Head-to-Head: Cesena vs Pisa

Cesena vs Pisa is a Serie B matchup with a Cesena lean, although Pisa’s penalty-shootout success and a drawn league game keep the balance open. Cesena won 1-0 away at Pisa in the Coppa Italia on 25 September 2024, while the teams drew 1-1 in Cesena on 16 February 2025. Their 0-0 cup tie on 17 August 2025 ended with Pisa advancing 2-1 on penalties, complicating the hierarchy.

Past matches, Cesena vs Pisa

17 August 2025 1st Round

Cesena

0 - 0

Pisa
16 February 2025 Regular Season - 26

Cesena

1 - 1

Pisa

Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi
5 October 2024 Regular Season - 8

Pisa

3 - 1

Cesena

Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani
25 September 2024 2nd Round

Pisa

0 - 1

Cesena

Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani
8 April 2017 Regular Season - 35

Pisa

0 - 1

Cesena

Match center

Cesena

0 - 0

17 August 2025

PEN

Pisa

Starting eleven

Substitutes Cesena

Pisa Substitutes

Match events

45'

90'

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26'

Giovanni Zaro Yellow Card
44'

Marius Marin Yellow Card
63'

Matteo Tramoni Yellow Card
71'

S. Balde J. Blesa
71'

M. Francesconi D. Bisoli
72'

J. Cuadrado M. Tramoni
72'

E. Akinsanmiro M. Marin
72'

M. Nzola S. Moreo
79'

M. Piacentini M. Mangraviti
83'

M. Hojholt M. Aebischer
83'

T. Arrigoni T. Berti
83'

E. Adamo R. Ciervo
84'

M. Leris S. Angori
85'

Arturo Calabresi Yellow Card
89'

Arturo Calabresi Yellow Card
89'

Arturo Calabresi Red Card
90' +3

Matteo Francesconi Yellow Card
90' +5

M'Bala Nzola Yellow Card

Stats for this game

Matchup Cesena VS Pisa

Cesena’s away answer

Cesena showed they could make the difference in Pisa on 25 September 2024, winning 1-0 in the Coppa Italia. That narrow outcome gives Cesena a meaningful reference when travelling, without suggesting a one-sided pattern. The result also illustrates how a single goal can decide this pairing when the visitors manage the key moments.

Pisa resist from the spot

The teams drew 1-1 in Cesena on 16 February 2025, a result that underlines how small the margins can be in league play. On 17 August 2025, the Coppa Italia meeting in Cesena ended 0-0 after normal play, with Pisa advancing 2-1 on penalties. The shootout outcome belongs to Pisa even though the open-play score stayed level.

A lean under pressure

Cesena’s cited wins suggest a favourable direction, but Pisa have two useful counterpoints: the 3-1 home win on 5 October 2024 and the penalty success. Together with the draw, they prevent a simple forecast. The fixture rewards attention to venue, regulation-time control and the possibility that one decisive moment can outweigh a generally close contest.