Empoli FC
Football Italy - Serie B Stadio Carlo Castellani Sat 14 Mar 10:00
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Serie B Betting Preview: Empoli vs Mantova

Empoli square off against Mantova at Stadio Carlo Castellani, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 14 March.

Empoli to Come Out on Top

Empoli look like a standout bet when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. There are odds of +102 that the home team overcome Mantova and we’re confident that this is a value play.

1-0 Empoli Triumph in Previous H2H

Empoli lost away in their last Serie B game, making it back-to-back league losses. Catanzaro won 3-2 at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo. Gli Azzurri ended up with just 36% possession and had two shots on target, with Salvatore Elia and Marco Nasti scoring one goal apiece.

Mantova have lost three straight road games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 2-0 home win over Juve Stabia at Stadio Danilo Martelli. The Mantua team enjoyed 67% possession and had four shots on goal, with Davide Bragantini and Leonardo Mancuso finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Empoli and Mantova saw the former triumph on the road. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Stadio Danilo Martelli.

Serie B G W D L GF GA GD GD P
13 Empoli logo Empoli 29 7 10 12 36 42 -6 36:42 31
15 Mantova logo Mantova 29 8 6 15 30 44 -14 30:44 30
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Empoli – Last 10 League Games

6 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 7.9 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. Empoli have had 48.6% possession and 6.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.8 goals from 7.9 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal, while earning 3.6 corners.

Stiven Shpendi is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Salvatore Elia, Marco Nasti, Daniel Fila and Matteo Lovato each have 1. Salvatore Elia is the top assists maker on 3.

Mantova – Last 10 League Games

Mantova have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 3.9 shots on goal, 8.7 attempts and 1.4 goals. I Virgiliani average 50.8% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 8.0 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Davide Bragantini got 4 goals, Davis Mensah notched 3, while Leonardo Mancuso and two other players scored 2. Nicolo Radaelli has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Empoli predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Marco Curto, Gabriele Guarino, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Joseph Ceesay, Luca Magnino, Gerard Yepes, Salvatore Elia, Edoardo Saporiti, Rares Ilie, Marco Nasti.

Mantova predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Francesco Bardi (GK), Andrea Meroni, Stefano Cella, Alessio Castellini, Nicolò Radaelli, Simone Trimboli, Rachid Kouda, Fahem Benaissa-Yahia, Davide Bragantini, Nicolò Buso, Leonardo Mancuso.

Empoli vs Mantova Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Empoli vs Mantova betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll take Empoli at attractive betting odds of +102 considering that they could be dominant in this Serie B game. This match winner wager provides plenty of value and a nice potential return.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the Serie B team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Empoli vs Mantova league stats:

  • Mantova have lost their last 3 games on the road.
  • Mantova have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • Mantova have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
Empoli to Win Probability

The best betting sites make it a 49.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Empoli Empoli logo 2 - 1 Mantova logo Mantova

Empoli can be backed at +575 to triumph by a 2-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Corners Prediction

Empoli To Have Most Corners -156 BetMGM logo

In the past seven home games, it has been Empoli with the most corners. We’re happy to back odds of -156 that Empoli win the Corner Match bet.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Empoli Logo Empoli
Total
10.10 6.50 3.60
Home
9.60 6.30 3.30
Away
10.10 3.80 6.30
Mantova Logo Mantova
Total
10.30 5.20 5.10
Home
10.20 6.10 4.10
Away
10.00 4.00 6.00
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Empoli +102
Total Goals Over 2.5 -119
Most Corners Empoli -156

We’ve compiled a same-game multi that includes Empoli on the 1x2, at least three goals and also Empoli having the most corners.

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Empoli vs Mantova Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Odds Suggest Empoli Win

With an approximate 50% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their +102 betting odds for Empoli triumphing in this Serie B encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Mantova are trading at +235.

Empoli are -137 at -0.25 on the Asian Handicap and this gives you a half stake refund in the event of a draw. However, you get a full payout on your wager if they manage to beat Mantova.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, odds of -119 are available for both Over and Under 2.5 Goals. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -149.

There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred bet when it comes to Serie B matches. The leading football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.

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Empoli Have Developed Winless Habit at Home

Empoli are winless over their previous seven games at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Gli Azzurri have clocked up five draws, three losses and two wins in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

It’s now been three straight Mantova defeats on the road. The Mantua team have finished with six defeats, two wins and two draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Empoli logo Empoli Home Stats 2-5-3 2.20 1.20 1.00 3 7 6 4
Mantova logo Mantova Away Stats 2-2-6 2.30 0.80 1.50 5 5 4 6
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Empoli logo Empoli League Stats
Mantova logo Mantova League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Empoli vs Mantova Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Empoli vs Mantova before making your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for Serie B along with up-to-date injury news.

