Empoli vs Mantova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Mar 2026

Serie B Betting Preview: Empoli vs Mantova

Empoli square off against Mantova at Stadio Carlo Castellani, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Saturday 14 March.

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.

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
9	Mantova	38	13	7	18	45	57	-12	45:57	46
15	Empoli	38	9	14	15	47	54	-7	47:54	41

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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 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.

Confirmed Lineups

Empoli confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Matteo Lovato, Gabriele Guarino, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Antonio Candela, Gerard Yepes, Luca Magnino, Salvatore Elia, Joseph Ceesay, Rares Ilie, Stiven Shpendi.

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

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.

If you’re expecting a win for Empoli, then consider ways to boost your odds. There are lots of Asian Handicap lines, while you can also combine this pick with the total number of goals.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Empoli 2 - 1 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

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

Total

10.10 6.50 3.60

Home

9.60 6.30 3.30

Away

10.10 3.80 6.30

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

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-135

Empoli Corners

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+106

Mantova Corners

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+106

Most Corners

1

-156

X

+575

2

+143

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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.

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 -152.

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.

Full-Time Result

1

+102

X

+235

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+120

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-385

X2

-147

Draw No Bet

1

-208

2

+143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-137

2 Hcp +0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-119

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-152

No

+102

Stats: Serie B matches only
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 Home Stats		2-5-3	2.20	1.20	1.00	3	7	6	4
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

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.

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