10 August 2024 at 16:30
Match Summary
Cesena defeated Hellas Verona 2:1. The match was played in Coppa Italia 2024. Goals were scored by L. Montipò 44′ (o.g.), C. Shpendi 49′, C. Tengstedt 75′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Hellas Verona had 56% possession while Cesena held 44%. Hellas Verona had 19 shots (6 on target) compared to 13 (3 on target) for Cesena. Hellas Verona made 5 substitutions, Cesena made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Hellas Verona and Cesena — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
Own Goal
assist: A. Kargbo
Match Statistics
Hellas Verona had 56% possession against Cesena's 44%. Hellas Verona registered 19 shots (6 on target) while Cesena managed 13 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 3–7. Fouls committed: 14–7.
Lineups
Hellas Verona lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under P. Zanetti, while Cesena deployed a 3-4-3 under M. Mignani.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Hellas Verona is —, compared to 7.14 for Cesena. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Hellas Verona's highest-rated starter is —, while Cesena's best-rated player is G. Calò (7.30).
Defensive Solidity
Hellas Verona deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Cesena's 3-man backline averaging 6.60. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Hellas Verona field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Cesena's 4 rated 7.30. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Hellas Verona start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Cesena averaging 7.25. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages —% for Hellas Verona and 49% for Cesena. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Age & Experience
The average age of Hellas Verona's starting XI is 26.5 (youngest: D. Mosquera (26), oldest: A. Harroui (27)), while Cesena average 25.4 (youngest: T. Berti (21), oldest: S. Bastoni (29)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Coach: P. Zanetti
Substitutes
Coach: M. Mignani
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Hellas Verona have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. Cesena show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Hellas Verona
Cesena
Hellas Verona vs Cesena Head to Head Results
Hellas Verona and Cesena have met 4 times — Hellas Verona won 1, Cesena won 0, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Hellas Verona leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 11 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.75 per match (7 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Hellas Verona are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2015.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (4)
API data: 25 Apr 2026