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Sudtirol 1-1 Cesena – Result & Analysis

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Serie B · Regular Season - 32

Kick-off

Sat 5 Apr 2025

14:00

Venue

Stadio Marco Druso

Competition

Serie B

Italy

Status

FT
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Poisson model rates Sudtirol at 40% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Sudtirol face Cesena.

✍️ Match Preview

Analysis & Preview

Cesena travel to Stadio Marco Druso to take on Sudtirol in Serie B (matchday 32). The game is scheduled for Saturday 5 April 2025 at 15:00 UK time.

Form Guide

Sudtirol — last 10 games: 4W 3D 3L, averaging 1.50 points per game. Last five: D D W D L. Offensively they are averaging 1.90 goals per game, with 1.50 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.

In front of their own supporters, Sudtirol have posted 2W 5D 3L from their last 10 home games — 1.10 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.

Looking at their last 10 matches, Cesena stand at 4W 4D 2L — 1.60 PPG. Last five: W W D D L. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.

When travelling, Cesena have posted 4W 1D 5L from their last 10 away outings — 1.30 PPG. Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game.

There is minimal separation in the form figures — Sudtirol at 1.50 PPG versus Cesena's 1.60. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.

Head to Head

There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 1 H2H match, Sudtirol have won 0, Cesena 1, with 0 draws — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own. 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 3 Nov 2024, ended Sudtirol 0–1 Cesena — a Cesena 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.

In-Play Profile

Sudtirol in-play tendencies (last 31 games, 15 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 87% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; BTTS occurs in 80% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (home games); they fail to score in 32% of games.

Cesena in-play tendencies (last 31 games, 15 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 73% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 70% of the time; of the 7 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 29%; of the 10 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 30%; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (away games).

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sudtirol 55% versus Cesena 58%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Sudtirol 58% | Cesena 42%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Sudtirol 1.45 xG and Cesena 1.25 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: Sudtirol attack 1.022 / defence 1.186 | Cesena attack 0.925 / defence 1.137. League average goals — home 1.248 / away 1.140. Data: built from Sudtirol's last 69 games and Cesena's last 31.

Result probabilities: Sudtirol 40% | Draw 29% | Cesena 31%. Fair-value odds: Sudtirol 2.48 | Draw 3.50 | Cesena 3.21. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 29% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 51% | BTTS Yes probability 56% | Total xG 2.70. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 51%/49% — the total xG of 2.70 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 56% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Analysis Verdict

On the Poisson output, Sudtirol are the pick at 40% — marginal model lean. With a 29% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Sudtirol offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.

Poisson projects 2.70 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 51% probability — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.

The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 56%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Sudtirol 70% (last 10 home games) | Cesena 50% (last 10 away games).

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💡 Key Insights

H2H The H2H record is evenly balanced (Sudtirol 0W, 0D, Cesena 1W from the 1 H2H match in our data), with no clear advantage.
Goals The H2H data only shows 1.00 goals/game but Poisson xG is 2.70 — the model's attack strength ratings are elevating the goal expectation.
Form Sudtirol Poisson xG (1.45) exceeds their recent form scoring rate (1.20 over their last 10 home games) — against this opponent, the model expects more than their recent scoring rate.
Goals Form only shows ~1.9 goals/game but Poisson xG sum is 2.70 — underlying strength metrics suggest more goals than form results indicate.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Sudtirol vs Cesena | Competition: Serie B, matchday 32 | Venue: Stadio Marco Druso • Kick-off: Saturday 5 April 2025 at 15:00 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: Sudtirol 40% | Draw 29% | Cesena 31% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 51% (Under 49%) | BTTS Yes 56% (No 44%) | xG Sudtirol 1.45 / Cesena 1.25 • Poisson strength factors: Sudtirol attack 1.022 / def 1.186 | Cesena attack 0.925 / def 1.137 | league avg home 1.248 / away 1.140 • Poisson stance: Sudtirol (40%) — low confidence — close contest

🧮 Prediction Model

1.45

Sudtirol xG

Expected Goals

1.25

Cesena xG

40%
29%
31%
Sudtirol Draw Cesena

56%

BTTS

77%

Over 1.5

51%

Over 2.5

29%

Over 3.5

Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓

⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.

