Italy - Serie BStadio Ciro VigoritoData current as of 15 October 2026

Benevento vs Cesena: match statistics

Benevento crest
Benevento
2 : 0half-time 1:0
Cesena crest
Cesena

Benevento vs Cesena: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Benevento played Cesena in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 10 October 2026. Venue: Stadio Ciro Vigorito. Final score: 2:0.

Current form

Benevento: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Cesena: 1-4-0, 1.40 points/match.

Goal statistics

Benevento scores 1.20 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Cesena scores 1.40 and concedes 1.20. League average: 2.69 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Benevento 60%, Cesena 100%. Over 2.5: Benevento 40%, Cesena 40%. League level: BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 55%.

xG, shots and style

Benevento has higher xG: 1.44 vs 1.24. Benevento: 14.6 shots per match, Cesena: 12.0.

Match halves

Benevento: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.80. Cesena: half-time lead 80%, second-half goals 0.40.

Goals by minute

Benevento: 16-30 (2 goals). Cesena: 16-30 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Serie B: 2.69 goals per match, BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 55%.

Head-to-head

No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.

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.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

BTTS has landed in all matches played by both teams so far in the split analysed, 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.

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Over/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.

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HT/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.

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Half-by-half

1 : 0
1st half
1 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

43Possession (%)57
BeneventoCesena
18Shots11
BeneventoCesena
6Shots on target1
BeneventoCesena
1.85xG1.14
BeneventoCesena
5Corners5
BeneventoCesena
42Dangerous attacks51
BeneventoCesena
16Fouls8
BeneventoCesena
5Cards0
BeneventoCesena

Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

1.2Goals scored / match1.4
BeneventoCesena
1Goals conceded / match1.2
BeneventoCesena
48%Average possession44%
BeneventoCesena
3.6Shots on target / match3.2
BeneventoCesena

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

14.6Shots per match12
BeneventoCesena
3.6Shots on target3.2
BeneventoCesena
8.2%Shot conversion11.7%
BeneventoCesena
48%Possession44%
BeneventoCesena
1.44xG for1.24
BeneventoCesena
1.24xG against1.73
BeneventoCesena

Shooting quality

Benevento: AttackingCesena: Balanced
BeneventoCesena
Accuracy (shots on target)25%27%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.100.10
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.44

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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Benevento
LDLWW
Season result split
40% W20% D40% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / match · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-1-1
Last 5 at home
1-1-1
LDW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.44Opponent xG: 1.24BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
Cesena
DWDDD
Unbeaten in the last 5 matches
Season result split
20% W80% D0% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-4-0
1.40 pts / match · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-4-0
1.40 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
1-1-0
Last 5 away
1-1-0
WD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.24Opponent xG: 1.73BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 40%

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 match.

1.2 goals / match - Benevento · 1.4 goals / match - Cesena

Benevento is 20% better for: goals conceded per match.

1 goals / match - Benevento · 1.2 goals / match - Cesena

Benevento scoring profile: very strong

Benevento scores in 80% of matches (4 of 5 matches), while Cesena keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 matches).

Cesena scoring profile: very strong

Cesena scores in 100% of matches (5 of 5 matches), while Benevento keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 matches).

6Goals scored (season)7
BeneventoCesena
5Goals conceded (season)6
BeneventoCesena
2.2Average goals in match2.6
BeneventoCesena
6Goals scored (last 5)7
BeneventoCesena
5Goals conceded (last 5)6
BeneventoCesena

How often they score at least...

80%1 goal100%
BeneventoCesena
20%2 goals40%
BeneventoCesena
20%3 goals0%
BeneventoCesena
0%4 goals0%
BeneventoCesena

How often they concede at least...

