Mantova vs Cesena Prediction & Betting Tips | 17/03/2026

Mantova vs Cesena Prediction and Betting Tips | 17 March 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

17 March 2026 • 11:10 UTC • 1 min read

Mantova vs Cesena Prediction and Betting Tips 17 March 2026

Mantova take on Cesena in a crucial relegation six-pointer, looking to build on a 2-2 draw with Empoli. As both sides looked sharp up front at the weekend, we predict a 2-2 draw. I Biancorossi have been strong at Stadio Danilo Martelli, winning 60% of their home games and averaging 1.8 goals per match, with BTTS in 80% of home fixtures. Despite conceding 1.6 goals per home game, Mantova remain competitive in front of their fans and have failed to score in only 20% of their overall matches.

Cesena, meanwhile, are struggling for form, having with the team drawing their last two games and failing to win away in Serie B this season. Defender Tommaso Corazza is pushing for a start after scoring twice as a substitute in their 2-2 draw with Frosinone. The Bianconeri average just 0.75 goals per away match and concede 1.75, with BTTS occurring in 75% of their road fixtures. Their recent head-to-head history favors Cesena, who have won 7 of the last 9 meetings.

Given Mantova’s home edge and Cesena’s away struggles, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside Over 1.5 goals and Both Teams to Score.

This Serie B match will be played on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 19:00.

What is our Mantova vs Cesena prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Mantova 2 - 2 Cesena

Mantova vs Cesena Betting Tips

Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1200 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 250 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 105 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Cristian Shpendi @ 162 Odds
First Goalscorer: Cristian Shpendi @ 500 Odds
Asian Handicap: Cesena +0.5 @ -174 Odds
European Handicap: Cesena +1 @ -188 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: X2 @ -188 Odds
Draw No Bet: Mantova to Win @ -150 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
Clean Sheet: Mantova - No @ -275 Odds

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Mantova Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	ldwllwdlwd	1.20
Home	lwwdw	2.00
Away	dllld	0.40

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	60%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	3.10	3.40	2.80
Scored	1.40	1.80	1.00
Conceded	1.70	1.60	1.80
BTTS	70%	80%	60%
Clean Sheets	10%	20%	0%
Failed to Score	20%	0%	40%
Expected Goals	1.49	1.54	1.45
Expected Goals Against	1.24	1.12	1.36

Cesena Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	llwllldldd	0.60
Home	lwllld	0.67
Away	lldd	0.50

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	10%	17%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	3.20	3.67	2.50
Scored	1.10	1.33	0.75
Conceded	2.10	2.33	1.75
BTTS	70%	67%	75%
Clean Sheets	20%	17%	25%
Failed to Score	20%	17%	25%
Expected Goals	1.49	1.76	1.08
Expected Goals Against	1.63	1.56	1.73