Cesena 1-3 Monza – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Monza at 44% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Cesena vs Monza encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Analysis
Monza make the trip to Stadio Dino Manuzzi to face Cesena in Serie B (matchday 28). The match kicks off on Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 19:00 UK time.
Current Form
Cesena's record over their last 10 games: 2W 1D 7L (0.70 PPG). Last five: W L L L D. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Cesena's home record over their last 10 home games: 5W 1D 4L (1.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Their home PPG of 1.60 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.70 — Cesena are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Monza have collected 2.30 PPG across their last 10 games: 7W 2D 1L. Last five: W D W W W. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 0.70. Defensively, 0.70 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
When travelling, Monza have posted 6W 2D 2L from their last 10 away outings — 2.00 PPG. Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 0.70 conceded per game. 5 away clean sheets from their last 10 away games (50%) — they are hard to break down on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
Monza arrive in superior form — a 1.60 PPG advantage (2.30 vs 0.70) that offsets much of the home-ground benefit. The away side are the form pick, with draw protection the sensible way to manage the home-field uncertainty.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated the 1 H2H match in our data: 0 wins for Cesena, 1 for Monza and 0 draws — leaving the H2H largely neutral. With only 1 H2H match to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 1 H2H match in our data have been tight, averaging just 1.0 goals per game — a meaningful input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent of those, on 23 Nov 2025, ended Cesena 0–1 Monza — a Monza win.
With a balanced win record and just 1.0 goals per game, the H2H data points toward a tight, low-scoring contest — Under 2.5 is the stronger head-to-head angle regardless of which side wins.
Trading & In-Play
Cesena — key trading statistics (last 65 games, 31 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 71% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 84% of the time; of the 17 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 29%; of the 20 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 25%; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (home games).
Monza — key trading statistics (last 65 games, 31 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 58% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 56% of those occasions; of the 13 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 31%; BTTS occurs in 48% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 48% of games (away games); they fail to score in 32% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Cesena 58% versus Monza 51%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Cesena 45% | Monza 48%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Cesena 1.00 xG and Monza 1.36 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Cesena attack 0.973 / defence 1.306 | Monza attack 0.941 / defence 0.818. League average goals — home 1.252 / away 1.110. Cesena's defence rating of 1.306 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Monza's projected output up. Data: built from Cesena's last 65 games and Monza's last 27.
Result probabilities: Cesena 26% | Draw 30% | Monza 44%. Fair-value odds: Cesena 3.81 | Draw 3.37 | Monza 2.27. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 42% | BTTS Yes probability 48% | Total xG 2.36. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 58% — total xG of 2.36 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS No at 52% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Monza are the pick at 44% — marginal model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Monza if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.36 combined xG gives a 58% probability to Under 2.5 — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 52%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Cesena 50% (last 10 home games) | Monza 30% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Cesena vs Monza | Competition: Serie B, matchday 28 | Venue: Stadio Dino Manuzzi • Kick-off: Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 19:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Cesena 26% | Draw 30% | Monza 44% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 42% (Under 58%) | BTTS Yes 48% (No 52%) | xG Cesena 1.00 / Monza 1.36 • Poisson strength factors: Cesena attack 0.973 / def 1.306 | Monza attack 0.941 / def 0.818 | league avg home 1.252 / away 1.110 • Poisson stance: Monza (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.00
Cesena xG
Expected Goals
1.36
Monza xG
48%
BTTS
69%
Over 1.5
42%
Over 2.5
21%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Cesena vs Monza FAQs
What time does Cesena vs Monza kick off?
Cesena vs Monza kicked off at 19:00 UK time on Tuesday 3 March 2026 at Stadio Dino Manuzzi.
What was the final score in Cesena vs Monza?
Cesena 1 - 3 Monza.
Where is Cesena vs Monza being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Dino Manuzzi.
What competition is Cesena vs Monza part of?
Cesena vs Monza is a Serie B fixture (matchday 28) (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Cesena vs Monza?
Our statistical model gives Cesena a 26% chance of winning, Monza a 44% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Monza the favourite.
Will both teams score in Cesena vs Monza?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Cesena and Monza will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (52%).
Will Cesena vs Monza have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 42%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (58%).
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Cesena's attack at 0.97x the league average against Monza's defence at 0.82x — combine the two and it projects 1.00 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Monza's attack (0.94x) against Cesena's defence (1.31x) — and the away total comes out at 1.36.