❓ Sudtirol vs Cesena FAQs

What time does Sudtirol vs Cesena kick off?

Sudtirol vs Cesena kicked off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 5 April 2025 at Stadio Marco Druso.

What was the final score in Sudtirol vs Cesena?

Sudtirol 1 - 1 Cesena.

Where is Sudtirol vs Cesena being played?

The match is being played at Stadio Marco Druso.

What competition is Sudtirol vs Cesena part of?

Sudtirol vs Cesena is a Serie B fixture (matchday 32) (Italy).

Who is favourite to win Sudtirol vs Cesena?

Our statistical model gives Sudtirol a 40% chance of winning, Cesena a 31% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Sudtirol the favourite.

Will both teams score in Sudtirol vs Cesena?

Our model estimates a 56% probability that both Sudtirol and Cesena will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.

Will Sudtirol vs Cesena have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 51%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.

🧮 Model Insight

How the Model Works This Match

Sudtirol's attacking strength (1.02x league average) is weighed against Cesena's defensive record (1.14x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.45. The same calculation in reverse, Cesena's attack versus Sudtirol's defence, projects 1.25 expected goals for the visitors.

These ratings are built from Sudtirol's last 69 games and Cesena's last 31 — a full enough recent sample to trust.

Most Likely Scorelines

The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.8%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.8%), 0-0 (8.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.

Most Likely Outcome

Sudtirol Win

40%

Sudtirol

2.48

29%

Draw

3.50

31%

Cesena

3.21

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 1

12.2%

Draw

Most likely

1 – 0

9.7%

Home win

2 – 1

8.8%

Home win

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.45

Sudtirol xG

Total xG

2.70

1.25

Cesena xG

40%
29%
31%
SudtirolDrawCesena

2.48

40%

Home win

3.50

29%

Draw

3.21

31%

Away win

Goals Markets

75%

Over 1.5

1.33

25%

Under 1.5

4.00

51%

Over 2.5

1.96

49%

Under 2.5

2.04

29%

Over 3.5

3.45

71%

Under 3.5

1.41

14%

Over 4.5

7.14

86%

Under 4.5

1.16

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

56%

BTTS Yes

1.78

44%

BTTS No

2.28

Clean Sheet

29%

Sudtirol

3.50

23%

Cesena

4.26

Win to Nil

12%

Sudtirol

8.68

7%

Cesena

13.69

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 6.7 8.4 5.3 2.2 0.7 0.2
1 9.7 12.2 7.6 3.2 1.0 0.2
2 7.1 8.8 5.5 2.3 0.7 0.2
3 3.4 4.3 2.7 1.1 0.3 0.1
4 1.2 1.5 1.0 0.4 0.1 –
5 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.1 – –

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· Outlined cell = most likely score

▶ Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.450
λ Away (xG) 1.252
Total xG 2.702
League avg home goals 1.248
League avg away goals 1.140
Sudtirol attack strength 1.022
Sudtirol defence strength 1.186
Cesena attack strength 0.925
Cesena defence strength 1.137
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 69 / 31

❓ Sudtirol vs Cesena Prediction FAQs

What is the most likely scoreline for Sudtirol vs Cesena?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.8%.

How many goals are Sudtirol and Cesena expected to score?

The model projects 1.45 expected goals for Sudtirol and 1.25 for Cesena, a combined total of 2.70.

How confident is the prediction model for Sudtirol vs Cesena?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

Form at a Glance

Sudtirol's recent record stands at 9W 7D 15L from 31 games, a 1.10 PPG return, with D-D-W-D-L in the last five.

Cesena, meanwhile, have gone 11W 9D 11L across 31 games — 1.35 PPG, with W-W-D-D-L in their last five.

Form-wise this is close to level: Sudtirol on 1.10 PPG, Cesena on 1.35. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.

Venue Form

At home specifically, Sudtirol have managed 4W 5D 6L from their last 15 home games — 1.13 PPG in front of their own supporters.

Cesena's away record stands at 4W 3D 8L across their last 15 away games, a 1.00 PPG haul.

