Reggiana vs Cesena: match statistics
Cesena demonstrates clearly better disposition this season, sitting in 6th place with a record of 9 victories, while Reggiana is placed 13th with just 5 wins. The form of both teams in the last five matches is poor; however, Cesena earned 5 points (1.0 PPG) compared to Reggiana's mere 3 points (0.6 PPG). On the road, Cesena shows an impressive 50% win rate, contrasting with Reggiana's only 33% home win rate. xG statistics also favor the visitors – Cesena has close values of xG For (1.33) and xG Against (1.38) away, while Reggiana at home has a slightly worse record (1.4 xG For vs 1.3 xG Against). Considering the class advantage, better points record, and Cesena's away efficiency, the visitors are the favorite for this meeting, though the weak form of both teams makes a draw a realistic scenario as well.
Reggiana vs Cesena: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Reggiana played Cesena in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Reggiana: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Cesena: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Reggiana scores 1.21 and concedes 1.47 goals per match. Cesena scores 1.32 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.48 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Reggiana 68%, Cesena 63%. Over 2.5: Reggiana 63%, Cesena 47%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Cesena has higher xG: 1.41 vs 1.18. Reggiana: 10.5 shots per match, Cesena: 12.5.
Match halves
Reggiana: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.63. Cesena: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.63.
Goals by minute
Reggiana: 46-60 (5 goals). Cesena: 31-45+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.48 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, 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 demonstrates clearly better disposition this season, sitting in 6th place with a record of 9 victories, while Reggiana is placed 13th with just 5 wins. The form of both teams in the last five matches is poor; however, Cesena earned 5 points (1.0 PPG) compared to Reggiana's mere 3 points (0.6 PPG). On the road, Cesena shows an impressive 50% win rate, contrasting with Reggiana's only 33% home win rate. xG statistics also favor the visitors – Cesena has close values of xG For (1.33) and xG Against (1.38) away, while Reggiana at home has a slightly worse record (1.4 xG For vs 1.3 xG Against). Considering the class advantage, better points record, and Cesena's away efficiency, the visitors are the favorite for this meeting, though the weak form of both teams makes a draw a realistic scenario as well.
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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
| Reggiana | Cesena | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.35 |
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 67% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Reggiana · 1 pts / match - Cesena
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 9% better for: goals scored per match.
1.21 goals / match - Reggiana · 1.32 goals / match - Cesena
Cesena is 32% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.47 goals / match - Reggiana · 1.11 goals / match - Cesena
Reggiana scores in 79% of matches (15 of 19 matches), while Cesena keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 matches).
Cesena scores in 79% of matches (15 of 19 matches), while Reggiana keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 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 - Reggiana
Over / Under - Cesena
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 72% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.89 pts / match - Reggiana · 1.53 pts / match - Cesena
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Reggiana - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cesena - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* 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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Reggiana
Cesena
* 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
| Reggiana | Liga | Cesena | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.68 | 2.48 | • 2.42 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 56% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 46% | • 47% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 26% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 77% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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.
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: Reggiana 1 - 0 - 0 Cesena. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Reggiana vs Cesena?
The Serie B match finished Reggiana 1:2 Cesena. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Reggiana vs Cesena?
Reggiana score 1.21 goals per game on average and Cesena 1.32. The Serie B average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Reggiana's matches and 63% of Cesena's.
What form are Reggiana and Cesena in?
Over the last 5 games Reggiana have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Cesena 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Reggiana vs Cesena?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.