Palermo vs Cesena Prediction & Betting Tips | 18/04/2026

Palermo vs Cesena Prediction and Betting Tips | 18 April 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

17 April 2026 • 13:31 UTC • 1 min read

Palermo vs Cesena Prediction and Betting Tips 18 April 2026

Palermo host Cesena with momentum and motivation firmly on their side as they chase automatic promotion. Therefore, we predict a 2-0 home win. The Sicilians are in strong form, with the team averaging 2.00 points per game, while their home record is particularly impressive (80% win rate, 2.60 PPG). Palermo score 1.80 goals per match and concede just 1.10, with 50% clean sheets highlighting defensive solidity. However, the suspension of defender Patryk Peda slightly weakens their back line. Key players like Matteo Brunori and Federico Di Francesco remain central to their attacking threat.

Cesena, on the other hand, are struggling badly ahead of the trip to Sicilia, with just 0.70 points per game and no away wins in their last ten. The Bianconeri average only 0.50 goals scored on the road while conceding 1.75, underlining their issues at both ends. The potential absence of forward Alberto Cerri further limits their attacking options.

Given Palermo's dominant home form and weak away side, Home Win seems like a sure bet, with additional value on Palermo to Win to Nil and Under 3.5 goals (Palermo control games defensively).

This Serie B match will be played on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 16:15.

What is our Palermo vs Cesena prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Palermo 2 - 0 Cesena

Palermo vs Cesena Betting Tips

Correct Score: 2-0 @ 700 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 100 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 107 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Joel Pohjanpalo @ -111 Odds
First Goalscorer: Joel Pohjanpalo @ 333 Odds
Asian Handicap: Palermo -0.5 @ -167 Odds
European Handicap: Cesena +3 @ -600 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -450 Odds
Draw No Bet: Palermo to Win @ -450 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Palermo to Win/Palermo to Win @ 140 Odds
Clean Sheet: Palermo - Yes @ 137 Odds

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Palermo Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwlwwldwwd	2.00
Home	wwwdw	2.60
Away	lwlwd	1.40

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	60%	80%	40%
Average Goals Per Game	2.50	3.00	2.00
Scored	1.60	2.40	0.80
Conceded	0.90	0.60	1.20
BTTS	40%	40%	40%
Clean Sheets	50%	60%	40%
Failed to Score	10%	0%	20%
Expected Goals	1.56	1.59	1.52
Expected Goals Against	1.34	1.22	1.46

Cesena Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	lldlddlwdl	0.70
Home	llldwd	0.83
Away	ddll	0.50

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	10%	17%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	3.00	3.83	1.75
Scored	1.00	1.50	0.25
Conceded	2.00	2.33	1.50
BTTS	60%	83%	25%
Clean Sheets	10%	0%	25%
Failed to Score	40%	17%	75%
Expected Goals	1.39	1.65	1.00
Expected Goals Against	1.65	1.54	1.82