Serie B 2025-2026: Cesena-Bari, the likely lineups

Cesena and Bari take on each other in the 21st day of Serie B. Kickoff at the Orogel Stadium at 3 p.m. The Bianconeri, in the midst of the playoff zone, are looking for their second consecutive win to move closer to third place, while the Biancorossi led by new coach Longo, penultimate with 17 points, are hunting for a victory that has been missing since Nov. 2, when Bari overcame Cesena at the San Nicola.

The Biancorossi will have to play a new game in the Serie B.

Mignani will have to do without Bastoni, while Blesa remains in strong doubt: in case of the Spaniard’s forfeit, it will be Olivieri who will flank Shpendi in the offensive department. The 3-5-2 is confirmed, with Klinsmann between the posts and the defensive line composed of Ciofi, Zaro and Mangraviti. In the middle of the field Castagnetti will act as director, supported by Berti and Bisoli, while Ciervo and Frabotta will find space on the flanks.

Longo rejoins Dickmann and Moncini, who will start from 1′ in attack, with Pagano and Bellomo, ahead of Rao on the three-quarter. In midfield Verreth will be joined by Braunöder, while on the flanks Mané confirmed on the right, with Dorval on the left. In front of Cerofolini should act Pucino and Cistana, with one between Meroni and Nikolaou completing the back trio.

Probable lineups

Cesena (3-5-2): Klinsmann; Ciofi, Zaro, Mangraviti; Ciervo, Bisoli, Castagnetti, Berti, Frabotta; Olivieri, Shpendi. All. Mignani

Bari (3-4-2-1): Cerofolini; Pucino, Meroni, Cistana; Mane, Braunoder, Verreth, Dorval; Bellomo, Pagano; Moncini. All. Longo