A new Serie B campaign begins at the Stadio Dino Manuzzi as Cesena and Sampdoria meet in an eagerly-awaited opening-round clash. Cesena will be eager to respond after their disappointing 3-0 Coppa Italia defeat to Sassuolo, but their home form offers plenty of encouragement. They have won 60% of their last five home matches, scoring an impressive 2.00 goals per game while keeping clean sheets in 80% of those games. Mark Natta and Xavello Druiventak are both pushing to make their Cesena debuts.
Sampdoria also enter the league campaign looking for a response after losing 2-0 to Cremonese in the Italian Cup. The Blucerchiati have been defensively reliable lately, keeping five clean sheets in their last 10 matches, while their away record is respectable. Salvatore Esposito and Tjas Begic have both signed permanent deals after spending last season on loan, providing continuity to the squad. Estanis Pedrola, however, has left the club.
Cesena have won 60% of their last five home games and look particularly strong defensively at the Manuzzi. Therefore, Home Win should be considered, alongside Cesena to Win to Nil and Under 3.5 goals (Cesena's last 10 matches average only 2.10 goals, while Sampdoria average just 1.70).
This Serie B match will be played on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Cesena vs Sampdoria prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Cesena 1 - 0 Sampdoria
Cesena vs Sampdoria Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 225 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Cristian Shpendi @ 150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Cristian Shpendi @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Cesena +0.5 @ -223 Odds
- European Handicap: Cesena +1 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -225 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Cesena to Win @ -120 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Cesena to Win/Cesena to Win @ 333 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Cesena - Yes @ 225 Odds
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View OfferCesena Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llddlwwwdl | 1.20 |
| Home | dlwww | 2.00 |
| Away | llddl | 0.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.80 | 1.40 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 20% | 100% |
| Expected Goals | 1.67 | 2.24 | 1.21 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.35 | 1.02 | 1.60 |
Sampdoria Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldwlwdlwl | 1.40 |
| Home | lwwl | 1.50 |
| Away | wdldwl | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.70 | 2.25 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 1.25 | 0.67 |
| BTTS | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Expected Goals | 1.30 | 1.85 | 1.03 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.21 | 1.28 | 1.18 |
Cesena vs Sampdoria Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Cesena (38%)
8 Matches
Sampdoria (25%)
Cesena vs Sampdoria Past Results
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