Goals in Recent Form

Sudtirol are averaging 1.26 goals scored and 1.58 conceded per game recently; Cesena are on 1.29 scored and 1.26 conceded.

Last 31 Results

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Sudtirol

Sudtirol

Current Season
D D W D L
Cesena

Cesena

Current Season
W W D D L
31 Played 31
9/7/15 W / D / L 11/9/11
1.10 Points Per Game 1.35
1.26 Avg Goals Scored 1.29
1.58 Avg Goals Conceded 1.26
2.84 Avg Goals / Game 2.55
6 Clean Sheets 9
17 BTTS 18
18 Over 2.5 Games 13
Sudtirol

Sudtirol

L
A Mantova
0–2 HT 0–2
29 Mar
D
H Carrarese
2–2 HT 0–1
16 Mar
W
A Cittadella
5–1 HT 0–0
09 Mar
D
H Spezia
1–1 HT 1–1
28 Feb
D
A Brescia
0–0 HT 0–0
23 Feb
W
H Sampdoria
2–1 HT 1–1
15 Feb
L
A Cremonese
1–3 HT 0–1
09 Feb
W
H Reggiana
2–0 HT 1–0
02 Feb
W
A Frosinone
3–0 HT 2–0
25 Jan
L
A Sassuolo
3–5 HT 2–1
19 Jan
D
H Catanzaro
1–1 HT 1–1
12 Jan
D
A Modena
0–0 HT 0–0
29 Dec
L
H Cittadella
1–2 HT 1–1
26 Dec
W
A Bari
1–0 HT 0–0
21 Dec
D
H Mantova
2–2 HT 1–1
14 Dec
L
A Juve Stabia
1–2 HT 0–1
06 Dec
L
H Cremonese
0–4 HT 0–1
30 Nov
L
A Spezia
0–3 HT 0–2
24 Nov
L
H Sassuolo
0–1 HT 0–0
09 Nov
L
A Cesena
0–1 HT 0–0
03 Nov
D
H Frosinone
1–1 HT 0–0
30 Oct
L
A Catanzaro
0–3 HT 0–3
27 Oct
L
H Pisa
1–2 HT 1–1
19 Oct
W
A Cosenza
2–0 HT 1–0
06 Oct
L
H Palermo
1–3 HT 0–1
30 Sep
L
A Sampdoria
0–1 HT 0–1
21 Sep
W
A Reggiana
3–1 HT 2–1
15 Sep
L
H Brescia
1–2 HT 0–1
31 Aug
L
A Carrarese
0–2 HT 0–1
27 Aug
W
H Salernitana
3–2 HT 2–1
24 Aug
W
H Modena
2–1 HT 1–1
17 Aug
Cesena

Cesena

L
H Juve Stabia
1–2 HT 0–1
30 Mar
D
H Spezia
0–0 HT 0–0
15 Mar
D
A Brescia
1–1 HT 0–1
08 Mar
W
H Salernitana
2–0 HT 0–0
01 Mar
W
A Cremonese
2–1 HT 1–1
22 Feb
D
H Pisa
1–1 HT 0–1
16 Feb
W
A Reggiana
1–0 HT 0–0
09 Feb
L
A Catanzaro
2–4 HT 1–3
01 Feb
D
H Bari
1–1 HT 0–1
25 Jan
W
A Sampdoria
2–1 HT 1–1
17 Jan
D
H Cittadella
0–0 HT 0–0
12 Jan
L
A Carrarese
0–2 HT 0–0
29 Dec
L
H Cremonese
0–1 HT 0–0
26 Dec
L
A Juve Stabia
0–1 HT 0–1
22 Dec
W
H Cosenza
2–1 HT 1–0
14 Dec
L
A Bari
0–1 HT 0–1
07 Dec
L
A Frosinone
2–3 HT 1–2
01 Dec
D
H Reggiana
1–1 HT 0–0
23 Nov
W
A Cittadella
2–0 HT 0–0
10 Nov
W
H Sudtirol
1–0 HT 0–0
03 Nov
D
A Salernitana
1–1 HT 1–1
29 Oct
W
H Brescia
2–0 HT 1–0
26 Oct
L
H Sampdoria
3–5 HT 2–2
20 Oct
L
A Pisa
1–3 HT 0–2
05 Oct
W
H Mantova
4–2 HT 3–0
29 Sep
D
A Palermo
0–0 HT 0–0
21 Sep
D
H Modena
2–2 HT 2–1
13 Sep
L
A Spezia
1–2 HT 1–0
01 Sep
W
H Catanzaro
2–0 HT 1–0
28 Aug
L
A Sassuolo
1–2 HT 0–1
24 Aug
W
H Carrarese
2–1 HT 2–0
18 Aug

