Forli vs Cesena Predictions
Friendlies Clubs · World
Forli
AI Predicted Score
0 - 2
Cesena
Win Probability (1X2)
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Forli vs Cesena: Match Preview
Forli enter this friendly on the back of a 3-1 win over Tre Fiori, but their recent form is mixed: one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five, with a negative goal difference. Cesena, meanwhile, have won both their friendlies this summer without conceding and finished last season in Serie B with a solid defensive record, reflected in four clean sheets from their last five outings. With no league points at stake, both sides may experiment, but Cesena's squad depth and higher competitive level are clear from their recent results.
Statistically, Cesena's attack is more productive, averaging 2 goals per game this pre-season and 9.2 shots per match over their last five. Forli's attack, at 1.2 goals per game, faces a Cesena defence that has conceded just 0.8 per match and kept four clean sheets in that span. The H2H record is stark: Cesena have won the last two friendlies against Forli by margins of 4-1 and 6-0, and their first-half scoring rate (four goals in the last five opening periods) suggests they could take control early. Set-piece and card rates are moderate, so the match is unlikely to hinge on discipline or corners.
The model expects Cesena's defensive structure to hold, restricting Forli to few clear chances, while Cesena's attack should convert enough opportunities to secure a comfortable win. The likeliest outcome is a 2-0 or 1-0 away victory, with the main threat to this projection coming from the experimental nature of friendlies and possible squad rotation. Still, the underlying scoring and concession rates, combined with the H2H pattern, point strongly to Cesena.
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Over 2.5 Goals
53%
BTTS: Yes
48%
Likely Scores
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Forli vs Cesena Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Forli vs Cesena that most previews miss.
- 1Cesena have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches, conceding just once in that stretch.
- 2The last three H2Hs have averaged 4.33 goals per game, but Cesena have scored four or more in two of those.
- 3Forli's last five have seen both teams score only three times, while Cesena's have produced BTTS just once.
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The Case For This Forli vs Cesena Prediction
Cesena arrive with a defensive record that stands out even in a friendly context, having kept four clean sheets in their last five matches and conceding just 0.8 goals per game on average. Forli, by contrast, have managed only one clean sheet in their last five and have failed to score in one of those outings, with a goals-for average of 1.2 per match. The head-to-head history is lopsided: Cesena have won two of the last three meetings by wide margins, including a 6-0 and a 4-1 away win. The statistical rates point to a low probability of Forli breaching Cesena's defence, while Cesena's attack—averaging 2 goals per game in the current friendly campaign—should find opportunities. The matchup is shaped by Cesena's shot volume and set-piece output: their last five show an average of 9.2 shots and 3.8 corners per game, compared to Forli's lack of recorded shot data and lower scoring rates. Cesena have been especially effective in the first half, scoring four of their last seven goals before the break, while Forli have conceded more in the second half, suggesting Cesena could take control early and consolidate late. Card and corner rates are moderate, with Cesena averaging 0.6 yellows and 3.8 corners per match, so set-piece swings are unlikely to dominate. Given the defensive disparity and the recent H2H results, the model projects Cesena to control the match, limiting Forli's chances and likely keeping a clean sheet. The most probable scorelines cluster around 0-2 and 0-1, reflecting Cesena's defensive solidity and steady, rather than explosive, attack. The main risk to this projection is the unpredictability of friendlies, but the underlying rates and historical pattern are decisive.
Key Factors at a Glance
Defence
- →Cesena have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches, conceding only 0.8 goals per game.
- →Forli have averaged just 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match over their last five.
Match Context
- →The last three head-to-heads have seen Cesena win two by margins of 4-1 and 6-0 away.
🚩 Forli vs Cesena Corners Prediction
low confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5 corners for Forli and 5.7 for Cesena, for an expected total of 10.7. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (62%). Over 8.5: 74% · Over 10.5: 50%.
How Forli and Cesena Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Forli vs Cesena Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games.
Forlilast 5 matchesOccasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Cesenalast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Forli's recent form is uneven, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five, conceding at least once in four of those matches. Cesena, on the other hand, are on a two-match winning streak in friendlies, have lost just once in their last five, and have kept four clean sheets in that period. The momentum and defensive solidity are clearly with Cesena.
Forli vs Cesena — Last 2 Matches
What History Says: Forli vs Cesena
Cesena have dominated the recent head-to-heads, winning 4-1 and 6-0 away in the last two meetings, with Forli failing to win any of the last three. The only draw was a 2-2 result in 2021, but the scoring trend and margins favour Cesena decisively.
Forli vs Cesena Head-to-Head History
Last 3 meetings between these sides
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Forli wins
1
Draws
2
Cesena wins
Things to Watch: Forli vs Cesena
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Final Verdict
Forli 0–2 CesenaThe model projects a 2-0 win for Cesena, anchored by their recent run of clean sheets and a head-to-head record that features back-to-back away wins by three goals or more. The single strongest data point is Cesena's defensive record—four clean sheets in five—against a Forli side averaging just 1.2 goals per game. The main way this could go wrong is if the friendly context leads to unexpected squad rotation or a drop in defensive intensity.
Forli vs Cesena: Common Questions
Who will win Forli vs Cesena?
The model gives Cesena a 64% probability of winning, compared to just 11% for Forli and 25% for the draw. This is based on Cesena's superior defensive and attacking rates, as well as a dominant recent head-to-head record.
Will both teams score in Forli vs Cesena?
Both teams to score is rated at just 32%, with 'No' (at least one clean sheet) at 68%. Cesena have kept four clean sheets in their last five, while Forli have failed to score in one of their last five and have struggled in recent H2H meetings.
Is over 2.5 goals likely in Forli vs Cesena?
The probability for over 2.5 goals is 54%, reflecting Cesena's recent high-margin H2H wins and their 2.0 goals-per-game average in friendlies. However, Forli's attack has been less consistent, so the model sees the under as only slightly less likely at 46%.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Forli vs Cesena: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 3 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.