Cesena look to break into the playoff places while Cremonese attempt to build momentum following their first win of the campaign.
Cesena sit 9th on 5 points, just one point off the playoff places after an unbeaten start (W1 D2). They arrive following a 1-1 draw against Mantova, maintaining a solid defensive structure that has seen them concede only three goals across their opening three fixtures. Playing at the Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi, they have yet to suffer a defeat this term.
Cremonese occupy 13th place with 3 points, currently three points adrift of the playoff spots. After losing their opening two matches without scoring—including a 0-1 defeat at Empoli—Mister Pecchia's side finally found their rhythm last week with a 3-1 victory over Padova. The manager is expected to stick with the 4-2-3-1 formation that secured those first points of the season.
How the public market prices this match, shown next to our model. For context only — it never changes a signal.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Cremonese are the stronger side — 166 rating points clear of Cesena.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
Whole season, home and away combined — Cesena 5 games, Cremonese 5 games.
Serie B (Italy) standings · both teams highlighted in context.