Serie B 2025-2026: Cesena-Juve Stabia, the probable formations

Cesena-Juve Stabia promises to be one of the most interesting challenges of the 17th day of Serie B. The two teams share the tactical attitude and promise an intense match at the Dino Manuzzi, where different but equally lively ambitions will cross paths on Saturday at 3 p.m. The Romagnoli are looking for continuity to fuel the direct promotion dream, while the Vespas aim to reverse the negative trend of away matches.

Cesena comes to the challenge in the best moment of the season, on the strength of four consecutive home victories and the resounding comeback against Mantova that brought the team back to just one point from second place. Mignani, disqualified and replaced on the bench by Vergassola, is not expected to change the’eleven that has found balance and performance in recent weeks. In the middle of the field, Francesconi remains favored over Bastoni, while up front the Blesa-Sphendi pair is being confirmed.

Juve Stabia, just back from a convincing 2-0 home win against Empoli, on the other hand, continues to show a diametrically opposite performance between home and away: solid and concrete at the Menti, much more fragile away from Castellammare. Abate has called the team to full attention, pointing to the Cesena match as a possible turning point, but he will have to deal with heavy absences: Correia is disqualified and will be replaced by Pierobon, while Gabrielloni will be out for a long time. In attack it will be Candellone and Maistro’s turn again.

Probable lineups

Cesena (3-5-2): Klinsmann; Ciofi, Zaro, Mangraviti; Ciervo, Berti, Castagnetti, Francesconi, Frabotta; Blesa, Sphendi. All. Mignani (disqualified, Vergassola on the bench).

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Juve Stabia (3-5-2): Confente; Bellich, Giorgini, Stabile; Carissoni, Pierobon, Leone, Mosti, Cacciamani; Maistro, Candellone. All. Abate.