These ratings are built from Cesena's last 65 games and Monza's last 27 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-1 (11.2%), 0-0 (11.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Monza Win
26%
3.81
30%
3.37
44%
2.27
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
12.9%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.8%
Draw
0 – 0
9.4%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.00
Cesena xG
Total xG
2.36
1.36
Monza xG
3.81
26%
Home win
3.37
30%
Draw
2.27
44%
Away win
Goals Markets
68%
Over 1.5
1.47
32%
Under 1.5
3.12
42%
Over 2.5
2.38
58%
Under 2.5
1.72
21%
Over 3.5
4.76
79%
Under 3.5
1.27
9%
Over 4.5
11.11
91%
Under 4.5
1.10
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.08
52%
BTTS No
1.93
Clean Sheet
26%
3.92
37%
2.71
Win to Nil
7%
14.92
16%
6.14
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.4 | 12.9 | 8.8 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 9.4 | 12.8 | 8.8 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 4.7 | 6.4 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Cesena vs Monza Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Cesena vs Monza?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.5%.
How many goals are Cesena and Monza expected to score?
The model projects 1.00 expected goals for Cesena and 1.36 for Monza, a combined total of 2.36.
How confident is the prediction model for Cesena vs Monza?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 65 outings, Cesena have picked up 1.35 PPG on a 24W 16D 25L record — W-L-L-L-D across the most recent five.
Monza's form line: 20W 15D 30L from 65 games, 1.15 PPG, last five W-D-W-W-W.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.35 PPG for Cesena against 1.15 for Monza. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Cesena have posted 1.48 PPG from their last 31 home games (12W 10D 9L).
On the road, Monza have gone 8W 7D 16L from their last 31 away games — 1.00 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Cesena come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Cesena are averaging 1.22 goals scored and 1.31 conceded per game recently; Monza are on 1.06 scored and 1.37 conceded.
Last 65 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Cesena
Blended
Monza
Blended
Cesena (Home) vs Monza (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Cesena
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Monza
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❓ Cesena vs Monza Form FAQs
What form are Cesena and Monza in coming into this match?
Cesena have gone 24W 16D 25L in their last 65 games (1.35 PPG), while Monza have gone 20W 15D 30L in their last 65 (1.15 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Cesena at home or Monza away?
Cesena's home record (1.48 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cesena at home: 1.48 PPG; Monza away: 1.00 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 2 H2H matches between Cesena and Monza, the earliest from November 2025. All of them came in Serie B. The most recent was on 3 March 2026, roughly 8 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
0
Cesena
0
Draws
2
Monza
Recent Meetings
❓ Cesena vs Monza H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Cesena and Monza?
Across the 2 head-to-head matches in our data, Cesena have won 0, Monza have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Cesena and Monza last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 3 March 2026: Cesena 1-3 Monza.
Who has won more matches between Cesena and Monza?
Monza have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from the 2 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Cesena are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 27% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 43% of those situations.
Monza see a goal before the break in 58% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 22% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Cesena 58%, Monza 48% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 42% (Cesena) and 48% (Monza).
On the defensive side: Monza in 36%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Cesena home games / Monza away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Cesena vs Monza Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Cesena and Monza matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 58% of Cesena's recent matches and 48% of Monza's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Cesena and Monza matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 42% of Cesena's recent games and 48% of Monza's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Cesena and Monza matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 71% of Cesena's recent matches and 58% of Monza's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Monza cruise to a comfortable 1-3 victory over Cesena.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Monza beat Cesena 1-3 at Stadio Dino Manuzzi, Regular Season - 28, in the Serie B. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Cesena 1.00 xG and Monza 1.36 xG, a combined 2.36. The scoreboard read 1-3 for 4 actual goals. Monza outscored their 1.36 projection by 1.6. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Cesena attack 0.97 / defence 1.31 against Monza attack 0.94 / defence 0.82, drawn from 65/27 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Cesena 26% | Draw 30% | Monza 44%, with Monza to win its most likely call at 44%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 42%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 69% and landed. Over 3.5 was 21% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 46% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Cesena 45%, Monza 48%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Cesena's trading profile (65 games, 31 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did.
Monza's trading profile (65 games, 31 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Cesena 1.35 PPG, Monza 1.15 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Monza win broke the near-deadlock. Cesena (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.23 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Monza (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.00 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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