Sudtirol (Home) vs Cesena (Away)

Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side

Sudtirol

Sudtirol

Current Season
D W W D D
Cesena

Cesena

Current Season
W L W W D
15 Played 15
4/5/6 W / D / L 4/3/8
1.13 Points Per Game 1.00
1.33 Avg Goals Scored 1.07
1.67 Avg Goals Conceded 1.47
3.00 Avg Goals / Game 2.53
1 Clean Sheets 3
12 BTTS 9
10 Over 2.5 Games 7
Sudtirol

Sudtirol — Home

D
Carrarese
2–2 HT 0–1
16 Mar
D
Spezia
1–1 HT 1–1
28 Feb
W
Sampdoria
2–1 HT 1–1
15 Feb
W
Reggiana
2–0 HT 1–0
02 Feb
D
Catanzaro
1–1 HT 1–1
12 Jan
L
Cittadella
1–2 HT 1–1
26 Dec
D
Mantova
2–2 HT 1–1
14 Dec
L
Cremonese
0–4 HT 0–1
30 Nov
L
Sassuolo
0–1 HT 0–0
09 Nov
D
Frosinone
1–1 HT 0–0
30 Oct
L
Pisa
1–2 HT 1–1
19 Oct
L
Palermo
1–3 HT 0–1
30 Sep
L
Brescia
1–2 HT 0–1
31 Aug
W
Salernitana
3–2 HT 2–1
24 Aug
W
Modena
2–1 HT 1–1
17 Aug
Cesena

Cesena — Away

D
Brescia
1–1 HT 0–1
08 Mar
W
Cremonese
2–1 HT 1–1
22 Feb
W
Reggiana
1–0 HT 0–0
09 Feb
L
Catanzaro
2–4 HT 1–3
01 Feb
W
Sampdoria
2–1 HT 1–1
17 Jan
L
Carrarese
0–2 HT 0–0
29 Dec
L
Juve Stabia
0–1 HT 0–1
22 Dec
L
Bari
0–1 HT 0–1
07 Dec
L
Frosinone
2–3 HT 1–2
01 Dec
W
Cittadella
2–0 HT 0–0
10 Nov
D
Salernitana
1–1 HT 1–1
29 Oct
L
Pisa
1–3 HT 0–2
05 Oct
D
Palermo
0–0 HT 0–0
21 Sep
L
Spezia
1–2 HT 1–0
01 Sep
L
Sassuolo
1–2 HT 0–1
24 Aug

❓ Sudtirol vs Cesena Form FAQs

What form are Sudtirol and Cesena in coming into this match?

Sudtirol have gone 9W 7D 15L in their last 31 games (1.10 PPG), while Cesena have gone 11W 9D 11L in their last 31 (1.35 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Sudtirol at home or Cesena away?

Sudtirol's home record (1.13 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sudtirol at home: 1.13 PPG; Cesena away: 1.00 PPG.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

Fixture History

This section is based on the 5 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 1 year from November 2024. All of them came in Serie B. The most recent was as recently as 31 October 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.

Streaks & Records

The most recent 2 H2H matches in our data have all been drawn — an unusually settled run for this fixture.

Sudtirol's record when hosting Cesena specifically: 0W 2D 1L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.

Last 5 Meetings

Sudtirol

0

Sudtirol

3

Draws

Cesena

2

Cesena

Recent Meetings

Sudtirol
1–1
31 Oct 26
Cesena
Cesena
1–1
06 Apr 26
Sudtirol
Sudtirol
0–1
25 Oct 25
Cesena
Sudtirol
1–1
05 Apr 25
Cesena
Cesena
1–0
03 Nov 24
Sudtirol

❓ Sudtirol vs Cesena H2H FAQs

What is the head-to-head record between Sudtirol and Cesena?

