Cesena v Virtus Entella result
Team pages: Cesena · Virtus Entella
The model’s pre-match pick
Cesena 1–1 Virtus Entella — this Serie B match was drawn. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Total saves under 7.5.
The result
Cesena and Virtus Entella drew 1–1 at Stadio Dino Manuzzi in Serie B on Saturday 30 August. Virtus Entella have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Cesena: C. Shpendi (81’ pen); Virtus Entella: A. Franzoni (90’, assisted by M. Dalla Vecchia).
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s two key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with A. Franzoni’s goal on 90 minutes.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Cesena 0.00, Virtus Entella 0.00, from 13 shots to 9 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
N. Turrini showed five yellow cards — against 3.4 yellows a game across the last 7 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Cesena: G. Frabotta (8’) and T. Berti (44’); Virtus Entella: A. Tiritiello (37’), F. Mezzoni (64’) and I. Marconi (78’).
What it changes
Cesena are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Virtus Entella are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, C. Shpendi (Cesena) 8.3, A. Franzoni (Virtus Entella) 6.3 and Riccardo Ciervo (Cesena) 6.1 led the match.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Total saves under 7.5, a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record like every other call.
Next up
Cesena next travel to Modena on 24 October 2026.
Virtus Entella next host Mantova on 24 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Cesena: Modena v Cesena, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Virtus Entella: Virtus Entella v Mantova, Saturday 24 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Cesena 1–1 Virtus Entella · Serie B
- Venue: Stadio Dino Manuzzi · Cesena
- Referee: N. Turrini
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 3): Cesena 1 · draws 2 · Virtus Entella 0 · 3.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Cesena 3W 1D 1L · Virtus Entella 1W 3D 1L
Cesena 1–1 Virtus Entella (Serie B): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
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Match statistics & details
| Cesena | Virtus Entella | |
|---|---|---|
| 50% | Possession | 50% |
| 13 | Shots | 9 |
| 2 | Shots on target | 1 |
| 7 | Shots off target | 6 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 9 | Shots inside the box | 5 |
| 8 | Corners | 2 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 15 | Fouls | 9 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 1 |
| 340 | Passes | 368 |
| 81% | Pass accuracy | 82% |
Cesena player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Klinsmann | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| A. Ciofi | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| G. Zaro | 97 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| M. Mangraviti | 97 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.7 |
| R. Ciervo | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Bisoli | 97 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| C. Shpendi | 97 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 |
| T. Berti | 88 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.6 |
| J. Blesa | 87 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| S. Bastoni | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| G. Frabotta | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Y | 6.9 |
| R. Celia sub | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| M. Francesconi sub | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Olivieri sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| T. Arrigoni sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
Virtus Entella player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Colombi | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| A. Tiritiello | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 7.3 |
| I. Marconi | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 5.9 |
| M. Nichetti | 97 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Z. Menyhárt | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| A. Franzoni | 97 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| L. Parodi | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| F. Mezzoni | 80 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| Bernat Guiu | 80 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| N. Karić | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Flavio Russo | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Tommaso Fumagalli sub | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Dalla Vecchia sub | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| D. Bariti sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| A. Debenedetti sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| A. Boccadamo sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Cesena v Virtus Entella — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-08-06 Cesena 2–2 Virtus Entella
- 2018-04-08 Cesena 3–0 Virtus Entella
- 2017-11-04 Virtus Entella 2–2 Cesena
The full post-match picture
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Frequently asked questions
- What was the model’s pick for Cesena v Virtus Entella?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Cesena v Virtus Entella was Total saves under 7.5.
- What is the head-to-head record between Cesena and Virtus Entella?
- In their last 3 meetings, Cesena won 1, Virtus Entella won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Cesena and Virtus Entella?
- Recent form — Cesena 3W 1D 1L; Virtus Entella 1W 3D 1L.
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