Competition: Serie B

Market: Goal to be scored in both halves

Odds: 4/5 @ 1xBet

Looking to find a much-welcomed Serie B boost on Friday night, Cesena will welcome relegation scrappers Pescara to the Orogei Stadium.

Starting with the hosts, despite suffering play-off heartbreak last season, Cesena have made it abundantly clear that they have their sights firmly set on punching another top-eight finish this time around. Despite currently being sat in pole position after their rampant start to the 2025/26 campaign, it is no secret that the Bianconeri are desperately searching for some essential stability. Despite securing a 2-1 victory away at Reggiana on January 17th, it appears that might have been just a minor boost for Michaele Mignani’s camp. Last seen putting in another worrying performance as they slumped to a routine 3-1 drumming away at Avellino, Cesena have remarkably lost four of their previous five Serie B appearances. Likewise, putting just a sole win on the board since the December 13th, Friday’s hosts have also shown some extended issues on home soil. In fact, Mignani’s side have registered just one-point from their last three Serie B matchups in front of their own supporters.

As for the visitors, although Pescara might have only made their Serie B return this season, the Dolphins have a major task on their hands in the race to keep hold of their second-tier status. Sat rock-bottom of the table and almost universally regarded as the standout relegation contender in 2026, the Abruzzo-based outfit open Friday’s battle sat six points adrift of safety. Missing out on a potential opportunity last time out as they eventually had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate at home against fellow strugglers Mantova, Pescara have recorded just a sole win from any of their previous 18 consecutive Serie B appearances – a rut that stems all the way back to September 21st. It should also be highlighted, the Dolphins have shipped 44 goals so far this season and the hold the worst-defensive tally among Italy’s second-tier. Likewise, once again pencilled in as a real underdog here, Friday’s guests have conceded 25 Serie B goals on their travels.

Bet: Goal to be scored in both halves at Cesena vs Pescara 4/5 for Friday’s Serie B matchup @ 1xBet