Match Report
In the standings it was Novara 19th on 44 points, Cesena 13th on 50 — separated by 6. Recent form flatters Cesena's table spot — 1st league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 13th. In league terms the two rates read 1/1.24 for Novara and 1.31/1.45 for Cesena (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.28.
12 meetings are on record — 5 won by Novara, 4 by Cesena, 3 drawn, at 2.58 goals per meeting. Only 42% of these meetings ended in a home win.
Stadio Comunale Silvio Piola staged the fixture, a ground that holds 17,880. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Novara: R. Maniero (81')
Key stats
Possession: Novara 58% · Cesena 42% · Total shots: 13-9 · On target: 7-5 · Corners: 9-5