Cesena 1-1 Avellino: result and AI prediction
Cesena – Avellino, Serie B, Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 04:15 PM (GMT). Venue: Dino Manuzzi
Cesena is #11 in the table (7 pts) and Avellino #8 (10 pts). Cesena has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Cesena 3, draws 2, Avellino 1. Their last meeting, on January 31, 2026, ended Avellino 3-1 Cesena.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Cesena return to the Manuzzi looking to stop a run of draws and build a response to the Benevento defeat. Avellino travel with sharper recent momentum, a largely restored midfield and continuity in Nesta’s 3-5-2 after their convincing Sampdoria display. The home side’s fast start and organised press meet an Avellino team built to break pressure through Palmiero and attack quickly through Cheddira and Russo. Cesena’s home history in this fixture gives them a real platform, but their final-third execution must improve.
Head-to-head analysis
Cesena have a strong recent home record in this pairing, winning the last three meetings at the Manuzzi by three-goal margins. Avellino’s win in the most recent overall encounter is a reminder that the older home pattern is not decisive on its own.
Injuries and absences
Avellino’s recovery of Palmiero is important because he is the natural controller in their midfield three, while Di Maggio and Favilli restore bench options. Cancellotti’s continued absence reduces depth on the right side, and Fila remains unavailable; Cesena are reported to be without Caprini and Schirone, though Gelli has returned to the squad.
Form (last 5)
Cesena vs Avellino stats
| Cesena | Avellino | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 6 | 6 |
| Goals scored | 7 | 11 |
| Goals conceded | 8 | 7 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 2 |
Last meetings
- 2026-01-31Avellino 3-1 Cesena
- 2025-11-09Cesena 3-0 Avellino
- 2018-02-10Avellino 1-1 Cesena
- 2017-09-15Cesena 3-1 Avellino
- 2017-04-22Avellino 1-1 Cesena
- 2016-11-26Cesena 3-0 Avellino

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