Sunday 15/06/2014, 20:30, Italy Serie B, Playoff, Cesena vs Latina
Cesena vs Latina Betting Preview
The teams who finished below the relegation line in Serie A are patiently waiting for the regular season to resume this autumn. Meanwhile, Cesena and Latina are fighting it through for place in the first flight and the one who prevails in the double legged round will play among the best Italian teams. Latina beat the odds against Bari but didn't actually defeat them and they will need to play much better tonight to replicate that victory.
Cesena vs Latina Betting Odds
Cesena 2.30, Draw 3.30, Latina 3.30
Cesena vs Latina Betting Tips
The system used in the playoffs is original to say the least, because despite the fact that the two rounds ended undecided 2-2, no overtime or penalties were necessary. Latina advanced to the finals simply because they were better placed throughout the regular season and they now need to prove their worth against a more pragmatic opponent.
Bari committed the mistake of playing aggressive football against a team that is great at scoring on counterattacks, which resulted in four goals for both sides. Cesena scored once in each round against Modena and despite the fact that they allowed one at home, this tiny mistake was not enough to win their chances.
Marilungo is very likely to be given a chance to play tonight after scoring in the playoffs and he will probably team up with Succi. The 32 years old scored five goals this season and if his energy levels drop dangerously low, he will probably get replaced by Rodriguez in the second half.
Coach Bisoli used this strategy throughout the regular season and did the same when the playoffs began, with result speaking for themselves. On the other hand, Latina will definitely start with Jonathas who have scored 15 goals this season and is by far the most prolific striker. He scored just once in the last three games though and Cesena has the players to stop him in his tracks when playing on the road.
Key Facts
- Cesena is a great defensive team with a decent home record, having lost just five games at home this season.
- Latina has a better head to head record with one victory and one draw in the only two direct matches.
Cesena vs Latina Betting Prediction
Cesena needs to win its first game at home this season, but it is just as important to keep a clean sheet because goals scored on the road weigh heavily in the balance. Latina has allowed an average of two goals per match during the playoffs and if the rules were slightly different, they would've probably been eliminated. Odds of 2.30 for the hosts to prevail are high enough to be attractive, but risk-averse players can contemplate the possibility of a 0:0 Asian handicap.
Bet: Cesena @ 2.30 with Winner Sports
