Empoli and Mantova face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Serie B season. The game takes place at Stadio Carlo Castellani (Stadio Carlo Castellani) on Saturday, 14/03/2026, at 14:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Empoli Football Club S.p.A. vs Mantova 1911 S.r.l., based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Empoli vs Mantova
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Over 2.5 Goals
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The Blues preview
Empoli comes into the match having played 29 games in the Serie B so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 10 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.07 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 11 draws, and 13 losses.
Empoli's attack has scored 38 goals during this period. Out of this total, 36 goals were scored in the Serie B, averaging 1.24 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.23.
The offence system of Empoli is led by Steven Shpendi as the top scorer of the season. The italian forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Salvatore Elia, who has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 42 goals with an average of 1.45 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 46 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 1.48.
The Virgilians preview
On the other hand, Mantova comes into the match having played 29 games in the Serie B so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 6 draws, and 15 losses, with an average of 1.03 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 6 draws, and 16 losses.
Mantova's attack has scored 30 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the Serie B, averaging 1.03 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.
The offence system of Mantova is led by Francesco Ruocco as the top scorer of the season. The italian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Nicolò Radaelli, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 44 goals with an average of 1.52 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 48 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.6.
Head to head: Empoli vs Mantova
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Empoli
Italy - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D D D |
1.07 |
| Home | D D L D L |
1.2 |
| Away | L L D L L |
0.93 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 20% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.69 | 2.4 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.24 | 1.33 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 1.45 | 1.07 | 1.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 73% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 20% | 21% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 13% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 45% | 33% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.48 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.15 | 1.72 |
Mantova
Italy - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W L |
1.03 |
| Home | W D W W L |
1.4 |
| Away | L L L D W |
0.64 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 40% | 14% |
| Goals | 2.55 | 3.07 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.03 | 1.4 | 0.64 |
| Conceded | 1.52 | 1.67 | 1.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 73% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 13% | 21% |
| Failed To Score | 34% | 13% | 57% |
| 1st to Score | 45% | 40% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.75 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.27 | 1.59 |
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