12 May 2018 at 13:00

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Full Time
Referee: Ivano Pezzuto

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.

Palermo1wins
5draws7 meetings
Cesena1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.4

Average goals per game

29%

Games with 3+ goals

57%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (33%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (62%) — the odds may underestimate Cesena.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.1%

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 65.1%Draw 24.9%Away 15.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.504.005.50
Max1.564.046.86
Market favourite:Palermo · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market62.0%23.9%14.1%
Public market62.3%23.4%14.4%

Palermo vs Cesena — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Palermo (65%)

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.

PalermoHalf-time:00Cesena
21Shots6
7Shots on target1

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
27/09/25Cesena1–1Palermo2.77/3.01/2.71
04/05/25Cesena2–1Palermo2.50/3.11/2.97
21/09/24Palermo0–0Cesena2.16/3.22/3.45
21/12/17Cesena1–1Palermo3.37/3.24/2.25
12/05/18Palermo0–0Cesena1.54/4.01/6.29
13/09/13Palermo2–1Cesena1.58/3.68/6.42
15/02/14Cesena0–0Palermo3.20/2.97/2.43

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: Palermo

W 166D 133L 91
Over 2.547
Goals scored562

Away Record: Cesena

W 182D 199L 187
Over 2.543
Goals scored682

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Palermo and Cesena drew 0:0. The match was played in Serie B 2017. 3 yellow cards were shown. Palermo had 61% possession while Cesena held 39%. Palermo had 14 shots (5 on target) compared to 4 (1 on target) for Cesena. Palermo made 3 substitutions, Cesena made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Palermo and Cesena — 0 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Palermo
Cesena
Kick Off
16′Isaac Donkor
Half Time
55′
G. MonciniL. Jallow
68′Emmanuel Cascione
G. RolandoA. Trajkovski
75′
79′
A. SchiavoneS. Emmanuello
M. JajaloI. Chochev
80′
S. MoreoI. Nestorovski
86′
87′
E. CascioneA. Esposito
Full Time

Match Statistics

Palermo had 61% possession against Cesena's 39%. Palermo registered 14 shots (5 on target) while Cesena managed 4 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 8–7. Fouls committed: 16–15.

5Shots on Goal1
9Shots off Goal3
14Total Shots4
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
16Fouls15
8Corner Kicks7
3Offsides1
61%Ball Possession39%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves5
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Palermo lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under R. Stellone, while Cesena deployed a 4-3-3 under F. Castori.

Defensive Solidity

Palermo deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Cesena's 3-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

Palermo field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Cesena's 5 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

Palermo 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.

Palermo4-4-24-3-3Cesena
GKDEFMIDFWD
22Pomini5Rajković3Rispoli19Aleesami28Dawidow.14Rolando8Jajalo10Coronado35Murawski9Moreo20Gumina33Fuligna.29Scognam.13Suagher18Donkor4Cascione5Laribi8Schiavo.24Vita17Fedele7Fazzi11Moncini

Substitutes

Coach: R. Stellone

Substitutes

Coach: F. Castori

PalermoPosition StrengthCesena
Palermo4-4-2
22GoalkeeperA. Pomini
5DefenderS. Rajković
19DefenderH. Aleesami
28DefenderP. Dawidowicz
3MidfielderA. Rispoli
14MidfielderG. Rolando
8MidfielderM. Jajalo
10MidfielderCoronado
35MidfielderR. Murawski
9ForwardS. Moreo
20ForwardA. La Gumina
Cesena4-3-3
33GoalkeeperA. Fulignati
29DefenderG. Scognamiglio
13DefenderE. Suagher
18DefenderI. Donkor
4MidfielderE. Cascione
5MidfielderK. Laribi
8MidfielderA. Schiavone
17MidfielderM. Fedele
7MidfielderN. Fazzi
24ForwardA. Vita
11ForwardG. Moncini

Recent Form

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

Palermo

WDWWDL

Cesena

LLDWLD

Palermo vs Cesena Head to Head Results

Palermo and Cesena have met 11 times — Palermo won 3, Cesena won 2, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Palermo leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 11 meetings. A combined 24 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.18 per match (13 for the home side, 11 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (64%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (45%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2012.

3

Palermo

6

Drawn

2

Cesena

Goals: 13Goals: 11

Recent Meetings (11)

18 Apr 2026Palermo2 – 0Cesena
27 Sept 2025Cesena1 – 1Palermo
4 May 2025Cesena2 – 1Palermo
21 Sept 2024Palermo0 – 0Cesena
21 Dec 2017Cesena1 – 1Palermo
8 Mar 2015Cesena0 – 0Palermo
19 Oct 2014Palermo2 – 1Cesena
22 Apr 2012Cesena2 – 2Palermo
10 Dec 2011Palermo0 – 1Cesena
10 Apr 2011Palermo2 – 2Cesena
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026