30 December 2016 at 19:30

30
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.

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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: Verona

Away Record: Cesena

W 182D 199L 187
Over 2.543
Goals scored682

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Verona defeated Cesena 3:0. The match was played in Serie B 2016. Goals were scored by Daniel Bessa 20′, G. Pazzini 28′, D. Boldor 61′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Verona had 52% possession while Cesena held 48%. Verona had 10 shots (7 on target) compared to 16 (10 on target) for Cesena. Verona made 3 substitutions, Cesena made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Verona and Cesena — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Verona
Cesena
Kick Off
19′Camillo Ciano
Marco Fossati22′
G. Pazzini
28′
Half Time
60′Alessandro Ligi
D. Boldor

assist: Rômulo

61′
L. SiligardiM. Valoti
64′
67′
C. CianoAlejandro Rodriguez
67′
A. BalzanoM. Rigione
Daniel BessaJ. Gómez Taleb
70′
74′
A. SchiavoneL. Filippini
M. ZaccagniG. Troianiello
80′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Verona had 52% possession against Cesena's 48%. Verona registered 10 shots (7 on target) while Cesena managed 16 (10 on target). Corner kicks: 5–8. Fouls committed: 12–15.

7Shots on Goal10
3Shots off Goal6
10Total Shots16
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
12Fouls15
5Corner Kicks8
1Offsides1
52%Ball Possession48%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
9Goalkeeper Saves5
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Verona lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under F. Pecchia, while Cesena deployed a 4-3-3 under A. Camplone.

Defensive Solidity

Verona deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Cesena'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

Verona field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Cesena'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

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

Verona4-3-34-3-3Cesena
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Nicolas3Pisano18Soupray.4Bianche.5Boldor2Rômulo8Fossati24Bessa20Zaccagni11Pazzini26Siligar.1Agliardi27Ligi33Renzetti2Pertico.14Balzano23Koné6Cinelli8Schiavo.18Đurić10Ciano7Garrita.

Substitutes

Coach: F. Pecchia

Substitutes

Coach: A. Camplone

VeronaPosition StrengthCesena
Verona4-3-3
1GoalkeeperNicolas
3DefenderE. Pisano
18DefenderS. Souprayen
4DefenderM. Bianchetti
5DefenderD. Boldor
2MidfielderRômulo
8MidfielderM. Fossati
24MidfielderDaniel Bessa
20MidfielderM. Zaccagni
11ForwardG. Pazzini
26ForwardL. Siligardi
Cesena4-3-3
1GoalkeeperF. Agliardi
27DefenderA. Ligi
33DefenderF. Renzetti
2DefenderR. Perticone
14DefenderA. Balzano
23MidfielderM. Koné
6MidfielderA. Cinelli
8MidfielderA. Schiavone
18MidfielderM. Đurić
10ForwardC. Ciano
7ForwardL. Garritano

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Verona have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. Cesena show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Verona

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Cesena

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Verona vs Cesena Head to Head Results

Verona and Cesena have met 4 times — Verona won 0, Cesena won 1, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Cesena 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 (5 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (75%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Cesena are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2015.

0

Verona

3

Drawn

1

Cesena

Goals: 5Goals: 6

Recent Meetings (4)

10 Aug 2024Verona1 – 2Cesena
18 May 2017Cesena0 – 0Verona
4 Apr 2015Verona3 – 3Cesena
3 Nov 2014Cesena1 – 1Verona
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026