Benevento vs Cesena: match statistics
Benevento vs Cesena: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Benevento played against Cesena in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on October 10, 2026. Venue: Stadio Ciro Vigorito. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Benevento has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Cesena has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Benevento scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.00. Cesena scores 1.40 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.69 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Benevento's games and 100% of Cesena's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 40%, compared with league averages of 65% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Benevento has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.24 per game. Benevento takes 14.6 shots per game, while Cesena takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Benevento leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Cesena leads at halftime in 80% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Benevento's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Cesena, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.69 goals. Both teams score in 65% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Benevento hold a slight home advantage: they create chances worth an average of 1.73 xG per match at home, while Cesena average 1.19 xG away. The hosts also average 17.67 shots in home matches, compared with 12.5 shots for the visitors away from home, boosting their chances of finding the net. However, the advantage is not decisive, as Benevento concede 1.33 goals per match at home and have yet to keep a clean sheet there. Cesena remain unbeaten after five matches, but drew four of them, making a draw a serious alternative to a home win. Both teams have taken 7 points from their last five matches, so Benevento get the nod primarily because of the higher quality of their scoring chances on home soil.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS has landed in all matches played by both teams so far in the split analyzed, although this signal should be treated with caution given the limited number of games. In their last 5 matches, Benevento recorded BTTS in 60% of cases, while Cesena did so in 100%, reinforcing the likelihood of goals at both ends. Benevento average 1.33 goals at home, while Cesena average 1.50 away; their xG averages are 1.27 and 1.19 respectively, indicating that both sides regularly create chances. Further support for the BTTS - Yes pick comes from Benevento conceding an average of 1.0 goals and Cesena 1.2 in their last 5 matches. However, with the league-wide BTTS rate at 64%, the teams’ perfect records should not be overvalued.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals: this line has been cleared in 100% of the matches played by these two teams so far, with both sides scoring and conceding on every occasion. Benevento average 1.33 goals, while Cesena average 1.50, supporting a forecast of around 2.66 goals in total. Their attacking potential is also reflected in xG figures of 1.27 for the hosts and 1.19 for the visitors, although these numbers do not point to a clear advantage for either team. The Over 2.5 goals line is less convincing: it has landed in 33% of Benevento’s matches and 50% of Cesena’s, while the figure across both teams’ last five matches stands at 40%. Therefore, two goals look more likely than three or more, although early-season results should be treated with caution.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Cesena led at the break in 4 of their last 5 matches, while Benevento did not go into half-time with a lead at all during that period. The visitors averaged 1.0 first-half goals compared with 0.2 for the hosts, which points to Benevento leading at the break. However, the balance of play could shift after the interval: across their last 5 matches, Benevento averaged 1.0 second-half goals, while Cesena averaged just 0.4. In addition, Cesena drew 4 of their last 5 matches, so an early lead does not necessarily mean a win. The most likely scenario is that the visitors lead at half-time and the hosts equalise before the final whistle.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Benevento | Cesena | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.44 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cesena is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Benevento · 1.4 goals / game - Cesena
Benevento is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Benevento · 1.2 goals / game - Cesena
Benevento scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 games), while Cesena keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 games).
Cesena scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 games), while Benevento keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Benevento
Over / Under - Cesena
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cesena is 71% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Benevento · 2.4 pts / game - Cesena
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Benevento - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cesena - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 80% of games and wins 20%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Benevento
Cesena
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).
Teams vs league
| Benevento | Liga | Cesena | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.20 | 2.69 | • 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 60% | 65% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 55% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | • 20% | 19% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 40% | 65% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▼ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
FAQ
What was the result of Benevento vs Cesena?
The Serie B match finished Benevento 2:0 Cesena. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Benevento vs Cesena?
Benevento score 1.20 goals per game on average and Cesena 1.40. The Serie B average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Benevento's matches and 100% of Cesena's.
What form are Benevento and Cesena in?
Over the last 5 games Benevento have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Cesena 1-4-0 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Benevento vs Cesena?
The statistical background for Benevento vs Cesena — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.