CESENA, Italy (Interstat) — Venezia delivered a commanding performance on the road Saturday, overwhelming Cesena 4-0 in a Serie B match at Orogel Stadium - Dino Manuzzi that defied pregame projections.

The visitors, entering the contest with momentum from a strong league campaign, showcased their depth as all four goals came from second-half substitutes, turning a narrow lead into a decisive rout.

The first half was a tightly contested affair, though Venezia began to tilt the field in its favor as the period progressed. The breakthrough finally came in the 38th minute. Midfielder Massimiliano Mangraviti, who would later receive a yellow card, provided the assist for Gianluca Busio to slot home the opening goal.

Any hope Cesena had of regrouping before halftime was extinguished in stoppage time. Just moments after the restart from Busio’s goal, Venezia struck again. Andrea Adorante found the net in the 45th minute plus one, doubling the advantage and sending the visitors into the break with firm control.

The floodgates opened after the interval. Venezia continued to apply pressure and put the match beyond doubt in the 62nd minute. Defender Giovanni Zaro supplied the pass for Antoine Hainaut to score, making it 3-0. The scoring was rounded out by Lion Lauberbach, who netted the fourth goal to complete a comprehensive victory. Assists on the latter goals were credited to Gianluca Frabotta and Issa Doumbia, respectively.

The match grew increasingly fractious as it wore on, with four yellow cards issued in the second half. Venezia’s Frabotta and Doumbia were booked simultaneously in the 70th minute, followed by Zaro in the 86th. Cesena struggled to create meaningful chances throughout, failing to trouble a Venezia defense that secured a clean sheet.

The result starkly contrasted with pregame analytics. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-1 draw, and its ELO rating system gave Cesena a slight 50.10 percent probability of winning at home. Instead, Venezia’s clinical finishing rendered those forecasts irrelevant.

With the victory, Venezia improved its Serie B record to 10 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, solidifying its position in the upper tier of the league table. The club’s record across all competitions now stands at 12 wins, 4 losses and 5 draws. The loss further dampens Cesena’s difficult season, dropping its league mark to 2 wins, 5 losses and 5 draws. Overall, Cesena has managed just 2 wins against 6 losses and 7 draws in all competitions.

Venezia will look to carry this form into its next fixture, a Serie B road match against Sudtirol on Feb. 28. Cesena, seeking to rebound from a defeat that highlighted its offensive struggles, is scheduled to host Spezia on Feb. 21.