2026-2027 Serie B: Juve Stabia vs. Cesena, Probable Lineups

The fifth matchday of the 2026–2027 Serie B season kicks off Friday evening with the match at the “Romeo Menti” Stadium in Castellammare di Stabia between host Juve Stabia and Cesena. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m., and the match will be officiated by referee Mario Perri, an aerospace engineer belonging to the Rome 1 Section.

Juve Stabia, following an excellent 2025–2026 season that ended with a playoff berth, has had a rollercoaster start to the new season, with four points from four matches—the result of one win (2–1 on the road against Sampdoria), one draw (on Matchday 4 at Vicenza, 1-1) and two losses (1-0 at Palermo and 3-0 at home to Pisa). Coach Pietro De Giorgio, in his first season in Serie B, will not abandon the 4-3-3 formation despite the inconsistent results, relying on Patanè, Di Nardo, and Sibilli up front.

Cesena, on the other hand, started the season without a league loss, losing only to Sassuolo (3-0) in the Coppa Italia. Their last two matches, however, ended in draws: a 1-1 draw at home against Mantova and a 2-2 draw, also at the ‘Manuzzi,’ against Cremonese. In that last match, the Bianconeri squandered a two-goal lead—both goals scored by Cristian Shpendi (the second on a penalty kick)—allowing Collocolo and Bonazzoli to equalize in the closing minutes. To secure a win in Campania, Coach Diamanti is counting on an attacking trio consisting of Druiventak, Shpendi, and Fiori.

Probable Lineups

JUVE STABIA (4-3-3): Boer; Maggioni, Pietrangeli, Bellich, Scuderi; Karic, Artioli, Pierobon; Patanè, Di Nardo, Sibilli. Coach: De Giorgio.

CESENA (4-3-3): Siano; Ciofi, Ilic, Gelli, Mangraviti; Bisoli, Pagano, Guidi; Druiventak, Shpendi, Fiori. Coach: Diamanti.