect a probability the market underestimates, given the hosts' shaky recent form and the visitors' newfound stubbornness. I'm backing the little puppy to earn a precious point.

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Cesena Host Struggling Pescara in Serie B Clash
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.82
Expected Value:+23.8%
Confidence:70

The Serie B encounter between Cesena and Pescara on February 6th presents a classic mid-table versus basement battle. Cesena sits comfortably in 6th place with 34 points, firmly in the playoff conversation, while Pescara languishes at the bottom of the table with a mere 15 points from 22 games. The 19-point chasm in the standings tells a story of two teams on vastly different trajectories this season. Cesena's recent form, however, has been a mixed bag. Over their last ten matches, they have secured three wins, two draws, and five defeats, averaging just 1.10 points per game. A concerning trend is their vulnerability, having kept only one clean sheet in that period. Their recent results include disappointing losses to sides like Avellino (3-1) and Bari (1-2), teams with poor recent form themselves. Yet, they have shown they can grind out results, evidenced by a 1-0 home win over a strong Modena side and a 2-1 victory at Reggiana. At home, they score 1.20 goals per game but concede the same amount, highlighting their inconsistency. Pescara's plight is more severe. With just one win in their last ten outings and a league-worst four draws and five losses in that span, confidence is low. Critically, they have failed to keep a single clean sheet in those ten games. Their away form is particularly bleak, with no wins in their last five road trips (three draws, two losses), conceding a worrying 2.20 goals per game on their travels. Despite this, they have found the net in four of those five away matches, including scoring twice at Juve Stabia and three times at Catanzaro, proving they carry a sporadic attacking threat. The head-to-head history heavily favors Cesena, who have won five of the seven previous meetings, including all three at home. The most recent clash in August 2025 ended in a 3-1 victory for Cesena. While historical data shows both teams scoring in only two of those seven encounters, current form suggests a higher likelihood this time. Cesena's defense has been breached in nine of their last ten, while Pescara's has been penetrated in every game during the same period. Statistically, Cesena holds advantages in possession (52.6% home vs. Pescara's 44.8% away), pass accuracy (85% vs. 76%), and generates more corners at home (8.6 vs. 5.2). Pescara, however, averages more shots on target away (5.2) than Cesena does at home (5.6), indicating they will create chances. **Key Points:** * **League Gap:** Cesena (6th, 34pts) holds a massive 19-point advantage over bottom-placed Pescara (20th, 15pts). * **Form Contrast:** Cesena has 3 wins in 10; Pescara has just 1 win in 10 and zero clean sheets. * **H2H Dominance:** Cesena has won 5 of 7 past meetings, including all 3 at home. * **Defensive Frailties:** Both teams have poor defensive records—Cesena with 1 clean sheet in 10, Pescara with 0. * **Attacking Data:** Cesena scores 1.20 goals per home game. Pescara scores 1.40 per away game but concedes 2.20. * **Recent Results:** Cesena lost to Avellino (3-1) and Bari (1-2) recently. Pescara drew with Mantova (2-2) and lost to Monza (3-0). **Summary:** While Cesena are clear favorites based on league position and historical dominance, their recent inconsistency and defensive leaks make a straightforward home win a riskier proposition than the odds suggest. Pescara's utter inability to keep a clean sheet, combined with their capacity to score on the road, points strongly towards both teams finding the net. The data indicates a probability exceeding 65% for both teams to score, offering value against the available odds. As a tipster who demands high certainty, this is the only market that meets my stringent threshold.

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At home, the force is strong with Cesena, but recent darkness clouds their path
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.70
Expected Value:+10.5%
Confidence:70

