A heated Emilia-Romagna derby, but also a direct clash between two teams hovering on the edge of the playoff zone, who need to give their all in the last five games to secure a place in the postseason.
Modena is tenth, three points behind eighth place (the last spot to qualify for the playoffs), which is occupied by Cesena, level on points with Bari. The Gialloblù are coming off a defeat in another derby, this time against Sassuolo, which slowed their run after impressive victories against Catanzaro and Pisa. The Bianconeri, on the other hand, are suffering from an incurable case of “drawitis,” picking up their fourth draw in their last five games a week ago against Frosinone and being caught in the standings by the Apulians. In any case, it has been a positive season for Paolo Mandelli’s team: the main objective was to secure a comfortable mid-table finish, and the Canarini achieved this well ahead of schedule. This was not a foregone conclusion, considering the turmoil of last autumn, which led to the dismissal of Pierpaolo Bisoli. Cesena, on the other hand, has spent practically the entire championship in the playoff zone, which is why it would be a disappointment, in the end, not to make the postseason. Michele Mignani’s men need to rediscover the brilliance of recent months: their last win dates back to early March.
Odds comparison
A goal is priced at 1.87 on Goldbet and Lottomatica and 1.90 on Snai. Two goals are priced at 1.55 on Goldbet, Lottomatica, and Snai.
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Prediction
Modena and Cesena could produce an entertaining derby, similar to the first leg (which ended 2-2 in September). In fact, the Romagna side have only managed to keep a clean sheet once in their last five games, while Modena have not kept a clean sheet since February. We expect a balanced game with at least one goal for each side.
Probable line-ups for Modena-Cesena
MODENA (3-4-2-1): Gagno; Magnino, Zaro, Cauz; Di Pardo, Santoro, Gerli, Cotali; Palumbo, Caso; Pedro Mendes.
CESENA (3-4-1-2): Klinsmann; Ciofi, Prestia, Mangraviti; Adamo, Saric, Bastoni, Celia; Tavsan; Antonucci, Shpendi.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-2