An interesting fixture is on the cards as Pisa and Cesena battle for a place in the Round of 16 of the Coppa Italia on Wednesday, 25 September. View our free Pisa vs Cesena predictions below.
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Pisa vs Cesena predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- Pisa are currently on a 10-match unbeaten run across all competitions (W7, D3).
- On the other hand, Cesena have no wins in their last three games.
- Five of Pisa's last seven matches, and 10 of Cesena’s last 12 games went above the 2.5-goal line.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in 10 of Cesena’s last 12 games.
Correct score prediction: Pisa 2-1 Cesena
Pisa have won three matches in a row, and two of those victories have been by a 2-1 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Pisa
- HOME:21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW:23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY:13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Pisa have strung up an impressive 10-match unbeaten run across all competitions, which has seen them rise to the top of the Serie B table. They are up against an out-of-form Cesena side that managed just one win in their last five games.
With that in mind, Pisa are the expected winners at 21/20 (2.05). Teams with these odds generally have a 48.8% probability of winning.
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We have also established that both teams found the net in 10 of Cesena's last 12 matches. Considering five of Pisa's last six games featured goals at both ends, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 19/20 (1.95). That one has a 51.3% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Pisa avoid a third consecutive defeat against Cesena?
Although Cesena came out on top the last two times these teams met, it is worth mentioning that their most recent encounter took place in April 2017.
Italy Serie B 08/04/17
Pisa
Cesena
Italy Serie B 13/11/16
Cesena
Pisa
Pisa preview: Sights set on their fourth consecutive victory
The only injury concerns for Pisa ahead of this Coppa Italia encounter are Tomas Esteves, who has been ruled out due to a tendon injury, and Giovanni Bonfanti, who is a doubt after leaving the pitch with an apparent injury in their previous game.
Predicted lineup: Semper (GK), Calabresi, Piccinini, Marin, Abildgaard, Beruatto, Moreo, Tramoni, N. Bonfanti.
Italy Serie B 29/09/24
L
Juve Stabia
2
Pisa
0
Coppa Italia 25/09/24
L
Cesena
1
Pisa
0
Italy Serie B 21/09/24
W
Brescia
1
Pisa
2
Italy Serie B 15/09/24
W
Salernitana
2
Pisa
3
Italy Serie B 31/08/24
W
AC Reggiana
1
Pisa
2
Cesena preview: Hoping to get back to winning ways
On the other hand, Tommaso Berti will not be available for Cesena due to a muscle strain.
Predicted lineup: Pisseri (GK), Mangraviti, Prestia, Curto, Ceesay, Adamo, Calo, Bastoni, Donnarumma, Shpendi & Kargbo.
Italy Serie B 29/09/24
W
Mantova
2
Cesena
4
Coppa Italia 25/09/24
W
Pisa
0
Cesena
1
Italy Serie B 21/09/24
D
Palermo
0
Cesena
0
Italy Serie B 13/09/24
D
Modena
2
Cesena
2
Italy Serie B 01/09/24
L
Spezia
2
Cesena
1
Player to watch: Nicholas Bonfanti
Nicholas Bonfanti found the net in Pisa's 3-0 victory over Frosinone in the previous round of the Coppa Italia. He has scored five times in his last seven appearances for Pisa across all competitions, and currently leads the race for the Serie B's Golden Boot. The former Modena forward will fancy his chances against Cesena on Wednesday afternoon.
