6 May 2017 at 13:00

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Full Time
Referee: Daniele Chiffi

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Cesena3wins
3draws10 meetings
Novara4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.1

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (52%) — the odds may underestimate Novara.

Market Summary

Margin: 7.3%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 54.3%Draw 34.6%Away 18.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.832.885.00
Max1.852.906.00
Market favourite:Cesena · Moderate favourite

Result vs. Market

Novara
Result vs. Market: Cesena (54%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

CesenaHalf-time:01Novara

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
28/10/17Cesena2–2Novara2.20/3.13/3.57
30/03/18Novara1–0Cesena2.06/3.12/3.99
17/12/16Novara3–1Cesena2.16/3.06/3.79
06/05/17Cesena0–1Novara1.84/2.89/5.50
23/12/15Novara0–0Cesena2.01/3.13/4.26
14/05/16Cesena1–0Novara2.34/2.95/3.41
28/10/13Novara1–1Cesena2.12/3.16/3.57
29/03/14Cesena2–0Novara2.02/2.95/4.10
09/09/12Cesena1–4Novara2.67/3.05/2.79
02/02/13Novara0–1Cesena1.85/3.21/4.97

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Cesena

W 182D 199L 187
Over 2.543
Goals scored682

Away Record: Novara

W 91D 75L 86
Over 2.542
Goals scored323

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Novara defeated Cesena 1:0. The match was played in Serie B 2016. Goals were scored by F. Macheda 37′. 7 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Cesena had 53% possession while Novara held 47%. Cesena had 15 shots (7 on target) compared to 5 (2 on target) for Novara. Cesena made 3 substitutions, Novara made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Cesena and Novara — 1 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.

Cesena
Novara
Kick Off
Alessandro Ligi23′
A. CoccoG. Panico
33′
37′
F. Macheda

assist: Andrea Orlandi

Half Time
58′Francesco Bolzoni
N. Di RobertoM. Koné
70′
73′Francesco Bolzoni
73′Francesco Bolzoni
74′
Andrea OrlandiM. Troest
75′
F. MachedaF. Nardi
80′Marco Calderoni
84′
G. SansoneA. Lukanovic
90′Antonio Lukanović
A. LigiM. Vitale
90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Cesena had 53% possession against Novara's 47%. Cesena registered 15 shots (7 on target) while Novara managed 5 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 9–3. Fouls committed: 11–23.

7Shots on Goal2
8Shots off Goal3
15Total Shots5
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
11Fouls23
9Corner Kicks3
0Offsides1
53%Ball Possession47%
1Yellow Cards5
0Red Cards1
1Goalkeeper Saves7
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Cesena lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under A. Camplone, while Novara deployed a 3-5-2 under R. Boscaglia.

Defensive Solidity

Cesena deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Novara's 4-man backline averaging —. 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

Cesena field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Novara's 4 rated —. 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

Cesena start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Novara averaging —. 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.

Cesena3-5-23-5-2Novara
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Agliardi25Capelli27Ligi33Renzetti2Pertico.34Roberto6Crimi5Laribi11Cocco9Rodrigu.7Garrita.25Montipò3Mantova.27Caldero.8Chiosa17Lancini20Kupisz19Bolzoni29Orlandi28Selasi18Sansone10Macheda

Substitutes

Coach: A. Camplone

Substitutes

Coach: R. Boscaglia

CesenaPosition StrengthNovara
Cesena3-5-2
1GoalkeeperF. Agliardi
25DefenderD. Capelli
27DefenderA. Ligi
33DefenderF. Renzetti
2DefenderR. Perticone
34MidfielderN. Di Roberto
6MidfielderM. Crimi
5MidfielderK. Laribi
11ForwardA. Cocco
9ForwardAlejandro Rodriguez
7ForwardL. Garritano
Novara3-5-2
25GoalkeeperL. Montipò
3DefenderA. Mantovani
27DefenderM. Calderoni
8DefenderM. Chiosa
17DefenderE. Lancini
20MidfielderT. Kupisz
19MidfielderF. Bolzoni
29MidfielderAndrea Orlandi
28MidfielderR. Selasi
18ForwardG. Sansone
10ForwardF. Macheda

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Cesena have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Novara show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Cesena

LLDWLD

Novara

LLLLWD

Cesena vs Novara Head to Head Results

Cesena and Novara have met 5 times — Cesena won 1, Novara won 3, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Novara leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 5 meetings. A combined 16 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.20 per match (6 for the home side, 10 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (80%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Novara are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2017.

1

Cesena

1

Drawn

3

Novara

Goals: 6Goals: 10

Recent Meetings (5)

30 Mar 2018Novara1 – 0Cesena
28 Oct 2017Cesena2 – 2Novara
17 Dec 2016Novara3 – 1Cesena
6 May 2012Novara3 – 0Cesena
15 Jan 2012Cesena3 – 1Novara
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026