Across the 5 head-to-head matches in our data, Sudtirol have won 0, Cesena have won 2, and 3 have been drawn.

When did Sudtirol and Cesena last play each other?

The most recent meeting in our data was on 31 October 2026: Sudtirol 1-1 Cesena.

Who has won more matches between Sudtirol and Cesena?

Cesena have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from the 5 head-to-head matches in our data.

📈 Trading Insight

First-Half Patterns

Sudtirol are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 87% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 25% of those situations.

Cesena are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.

Full-Time Trends

Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Sudtirol at 80%, Cesena at 60%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.

Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 67% (Sudtirol) and 47% (Cesena). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 33% and 20% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.

On the defensive side: Cesena in 27%.

📈

Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Sudtirol home games / Cesena away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Sudtirol Sudtirol Current Season
Metric All
(31 games)
Venue
(15 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 24/31
(77.4%)
13/15
(86.7%)
2+ Goals Before HT 14/31
(45.2%)
8/15
(53.3%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 5/7
(71.4%)
2/2
(100%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 2/7
(28.6%)
1/2
(50%)
Winning at HT 6/31
(19.4%)
2/15
(13.3%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 1/6
(16.7%)
0/2
(0%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 1/11
(9.1%)
1/4
(25%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 17/31
(54.8%)
12/15
(80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 18/31
(58.1%)
10/15
(66.7%)
Over 3.5 Goals 9/31
(29%)
5/15
(33.3%)
Clean Sheet 6/31
(19.4%)
1/15
(6.7%)
Failed to Score 10/31
(32.3%)
2/15
(13.3%)
Cesena Cesena Current Season
Metric All
(31 games)
Venue
(15 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 21/31
(67.7%)
11/15
(73.3%)
2+ Goals Before HT 10/31
(32.3%)
6/15
(40%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 7/10
(70%)
3/4
(75%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 4/10
(40%)
2/4
(50%)
Winning at HT 7/31
(22.6%)
1/15
(6.7%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 2/7
(28.6%)
1/1
(100%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 3/10
(30%)
1/7
(14.3%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 18/31
(58.1%)
9/15
(60%)
Over 2.5 Goals 13/31
(41.9%)
7/15
(46.7%)
Over 3.5 Goals 6/31
(19.4%)
3/15
(20%)
Clean Sheet 9/31
(29%)
3/15
(20%)
Failed to Score 7/31
(22.6%)
4/15
(26.7%)

❓ Sudtirol vs Cesena Trading FAQs

Do both teams usually score in Sudtirol and Cesena matches?

Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 80% of Sudtirol's games and 60% of Cesena's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.

Are Sudtirol and Cesena matches usually high-scoring?

Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of Sudtirol's matches and 47% of Cesena's.

Do Sudtirol and Cesena matches tend to have early goals?

There has been at least one first-half goal in 87% of Sudtirol's recent matches and 73% of Cesena's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.

📰

Sudtirol and Cesena share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

The points were shared at Stadio Marco Druso, Regular Season - 32, as Sudtirol and Cesena drew 1-1 in the Serie B. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.

The Model vs The Result

The Poisson model went into this projecting Sudtirol 1.45 xG and Cesena 1.25 xG, a combined 2.70. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sudtirol attack 1.02 / defence 1.19 against Cesena attack 0.93 / defence 1.14, drawn from 69/31 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Sudtirol 40% | Draw 29% | Cesena 31%, with Sudtirol to win its most likely call at 40%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 29%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 51%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 77% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 56% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 50% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sudtirol 58%, Cesena 42%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 56%, which matched the both-scored outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Sudtirol's trading profile (31 games, 15 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did.

Cesena's trading profile (31 games, 15 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did.

Form vs Result

The form lines were close — Sudtirol 1.10 PPG, Cesena 1.35 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.

💡 Key Insights

Model Goals market defied the model — 51% Over 2.5 probability, but 2 goals scored.
Model BTTS matched the model — 56% projected, both teams scored.
Trading Trading data bucked — 50% historical Over 2.5 rate, but the game stayed under.

⚠️ 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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