Cesena vs Pescara: match statistics
Cesena is the clear favorite for this encounter, sitting in 6th place in the table and presenting solid home form with 40% of matches won at home. The hosts have a positive goal difference at their own stadium (+3) and favorable xG statistics (1.56 for vs 1.24 against), indicating offensive efficiency and defensive stability. Pescara is in last place (20th), with a disastrous away record – zero wins, 60% losses, and a goal difference of -14 in away matches. The visitors concede an average of 2.5 goals per away match and have not kept a single clean sheet, which, given Cesena's average of 1.4 goals scored at home, gives the hosts a clear advantage. Pescara's poor form in the last five matches (0.4 points per match) further confirms that Cesena should comfortably win this meeting.
Cesena vs Pescara: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Cesena played Pescara in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 6 February 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Cesena: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Pescara: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cesena scores 1.32 and concedes 1.23 goals per match. Pescara scores 1.23 and concedes 2.00. League average: 2.45 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cesena 68%, Pescara 73%. Over 2.5: Cesena 55%, Pescara 68%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Pescara has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.44. Cesena: 12.4 shots per match, Pescara: 14.1.
Match halves
Cesena: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.64. Pescara: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Cesena: 31-45+ (11 goals). Pescara: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.45 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Cesena is the clear favorite for this encounter, sitting in 6th place in the table and presenting solid home form with 40% of matches won at home. The hosts have a positive goal difference at their own stadium (+3) and favorable xG statistics (1.56 for vs 1.24 against), indicating offensive efficiency and defensive stability. Pescara is in last place (20th), with a disastrous away record – zero wins, 60% losses, and a goal difference of -14 in away matches. The visitors concede an average of 2.5 goals per away match and have not kept a single clean sheet, which, given Cesena's average of 1.4 goals scored at home, gives the hosts a clear advantage. Pescara's poor form in the last five matches (0.4 points per match) further confirms that Cesena should comfortably win this meeting.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Cesena | Pescara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.26 |
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.
Cesena is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Cesena · 0.4 pts / match - Pescara
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 7% better for: goals scored per match.
1.32 goals / match - Cesena · 1.23 goals / match - Pescara
Cesena is 63% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.23 goals / match - Cesena · 2 goals / match - Pescara
Cesena scores in 82% of matches (18 of 22 matches), while Pescara keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 22 matches).
Pescara scores in 77% of matches (17 of 22 matches), while Cesena keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 22 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cesena
Over / Under - Pescara
1st half
2nd half
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 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / match - Cesena · 1.14 pts / match - Pescara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cesena - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 45%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Pescara - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 9%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
* 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.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (13). 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
Cesena
Pescara
* 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
| Cesena | Liga | Pescara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.55 | 2.45 | ▲ 3.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 55% | ▲ 73% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 47% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 27% | ▼ 5% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 70% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 75% | ▲ 91% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
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
Previous meeting: Cesena 1 - 0 - 0 Pescara. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Cesena vs Pescara?
The Serie B match finished Cesena 2:0 Pescara. 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 Pescara?
Cesena score 1.32 goals per game on average and Pescara 1.23. The Serie B average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Cesena's matches and 73% of Pescara's.
What form are Cesena and Pescara in?
Over the last 5 games Cesena have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Pescara 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cesena vs Pescara?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cesena vs Pescara: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.