Cesena vs Cremonese

The numbers tell a clear story for Cesena: 1 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses in their last 5 outings, worth 6 points — a middling return. With 4 goals from 5 matches, their attack has been somewhat inconsistent, while defensively they have conceded relatively few (1.2 per game). At the back, they have been showing signs of vulnerability, conceding 1.2 goals per game on average. Goalless afternoons have been a recurring issue for Cesena, who have failed to score 2 times recently — breaking that habit will be crucial.

For Cremonese, the picture is quite different. Cremonese head into this fixture brimming with confidence after collecting 9 points from a possible 15 in their last 5. They have scored at a steady rate averaging 1.4 goals per game, while conceding 1.0. Worryingly for Cremonese, they have drawn blanks in 2 of their last 5 matches, a return that will need to improve against organised opposition. In recent encounters between these sides, the results have been fairly evenly split, with 2 home wins, 2 away wins and 0 draws. With 6 goals in 4 games (1.5 per match), the fixture has tended to be more measured.

Cremonese have been the more prolific side in front of goal recently, but Cremonese boast the stronger defensive record. The contrasting styles could make for a fascinating tactical battle. Form and personnel are remarkably balanced heading into this one, and the margin between the sides could be razor-thin. Fresh legs from the bench could prove pivotal in the closing stages.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (34%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 2-1 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. All eyes turn to the Serie B when this one gets under way.