A clash of contrasts, this is. The sixth-placed host welcomes the bottom dweller. In the table, a chasm of nineteen points between them. Yet in football, as in life, recent form can be a deceptive guide. Cesena, sitting in a playoff position with thirty-four points, has shown both light and dark in recent times. Three wins, two draws, five losses in their last ten matches. Look closer, we must. A 1-0 victory over fifth-placed Modena in November, a sign of their quality. But then, defeats to Avellino (3-1) and Bari (1-2) in their last two outings, a worrying sign. The home form offers some solace: a 40% win rate at their fortress, scoring 1.20 and conceding 1.20 per game. Their statistical profile speaks of control—52.3% possession, 86% pass accuracy—but a lack of cutting edge, with just 4.7 shots on target per game. Pescara, anchored to the foot of Serie B, carries the weight of a difficult season. Only two wins in twenty-two matches, a mere fifteen points. Their recent ten-game journey tells a tale of struggle: one win, four draws, five defeats. Clean sheets? None exist in this period. They find the net—1.20 goals per game on average—but the dam breaks too often, conceding 1.90. Away from home, the story is bleaker still: no wins in their last ten travels, conceding a heavy 2.20 goals per game. Yet, they fight. A 2-2 draw with Mantova, a 3-3 thriller with Catanzaro. They create chances, averaging 15.8 shots per game, but precision falters with 76.6% pass accuracy. The history between these sides speaks loudly. Cesena dominates, with five wins in seven encounters. At home, their record is perfect: three wins from three. The most recent meeting, a 3-1 victory for Cesena just this season. A psychological edge, this provides. **Key Points:** * **The Table Never Lies, But It Can Whisper:** Cesena is nineteen points and fourteen places better off than their visitors. * **Home Fortress vs. Road Woes:** Cesena wins 40% of home games; Pescara wins 0% of away games. * **Historical Dominance:** Cesena has won all three home matches against Pescara. * **Defensive Frailty:** Pescara has kept zero clean sheets in their last ten matches. * **Recent Stumbles:** Cesena has lost three of their last four, including defeats to teams in the lower half. * **Goal Expectancy:** The numbers suggest a match with goals—Cesena's solid home attack meets Pescara's leaky away defense. To bet, one must look beyond the surface. The obvious path points to a Cesena victory. The standings command it, the head-to-head history confirms it, and the venue strengthens it. Yet, their recent losses to Avellino and Bari introduce doubt—a shadow in the force. Pescara's ability to score, coupled with their desperate fight for survival, means they will not go quietly. They will likely find the net, as they have in 70% of their recent games. But wisdom comes from seeing the larger pattern. Pescara's defense away from home is a wound that cannot be healed quickly. Cesena, despite recent stumbles, has the quality and the historical upper hand. At home, against the league's weakest side, they are expected to return to winning ways. The value, therefore, lies with the home side. The force, though tested, should prevail. **Summary:** The data constellation aligns for a Cesena victory. Their superior quality, home advantage, and Pescara's profound away struggles create a compelling case. While Pescara may score, Cesena should score more. The recommended bet is a home win.

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Cesena vs Pescara: Time for the Home Side to Get Back on Track
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.70
Expected Value:+10.5%
Confidence:70

Right then, let's talk about this Friday night Serie B clash. On paper, it's a bit of a no-brainer, innit? Cesena, sitting pretty in 6th place with 34 points, welcoming the league's bottom feeders, Pescara, who are stranded on a measly 15. That's a 19-point gap, folks. That's not a gap, that's a chasm. Cesena have hit a bit of a wobble, I won't lie. They've lost their last two – a 3-1 thumping away at Avellino and, more worryingly, a 1-2 defeat at home to Bari, who are second from bottom themselves. Not great. But here's the thing: look at who they've beaten recently. A 2-1 win at Reggiana, a 3-2 thriller against Mantova. They're getting results against the teams in the lower half. And who's the lowest of the low right now? Pescara. Now, let's talk about the visitors. Bless 'em, they're having a proper nightmare. One win in their last ten, and that was back in December against Reggiana. Their away form? Don't make me laugh. No wins in their last five on the road, drawing three and losing two. And the goals they're conceding away? A whopping 2.20 per game. That's like leaving the back door wide open and hoping no one notices. The head-to-head record is where it gets really tasty for Cesena. They've played Pescara seven times and won five, drawing one and losing just once. At home? It's a perfect three wins from three. They even kicked off this season with a nice 3-1 win over this lot. That's a proper mental hold right there. So, what's the play here? Cesena will be smarting from those two losses. This is the perfect fixture to walk into and put things right. Pescara are conceding for fun away from home and haven't shown they can grind out a result on their travels. The stats say Cesena score 1.20 at home, Pescara concede 2.20 away. Do the maths. Sure, Pescara might score – they've netted in 7 of their last 10, and Cesena's defence has been leaky lately. But I can't see them getting anything from this game. The league table, the history, and the current momentum all point one way. **Key Points:** * **Massive Gap:** Cesena are 6th (34 pts), Pescara are 20th (15 pts). * **Head-to-Head Dominance:** Cesena have won 5 of the last 7 meetings, including all 3 at home. * **Travel Sickness:** Pescara have won 0% of their last 5 away games, conceding 2.20 goals per match. * **Bounce Back Opportunity:** Cesena have lost two on the spin and will see this as a must-win to get back in the playoff mix. * **Goal Leak:** Pescara have kept zero clean sheets in their last 10 matches. In summary, sometimes football is simple. The better team, at home, against the worst team, with a brilliant historical record. Even with a couple of recent blips, this screams home win. The odds of 1.70 might not set the world on fire, but they represent solid value for what looks like the most likely outcome by a country mile.

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