Preview: Cesena vs. Monza in Serie B Clash

ROME (Interstat) — A pivotal Serie B matchup with playoff implications is set for Tuesday when Cesena hosts Monza at the Stadio Dino Manuzzi.

The visitors from Monza enter the contest in strong form, riding a four-match unbeaten streak (3-0-1) in league play. Their most recent result was a 1-0 road victory over Carrarese on Feb. 21. Prior to that, they secured wins over Juve Stabia and Avellino. Their defense has been stout, conceding only one goal in their last three matches.

Cesena, meanwhile, looks to rebound from a difficult stretch. The home side has lost three of its last four league games, including a 3-2 defeat to Spezia on Feb. 21 and a 4-0 home loss to Venezia on Feb. 14. Their attack has struggled, failing to score in four of their last six outings across all competitions.

The head-to-head history favors Monza, which earned a 1-0 victory when the teams last met on Nov. 23, 2025.

According to the Interstat game simulator, Tuesday’s contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw. Such a result would extend Monza’s positive run while potentially offering Cesena a crucial point to stabilize its recent slide.

The match carries weight for the league table as the season enters its final months. Monza will look to maintain momentum ahead of a quick turnaround, visiting Spezia on Saturday. Cesena, seeking to climb back into contention, faces a tough schedule with a trip to Modena also slated for Saturday.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. local time (1945 GMT) in Cesena.