80%1 goal100%
BeneventoCesena
20%2 goals20%
BeneventoCesena
0%3 goals0%
BeneventoCesena
0%4 goals0%
BeneventoCesena

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

Goal patterns

20%BTTS at half-time20%
BeneventoCesena
0%BTTS in both halves0%
BeneventoCesena
20%Scored in both halves20%
BeneventoCesena

BTTS and goal count

40%Min. 3 goals and BTTS40%
BeneventoCesena
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
BeneventoCesena
60%BTTS - last 5100%
BeneventoCesena

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

40%Min. 1 goal before half-time100%
BeneventoCesena
20%Min. 2 goals before half-time20%
BeneventoCesena
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time20%
BeneventoCesena

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time80%
BeneventoCesena
60%Min. 2 goals after half-time20%
BeneventoCesena
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time20%
BeneventoCesena

Match 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 / match - Benevento · 2.4 pts / match - Cesena

Benevento - half-time state
20% leading80% draw0% trailing
Cesena - half-time state
80% leading0% draw20% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.4Points per match (1st half)2.4
BeneventoCesena
0.4Goals scored (1st half)1
BeneventoCesena
0.2Goals conceded (1st half)0.4
BeneventoCesena
0.6Average goals (1st half)1.4
BeneventoCesena
80%Clean sheet before half-time60%
BeneventoCesena
60%No goal before half-time20%
BeneventoCesena

After half-time (2nd half)

1.4Points per match (2nd half)0.8
BeneventoCesena
0.8Goals scored (2nd half)0.4
BeneventoCesena
0.8Goals conceded (2nd half)0.8
BeneventoCesena
1.6Average goals (2nd half)1.2
BeneventoCesena
40%Clean sheet after half-time40%
BeneventoCesena
40%No goal after half-time60%
BeneventoCesena

Benevento - second-half results

40% W20% D40% L
7
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
7
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.40
PPG before half-time
Lead holding200%

Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.6

Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Cesena - second-half results

20% W20% D60% L
12
Half-time points
5
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
4
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.40
PPG before half-time
Lead holding25%

Leads at half-time in 80% of matches and wins 20%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.

Defence after half-time+0.4

Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Benevento - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.401.40
Goals scored / match0.40.8
Goals conceded / match0.20.8
Average goals in match0.61.6
1 goal40%100%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference+10
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2
Cesena - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.400.80
Goals scored / match1.00.4
Goals conceded / match0.40.8
Average goals in match1.41.2
1 goal100%80%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal20%60%
Goal difference+3-2
Half-time: 80% leading - 0% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 5

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Benevento
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
2
1
16-30
0
0
31-45
1
0
46-60
2
2
61-75
1
2
76-90

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.

Cesena
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
4
0
16-30
1
2
31-45
1
0
46-60
0
2
61-75
1
2
76-90

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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.40
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.2 : 1.2
Estimated goal split
home : away
89%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
80%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
80%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Benevento

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.20
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
0.00
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.24
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.24
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
82%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
82%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

Cesena

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.49
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.69
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.16
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.53
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
115%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
82%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.6
Late goals
14% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
14%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).

Teams vs league

BeneventoLigaCesena
Average goals in match▼ 2.202.69• 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.

2.69
Average goals per match
65%
Both teams scored
55%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
19%
Clean sheets
1.47
Home goals / match
1.22
Away goals / match
+20%
Home attack advantage
+17%
Home defence advantage
+12%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
65%
1 goal
25%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
86%
1 goal
53%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
8%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. BeneventoYellow cardChristian Kouan Oulau00ef
  2. BeneventoSubstitutionOn: Christian Dalle MuraOff: Davide Lamesta
  3. CesenaSubstitutionOn: Alessandro DebenedettiOff: Luca D'Andrea
  4. CesenaSubstitutionOn: Xavello DruiventakOff: Riccardo Pagano
  5. CesenaSubstitutionOn: Vittorio MagniOff: Andrea Ciofi
  6. BeneventoYellow cardLuigi Cherubini
  7. BeneventoSubstitutionOn: Pier Luigi SimonettiOff: Mattia Maita
  8. BeneventoYellow cardStefano Scognamillo
  9. BeneventoYellow cardRaffaele Romano
  10. BeneventoYellow cardFrancesco Paolo Salvemini
  11. BeneventoGoalLuigi CherubiniAssist: Pietro Saio

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.