Empoli Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Mantova Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Empoli Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

21 Andrea Fulignati
2 Marco Curto 34 Gabriele Guarino 5 Nosa Edward Obaretin
15 Joseph Ceesay 8 Luca Magnino 14 Gerard Yepes 7 Salvatore Elia
70 Edoardo Saporiti 10 Rares Ilie
19 Marco Nasti
24 Francesco Bardi
13 Andrea Meroni 29 Stefano Cella 27 Alessio Castellini
17 Nicolò Radaelli 21 Simone Trimboli 80 Rachid Kouda 50 Fahem Benaissa-Yahia
30 Davide Bragantini 77 Nicolò Buso
9 Leonardo Mancuso

Mantova Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Empoli Lineups

08 Mar Serie B
Catanzaro 3-2 Empoli
04 Mar Serie B
Bari 2-1 Empoli
28 Feb Serie B
Empoli 1-1 Cesena
20 Feb Serie B
Frosinone 2-2 Empoli
15 Feb Serie B
Empoli 1-1 Reggiana
11 Feb Serie B
Empoli 1-2 Juve Stabia

Previous Mantova Lineups

08 Mar Serie B
Mantova 2-0 Juve Stabia
04 Mar Serie B
Palermo 2-1 Mantova
01 Mar Serie B
Mantova 1-1 Carrarese
21 Feb Serie B
Mantova 2-1 Sampdoria
14 Feb Serie B
Catanzaro 2-0 Mantova
10 Feb Serie B
Reggiana 1-0 Mantova

Injuries & Suspensions

Empoli Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Mantova Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

Empoli Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Alessio Dionisi

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Andrea Fulignati 99 G 29 2610 29 0 0 0 3 0
Nosa Edward Obaretin 5 D 27 2294 27 1 0 1 4 1
Gabriele Guarino 34 D 26 2087 22 4 3 0 5 1
Matteo Lovato 20 D 24 2016 23 1 1 0 2 1
Salvatore Elia 7 M 26 1904 26 0 2 7 6 1

Mantova Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Francesco Modesto

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Simone Trimboli 21 M 28 2431 28 0 0 3 8 0
Alessio Castellini 27 D 27 2391 27 2 0 0 4 0
Stefano Cella 29 M 25 2174 24 1 1 0 5 0
Marco Festa 1 G 18 1620 18 0 0 0 0 0
Nicolo Radaelli 17 D 22 1555 18 5 0 4 9 1
Italy FlagSerie B Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Venezia 29 19 6 4 60:25 63
2 Monza 29 18 6 5 46:25 60
3 Frosinone 29 16 10 3 55:28 58
4 Palermo 29 16 9 4 49:22 57
5 Catanzaro 29 13 10 6 45:34 49
6 Modena 29 12 8 9 37:24 44
7 Juve Stabia 29 9 13 7 32:34 40
8 Cesena 29 11 6 12 36:41 39
9 Sudtirol 29 8 13 8 31:29 37
10 Calcio Padova 29 8 10 11 30:36 34
11 Avellino 29 8 9 12 31:46 33
12 Carrarese 29 7 11 11 35:41 32
13 Empoli 29 7 10 12 36:42 31
14 Entella 29 7 10 12 27:40 31
15 Mantova 29 8 6 15 30:44 30
16 Sampdoria 29 7 9 13 29:40 30
17 Reggiana 29 7 8 14 29:42 29
18 Spezia 29 7 8 14 29:39 29
19 Bari 29 6 10 13 25:44 28
20 Pescara 29 5 10 14 38:54 25
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Venezia 15 13 0 2 34:10 39
2 Palermo 15 11 3 1 29:8 36
3 Monza 14 11 2 1 25:9 35
4 Catanzaro 15 8 6 1 25:15 30
5 Frosinone 14 8 4 2 29:13 28
6 Juve Stabia 14 6 7 1 18:11 25
7 Entella 14 6 6 2 19:14 24
8 Modena 15 6 4 5 20:13 22
9 Sampdoria 14 6 4 4 18:16 22
10 Avellino 15 6 4 5 19:22 22
11 Carrarese 15 5 6 4 19:14 21
12 Mantova 15 6 3 6 21:25 21
13 Sudtirol 14 5 4 5 16:13 19
14 Empoli 15 3 9 3 20:16 18
15 Cesena 14 5 3 6 19:21 18
16 Pescara 15 4 5 6 22:22 17
17 Reggiana 14 4 5 5 16:19 17
18 Bari 14 4 5 5 14:17 17
19 Calcio Padova 14 3 7 4 17:18 16
20 Spezia 15 4 4 7 14:20 16