Modena 3-0 Cesena: result and AI prediction
Modena – Cesena, Serie B, Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 02:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Alberto Braglia
Modena is #4 in the table (13 pts) and Cesena #12 (8 pts). 8 places separate the two teams in the table. Cesena has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Modena 2, draws 2, Cesena 2. Their last meeting, on March 7, 2026, ended Modena 0-0 Cesena.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Modena enter the Emilia-Romagna derby with the more convincing league start, home backing and a structure designed to keep opponents pinned back. Cesena have proved difficult to beat but have converted too few of those tight matches into wins, and their attack leans heavily on Shpendi. The visitors also face uncertainty around Pagano and will be without Diamanti on the touchline. Modena's wing-back width and control in central midfield are the clearest paths to turn pressure into a home result.
Head-to-head analysis
This fixture has produced a notably cagey recent head-to-head pattern, with very little separation and several shutouts. That history supports Cesena's preference for a compact, low-margin derby, even though Modena bring the stronger current position.
Injuries and absences
Pagano's likely absence would weaken Cesena's connection between midfield and Shpendi, placing more creative responsibility on Fiori and D'Andrea. Modena's reported long-term absences are in midfield and attack, but the projected starting structure is otherwise stable.
Form (last 5)
Modena vs Cesena stats
| Modena | Cesena | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 7 | 7 |
| Goals scored | 12 | 8 |
| Goals conceded | 8 | 9 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 0 |
Last meetings
- 2026-03-07Modena 0-0 Cesena
- 2025-11-28Cesena 1-0 Modena
- 2025-05-13Modena 0-1 Cesena
- 2024-09-13Cesena 2-2 Modena
- 2022-02-07Modena 1-0 Cesena
- 2021-09-28Cesena 1-2 Modena

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