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Modena vs Cesena prediction: home edge at Braglia?
The Modena vs Cesena prediction for Saturday, March 7, 2026 (kickoff 18:30 GMT / 19:30 local time) puts the spotlight on Stadio Alberto Braglia in Modena, where Serie B Round 29 can quietly shape the run-in. This is the kind of match where one good half can pay your bet—and one silly mistake can ruin your weekend.
Match setting and what to expect on the pitch
Modena and Cesena arrive with almost identical squad values (Modena €28.33m, Cesena €28.60m), so this does not look like a “big budget vs small budget” story. It looks more like a “who plays smarter for 90 minutes” story.
At home, Modena usually try to control rhythm and territory, and that fits the expectation of 59% possession here. With a projected 15 shots and 5 corners, the home side should spend plenty of time in the attacking third. Cesena, expected at 41% possession, may be happier staying compact and attacking in shorter bursts (10 shots, 3 corners).
Head to head: small margins, big meaning
The recent head to head reminder is important: in the last meeting on 2025-05-13, Modena lost 0-1. It was tight, and it shows Cesena can frustrate them. But it also hints at something useful for bettors: these teams don’t need many chances to swing a result.
And if you like “proof of stubbornness,” Modena once went to Napoli and grabbed a 0-0 draw (2024-08-10) at massive odds—so they can be hard to break when focused. Cesena have their own “don’t ignore us” moment too, winning away at Verona (2-1) with long odds. In short: both sides can surprise, but the venue matters.
Betting odds and market reading
The betting odds lean clearly toward the hosts: Home win 1.9, Draw 3.5, Away win 4.75. That price range suggests Modena are expected to do the leading, with Cesena needing a near-perfect away performance to take all three points.
Our AI picks: where the value looks strongest
Now to the numbers behind our Modena vs Cesena prediction. NerdyTips flags the best tip as 1 (Modena to win) with a 7.7/10 trust rating at odds of 1.9. The straight 1X2 model agrees: 1 again, with 7.8 trust at the same 1.9. Two models singing the same song usually means the logic is solid: Modena’s expected control (possession, shots, corners) should turn into enough danger to win.
- Best Tip: Modena win (1) @ 1.9 (Trust: 7.7/10)
- 1X2 Prediction: Modena win (1) @ 1.9 (Trust: 7.8/10)
- Total Goals Pick: Over 1.5 goals @ 1.30 (Confidence: 4.75)
- Projected Score: 2-1 (Half-time: 1-0)
For total goals, Over 1.5 at 1.30 is not flashy, but it matches the predicted 2-1 and the shot volume (4 on target for Modena, 3 for Cesena). If you want a calmer ride than the 1X2, this is the “seatbelt on” option. Just don’t expect fireworks—expect practical goals.
Final thought: Modena look likelier to write the main plot at home, while Cesena’s best hope is keeping it close until late. If Modena score first (the model says 1-0 at half-time), the home-win ticket starts to feel a lot more comfortable.
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Best Tip
The best betting football prediction for Modena vs Cesena1 -111
Modena is expected to win with odds of -1111x2 Tip
1 -111
Modena is expected to win with odds of -111Total Goals
Over 1.5 -323
At least 2 goals will be scored in the matchBoth Teams To Score
Yes -118
Both teams are expected to scoreBet Builder Tip
1X&O1.5 -179
Home win/draw and over 1.5 goalsCorrect Score
2:1
Stats Predictions
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Overview Last 10 Matches
Head to Head
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Latest Matches
 Cesena |
28-Nov-25
1:0
| Modena  |
| Cesena |
13-Sep-24
2:2
| Modena |
| Cesena |
28-Sep-21
1:2
| Modena |
| Cesena |
29-Nov-20
0:0
| Modena |
| Cesena |
24-Nov-19
1:0
| Modena |
| Modena |
07-Mar-26
0:0
| Cesena |
| Modena |
13-May-25
0:1
| Cesena |
| Modena |
07-Feb-22
1:0
| Cesena |
| Modena |
21-Mar-21
1:0
| Cesena |
Recent Matches of Modena
| 18 Apr | L |
Modena
| 1 |
Frosinone
| 2 |
| 14 Apr | D |
Catanzaro
| 2 |
Modena
| 2 |
| 11 Apr | D |
Sudtirol
| 1 |
Modena
| 1 |
| 06 Apr | L |
Bari
| 3 |
Modena
| 1 |
| 21 Mar | W |
Modena
| 2 |
Mantova
| 1 |
| 13 Mar | W |
Modena
| 3 |
Spezia
| 0 |
| 07 Mar | D |
Modena
| 0 |
Cesena
| 0 |
| 03 Mar | L |
Entella
| 2 |
Modena
| 1 |
| 28 Feb | L |
Modena
| 1 |
Padova
| 2 |
| 22 Feb | W |
Juve Stabia
| 1 |
Modena
| 2 |
Recent Matches Of Cesena
| 18 Apr | L |  Palermo |
2 | Cesena |
0 |
| 11 Apr | L |  Juve Stabia |
2 | Cesena |
0 |
| 06 Apr | D | Cesena |
1 |  Sudtirol |
1 |
| 21 Mar | W | Cesena |
3 |  Catanzaro |
1 |
| 17 Mar | L |  Mantova |
3 | Cesena |
0 |
| 14 Mar | D | Cesena |
2 |  Frosinone |
2 |
| 07 Mar | D | Modena |
0 | Cesena |
0 |
| 03 Mar | L | Cesena |
1 |  Monza |
3 |
| 28 Feb | D |  Empoli |
1 | Cesena |
1 |
| 21 Feb | L | Cesena |
2 |  Spezia |
3 |
Italy - Serie B
| Team | M | G | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Venezia | 35 | 71-29 | 75 |
| 2 |
Frosinone | 35 | 67-34 | 72 |
| 3 |
 Monza | 35 | 56-27 | 72 |
| 4 |
 Palermo | 35 | 57-28 | 68 |
| 5 |
Catanzaro | 35 | 54-43 | 56 |
| 6 |
Modena | 35 | 47-33 | 52 |
| 7 |
Juve Stabia | 35 | 42-42 | 49 |
| 8 |
Cesena | 35 | 42-52 | 44 |
| 9 |
 Carrarese | 35 | 46-47 | 43 |
| 10 |
 Avellino | 35 | 40-54 | 43 |
| 11 |
Sudtirol | 35 | 37-43 | 40 |
| 12 |
Mantova | 35 | 39-50 | 40 |
| 13 |
Padova | 35 | 34-45 | 40 |
| 14 |
 Sampdoria | 35 | 34-47 | 40 |
| 15 |
 Empoli | 35 | 44-50 | 37 |
| 16 |
Virtus Entella | 35 | 33-48 | 36 |
| 17 |
Bari | 35 | 33-56 | 34 |
| 18 |
 Pescara | 35 | 49-63 | 33 |
| 19 |
Spezia | 35 | 38-52 | 33 |
| 20 |
 Reggiana | 35 | 33-53 | 33 |
