Empoli and Mantova face each other on Saturday 03.14.2026, at 14:00 (UK Time), in a Serie B 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Empoli's home ground, the Stadio Carlo Castellani (Stadio Carlo Castellani).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Empoli Football Club S.p.A. and Mantova 1911 S.r.l., grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Empoli vs Mantova
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Empoli preview
Empoli heads into the match with the following record in the Serie B: in 29 matches, Empoli Football Club S.p.A. secured 7 victories, 10 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.07 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Blues's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Empoli has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 38 goals, of which 36 were scored in the Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.24 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Steven Shpendi, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Salvatore Elia has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Empoli has conceded 42 goals in the Serie B (an average of 1.45 per game) and 46 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.48 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Mantova preview
Mantova comes into the game with 29 matches played so far in the Serie B. They have secured 8 victories, 6 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 1.03 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 6 draws, and 16 losses.
Mantova 1911 S.r.l.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 30 goals during this period. Of that total, 30 were netted in the Serie B, with an average of 1.03 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.
The Virgilians's offensive system is led by Francesco Ruocco, the team's top scorer this season. The italian forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Nicolò Radaelli. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 44 goals with an average of 1.52 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 48 goals in 30 matches, averaging 1.6 per match.
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 |
0.6 |
| Home | D D L D L |
0.6 |
| Away | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| 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 |
1.4 |
| Home | W D W W L |
2 |
| Away | L L L D W |
0.8 |
| 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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