Cesena vs Monza: match statistics
Monza presents decidedly better form, occupying 2nd place in the table with a record of 17 wins this season, while Cesena ranks 8th with barely 11 wins. The visitors' recent form is particularly impressive – 4 wins and a draw in the last 5 matches (2.6 points per game), in contrast to Cesena's mere 0.8 points. Monza stands out with a solid defense, conceding an average of only 0.85 goals per away match and keeping a clean sheet in 38% of games, which is double the hosts' 23%. Cesena is going through a crisis – 3 losses in the last 5 matches and a negative goal difference in the recent period (6 scored, 11 conceded). Possession (52% vs 48%) and the advantage in expected goals also speak in favor of Monza, making them the favorite for this meeting.
Cesena vs Monza: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cesena played against Monza in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on March 3, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Cesena has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Monza has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Cesena scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 1.41. Monza scores 1.52 and allows 0.74. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Cesena's games and 48% of Monza's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 44%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Monza has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.45 per game. Cesena takes 12.8 shots per game, while Monza takes 14.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Cesena leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Monza leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.93 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cesena's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Monza, it is minutes 46-60 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
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
Monza presents decidedly better form, occupying 2nd place in the table with a record of 17 wins this season, while Cesena ranks 8th with barely 11 wins. The visitors' recent form is particularly impressive – 4 wins and a draw in the last 5 matches (2.6 points per game), in contrast to Cesena's mere 0.8 points. Monza stands out with a solid defense, conceding an average of only 0.85 goals per away match and keeping a clean sheet in 38% of games, which is double the hosts' 23%. Cesena is going through a crisis – 3 losses in the last 5 matches and a negative goal difference in the recent period (6 scored, 11 conceded). Possession (52% vs 48%) and the advantage in expected goals also speak in favor of Monza, making them the favorite for this meeting.
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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
| Cesena | Monza | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.32 |
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.
Monza is 225% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Cesena · 2.6 pts / game - Monza
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.
Monza is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.3 goals / game - Cesena · 1.52 goals / game - Monza
Monza is 91% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.41 goals / game - Cesena · 0.74 goals / game - Monza
Cesena scores in 81% of games (22 of 27 meczów), while Monza keeps a clean sheet in 41% (11 of 27 meczów).
Monza scores in 85% of games (23 of 27 meczów), while Cesena keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 meczów).
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 - Cesena
Over / Under - Monza
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.
Monza is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / game - Cesena · 1.48 pts / game - Monza
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cesena - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Monza - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +6 |
* 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 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Cesena
Monza
* 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
| Cesena | Liga | Monza | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.70 | 2.48 | ▼ 2.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 55% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 47% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 27% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 71% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 75% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Cesena's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Monza. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cesena vs Monza?
The Serie B match finished Cesena 1:3 Monza. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cesena vs Monza?
Cesena score 1.30 goals per game on average and Monza 1.52. The Serie B average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Cesena's matches and 48% of Monza's.
What form are Cesena and Monza in?
Over the last 5 games Cesena have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Monza 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cesena vs Monza?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cesena vs Monza: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.