Unbeaten starts collide as Cesena host high-flying Mantova
Two of Serie B’s early pace-setters meet at the Orogel Stadium as second-placed Mantova look to maintain their perfect start against a Cesena side sitting fourth.
Cesena enter this fixture in 4th place with four points, currently occupying a continental qualification spot with 36 games remaining. They secured a vital 2-1 away win against Virtus Entella last time out, following a 1-1 draw with Sampdoria. Managerial stability and a 4-1-4-1 system have seen them remain unbeaten in the opening two rounds.
Mantova arrive as the league's joint-best attack, sitting 2nd and firmly in the title race with maximum points from their first two matches. After a convincing 3-1 victory over Empoli and a 2-1 win at Carrarese, they travel with momentum, though they must sharpen up defensively after conceding five goals in a recent high-scoring cup clash against Palermo.
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Strength rating and xG.
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.
Mantova are the stronger side — 34 rating points clear of Cesena.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
CesenaMantovaWhole season, home and away combined — Cesena 5 games, Mantova 5 games.
CesenaMantovaPast meetings.
No prior meetings on record.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Serie B (Italy) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
