Juve Stabia vs Cesena prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 18, 2026
Serie B Italy
On September 18, 2026, Juve Stabia and Cesena will meet in the fifth round of Italy’s Serie B. The visitors will be looking to secure a win here.
Juve Stabia vs Cesena: team news and expert analysis
The club from Castellammare di Stabia collected 51 points last season to finish seventh. They even got past Modena in the spring playoffs, but then fell to eventual champions Monza. This time, they started with a two-point deduction and struggled both in the cup and the league, beating only Sampdoria. In the last round against Vicenza, they at least managed to earn a draw.
The team from Emilia-Romagna finished last spring with 46 points, taking 11th place on tiebreakers. This season, they were immediately knocked out of the cup, suffering a heavy 0-3 defeat to Sassuolo. However, they have consistently picked up points at the start of their Serie B campaign and even defeated Virtus Entella away from home. That said, their meeting with Cremonese ended in a 2-2 draw.
De Giorgio’s side scores 0.75 goals per match while conceding twice as many — 1.5. Karic and his teammates average 1.5 goals scored and 1.25 conceded.
Previous matches: Juve Stabia vs Cesena
Juve Stabia have gone unbeaten in their last five head-to-head encounters: two draws and three wins, including a 2-0 home victory in April.
The visitors are considered the underdogs here, although they are far from hopeless. We are backing them to avoid defeat (odds: 1.6).
Juve Stabia vs Cesena: key statistics and trends
- Juve Stabia have lost three of their five matches
- 50% of Juve Stabia’s matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.25 goals per game
- Cesena are unbeaten in four consecutive matches
- 100% of Cesena’s matches feature goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.75 goals per game
Juve Stabia vs Cesena: possible starting lineups
Juve Stabia play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Siano — David, Gelli, Ilic, Chofi — Dalla Vecchia, Pagano, Bisoli — Fiori, Shpendi, Drojventak
Cesena play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Boer — Scuteri, Bellich, Bettella, Ricciardi — Pierobon, Bulgio, Karic — Piscopo, Candellone, Patane
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