Cesena 2-0 Brescia – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Cesena at 39% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Cesena face Brescia.
✍️ Match Preview
Fixture Analysis
Cesena welcome Brescia to Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi in Serie B (matchday 10). Kick-off is Saturday 26 October 2024 at 15:00 UK time.
Recent Form
Across their last 9 games, Cesena have gone 3W 2D 4L — a 1.22 PPG return. Last five: D D W L L. Offensively they are averaging 1.78 goals per game, with 1.89 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 9 outings (22%). Both teams have scored in 78% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone.
Cesena's home record over their last 5 home games: 3W 1D 1L (2.00 PPG). They are averaging 2.60 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 2.00 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.22 — Cesena are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Looking at their last 10 matches, Brescia stand at 4W 1D 5L — 1.30 PPG. Last five: W L W D L. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.80. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Brescia's away record over their last 10 away games: 2W 2D 6L (0.80 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 0.80 is notably below their overall 1.30 — form away from home has been a clear weakness recently.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.22 PPG (Cesena) versus 1.30 (Brescia). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
Both teams have scored in at least 70% of each side's games (from Cesena's last 5 home games and Brescia's last 10 away games). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
In-Play Data
Cesena trading profile (last 9 games, 4 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 100% of their matches in home games; they lead at the break 56% of the time; of the 5 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 40%; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 44%.
Brescia trading profile (last 9 games, 4 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 75% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Cesena 78% and Brescia 56% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Cesena 78% | Brescia 56%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Cesena 1.76 xG and Brescia 1.64 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 1.345 / defence 1.500 | Brescia attack 0.908 / defence 1.050. League average goals — home 1.243 / away 1.204. Cesena carry an above-average attack rating of 1.345 — their 1.76 xG reflects attacking quality above the league norm. Cesena's defence rating of 1.500 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Brescia's projected output up. Data: built from Cesena's last 9 games and Brescia's last 47.
Result probabilities: Cesena 39% | Draw 26% | Brescia 35%. Fair-value odds: Cesena 2.53 | Draw 3.86 | Brescia 2.89. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 66% | BTTS Yes probability 68% | Total xG 3.40. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 66% — a total xG of 3.40 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 68% — both xG figures (1.76 / 1.64) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Cesena at 39% — marginal model lean. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Cesena offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.40 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 66% — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Cesena's last 5 home games and Brescia's last 10 away games) averaging 3.8 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 68% on Yes. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Cesena 80% (last 5 home games) | Brescia 70% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Cesena vs Brescia | Competition: Serie B, matchday 10 | Venue: Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi • Kick-off: Saturday 26 October 2024 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: Cesena 39% | Draw 26% | Brescia 35% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 66% (Under 34%) | BTTS Yes 68% (No 32%) | xG Cesena 1.76 / Brescia 1.64 • Poisson strength factors: Cesena attack 1.345 / def 1.500 | Brescia attack 0.908 / def 1.050 | league avg home 1.243 / away 1.204 • Poisson stance: Cesena (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.76
Cesena xG
Expected Goals
1.64
Brescia xG
68%
BTTS
87%
Over 1.5
66%
Over 2.5
44%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Cesena vs Brescia FAQs
What time does Cesena vs Brescia kick off?
Cesena vs Brescia kicked off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 26 October 2024 at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi.
What was the final score in Cesena vs Brescia?
Cesena 2 - 0 Brescia.
Where is Cesena vs Brescia being played?
The match is being played at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi.
What competition is Cesena vs Brescia part of?
Cesena vs Brescia is a Serie B fixture (matchday 10) (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Cesena vs Brescia?
Our statistical model gives Cesena a 39% chance of winning, Brescia a 35% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Cesena the favourite.
Will both teams score in Cesena vs Brescia?
