- Palermo have won 12, drawn four and lost only once in 17 Serie B home games this season.
- Cesena FC have won 6, drawn 3 and lost 8 of their 17 away Serie B fixtures.
- Cesena FC have conceded 25 goals in their 17 Serie B away games.
Playoff aspirations hang in the balance
Our Palermo vs Cesena FC prediction is that Palermo have been impressive at home all season long and have shown enough resilience in recent games to suggest they can come through Saturday’s clash with Cesena with a win. The result will be pivotal to both clubs’ chances of making the playoffs, with the Rosanero sitting fourth with 65 points from 34 games after a solid campaign and the Bianconero in eighth with 44 points from 34 games.
Filippo Inzaghi has done a terrific job since taking over in June 2025 and has instilled a very proactive and vertical style in his squad, which makes them very easy to watch. The Rosanero press in numbers, use their wide players to overload the opposing wing-backs and control possession in order to create chances.
Palermo have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five and it is hard to see anything other than a home win here, with odds of 1.56 not really appealing. Inzaghi’s team took care of Avellino comfortably 2-0 in their last home match while the 1-1 draw they got away at Frosinone was fair. For further insights, see this Palermo vs Cesena FC preview.
Cesena still finding their way under Ashley Cole
The latest Palermo vs Cesena FC prediction suggests Palermo have not beaten Cesena in their previous three Serie B games but the last meeting ended 1-1 at Cesena. The Bianconero have been very decent when they have had the ball in their own half all season, sitting deep in a compact block and transitioning quickly on the flanks when the ball is won.
Tommaso Corazza has been in great form recently, scoring 2 of Cesena's last six goals in their past five games. But the most serious threat is still the team’s talisman, Albania international Cristian Shpendi, who has 11 in 33.
Cesena FC have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five and are coming off consecutive away defeats, the last of which was a 2-0 loss to Juve Stabia. Ashley Cole took over in March of 2026 and the team are still finding their feet under his leadership, although the Englishman will not be too disappointed with the 44 points they have collected.
Rosanero should have the edge
The Palermo vs Cesena FC betting tips from experts highlight that the odds of 1.7 for over 2.5 goals might tempt you into thinking this will be an open contest but there is enough to suggest Palermo should dominate the tempo and create far more chances in this one. Filippo Inzaghi’s men have been strong at home all season and have conceded only 10 goals in their 17 Serie B home matches.
Mattia Bani, who is capable of scoring from deep, has chipped in with 2 goals in Palermo’s last 5 games and the hosts look likely to keep a shutout in this clash. Joel Pohjanpalo is the talisman up front for the hosts with 21 goals in 34 Serie B appearances, putting him top of the league’s scoring charts.
Therefore, the final Palermo vs Cesena FC prediction is a home victory with no goals from both sides, which looks the best option in this game and there is an opportunity to make money on it at 1.95.
