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.

ModenaModena
Final score3 - 0
CesenaCesena
AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 3-0✓ Correct outcome

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)

ModenaLeague position #4 · 13 ptsW W L
CesenaLeague position #12 · 8 ptsD L D

Modena vs Cesena stats

ModenaCesena
Played77
Goals scored128
Goals conceded89
Clean sheets10

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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