Our model estimates a 68% probability that both Cesena and Brescia will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Cesena vs Brescia have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 66%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Cesena's attack rating (1.34) and Brescia's defence rating (1.05), the model arrives at 1.76 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Brescia's attack versus Cesena's defence, projects 1.64 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Cesena's last 9 games and Brescia's last 47 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 10.9%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.5%), 1-2 (7.9%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Cesena Win
39%
2.53
26%
3.86
35%
2.89
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.6%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.5%
Home win
1 – 2
7.9%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.76
Cesena xG
Total xG
3.40
1.64
Brescia xG
2.53
39%
Home win
3.86
26%
Draw
2.89
35%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
66%
Over 2.5
1.52
34%
Under 2.5
2.94
44%
Over 3.5
2.27
56%
Under 3.5
1.79
26%
Over 4.5
3.85
74%
Under 4.5
1.35
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
68%
BTTS Yes
1.46
32%
BTTS No
3.16
Clean Sheet
19%
5.16
17%
5.79
Win to Nil
8%
13.06
6%
16.71
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.4 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 5.9 | 9.6 | 7.9 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 5.2 | 8.5 | 6.9 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 3 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Cesena vs Brescia Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Cesena vs Brescia?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.9%.
How many goals are Cesena and Brescia expected to score?
The model projects 1.76 expected goals for Cesena and 1.64 for Brescia, a combined total of 3.40.
How confident is the prediction model for Cesena vs Brescia?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Cesena's recent record stands at 3W 2D 4L from 9 games, a 1.22 PPG return, with D-D-W-L-L in the last five.
Brescia, meanwhile, have gone 4W 1D 4L across 9 games — 1.44 PPG, with W-L-W-D-L in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Cesena on 1.22 PPG, Brescia on 1.44. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Cesena have managed 2W 1D 1L from their last 4 home games — 1.75 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 1.22 PPG overall — Cesena are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Brescia's away record stands at 1W 1D 2L across their last 4 away games, a 1.00 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.44 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Brescia's recent record.
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.
The Goals Picture
Cesena are averaging 1.78 goals scored and 1.89 conceded per game recently; Brescia are on 1.56 scored and 1.56 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Cesena have seen both teams score in 78% of their recent games.
Last 9 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Cesena
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Brescia
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Cesena (Home) vs Brescia (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Cesena
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Brescia
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❓ Cesena vs Brescia Form FAQs
What form are Cesena and Brescia in coming into this match?
Cesena have gone 3W 2D 4L in their last 9 games (1.22 PPG), while Brescia have gone 4W 1D 4L in their last 9 (1.44 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Cesena at home or Brescia away?
Cesena's home record (1.75 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cesena at home: 1.75 PPG; Brescia away: 1.00 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 2 H2H matches in our data, going back to October 2024. All of them came in Serie B. The most recent in our data was on 8 March 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Cesena
1
Draws
0
Brescia
Recent Meetings
❓ Cesena vs Brescia H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Cesena and Brescia?
Across the 2 head-to-head matches in our data, Cesena have won 1, Brescia have won 0, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Cesena and Brescia last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 8 March 2025: Brescia 1-1 Cesena.
Who has won more matches between Cesena and Brescia?
Cesena have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from the 2 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Cesena are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 75% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 33% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Brescia are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Cesena at 75%, Brescia at 75%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 75% for Cesena and 50% for Brescia. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 75% and 0% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Cesena home games / Brescia away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Cesena vs Brescia Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Cesena and Brescia matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 75% of Cesena's games and 75% of Brescia's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Cesena and Brescia matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 75% of Cesena's matches and 50% of Brescia's.
Do Cesena and Brescia matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 100% of Cesena's recent matches and 75% of Brescia's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Cesena cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Brescia.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Cesena beat Brescia 2-0 at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi, Regular Season - 10, 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 1.76 xG and Brescia 1.64 xG, a combined 3.40. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Brescia landed 1.6 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Cesena attack 1.34 / defence 1.50 against Brescia attack 0.91 / defence 1.05, drawn from 9/47 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Cesena 39% | Draw 26% | Brescia 35%, with Cesena to win its most likely call at 39%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 66%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 87% and landed. Over 3.5 was 44% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 68% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 67% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Cesena 78%, Brescia 56%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 67%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Cesena's trading profile (9 games, 4 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 78% of their matches — today it did not.
Brescia's trading profile (9 games, 4 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Cesena 1.22 PPG, Brescia 1.44 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Cesena win broke the near-deadlock. Cesena (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 2.25 average — tighter than their form line. Brescia (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.00 scoring average — below par going forward.
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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