Mantova vs Empoli Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Dec 2025

Serie B Betting Preview: Mantova vs Empoli

Mantova clash with Empoli at Stadio Danilo Martelli, with kick-off set for 12:15 on Sunday 21 December.

Mantova look a good bet to defeat Empoli and we can back the home team at -172 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.

Mantova have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 3-2 scoreline occurred away at Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi against Cesena. The Mantua team had 50% possession and recorded seven shots on target, with Francesco Ruocco and Federico Artioli scoring one goal each.

Empoli have lost back-to-back Serie B games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 2-0 defeat against Juve Stabia at Stadio Romeo Menti. Gli Azzurri were restricted to just 35% possession and had two shots on goal.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Empoli	32	8	12	12	43	47	-4	43:47	36
14	Mantova	32	9	7	16	36	48	-12	36:48	34

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Mantova have had 63.1% possession and 5.6 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Francesco Ruocco has found the net 5 times, Tommaso Marras 2, with Federico Artioli and two other players on 1. Simone Trimboli is the leading assists maker on 2.

Empoli have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.5 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts. The Tuscany club have averaged 43.8% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts.

Stiven Shpendi is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Pietro Pellegri is on 3 and Joseph Ceesay on 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Duccio Degli Innocenti, Brando Moruzzi and Pietro Pellegri who have all made 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Mantova confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Marco Festa (GK), Tommaso Maggioni, Alessio Castellini, Stefano Cella, Cristiano Bani, David Wieser, Cesar Falletti, Simone Trimboli, Maat Daniel Caprini, Davis Mensah, Francesco Ruocco.

Empoli confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Gabriele Indragoli, Gabriele Guarino, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Salvatore Elia, Andrea Ghion, Gerard Yepes, Brando Moruzzi, Rares Ilie, Joseph Ceesay, Pietro Pellegri.

Mantova vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick and a builder tailored for value — our Mantova vs Empoli betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

We’re backing Mantova at -172 in this Serie B game with a +0.25 goal start. We think that the home team will have the edge and we can therefore feel confident of a return with this bet.

The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest Serie B stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.

Key Mantova vs Empoli league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Mantova in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Mantova in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Empoli in 5 of their last 7 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Empoli in 11 of their last 16 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Empoli in 2 consecutive games.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 63.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 70% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Mantova Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -172 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Mantova 1 - 0 Empoli

Mantova are available at +575 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Corners Prediction

Mantova Over 4.5 Corners -125

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Mantova in their past six home games, with the corner count against Empoli going over 4.5 in their last four matches. There’s an opportunity to go over the Mantova Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -125 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Mantova

Total

10.50 5.60 4.90

Home

9.90 5.90 4.00

Away

8.90 3.00 5.90

Empoli

Total

10.00 4.50 5.50

Home

9.30 4.90 4.40

Away

9.90 4.70 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-102

Under 9.5

-141

Mantova Corners

Over 4.5

-132

Under 4.5

-108

Empoli Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-156

Most Corners

1

-130

X

+550

2

+123

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Mantova vs Empoli 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.

You can get betting odds of +163 for Empoli winning this Serie B clash and the bookies have Mantova available at +165. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +205.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Empoli available at -120 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Mantova at -118.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -135.

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Full-Time Result

1

+165

X

+205

2

+163

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+117

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-244

12

-333

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-118

2

-120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-172

2 Hcp -0.25

+118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-143

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

-105

Mantova have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Empoli have recorded seven losses and three wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Mantova Home Stats		4-2-4	2.90	1.30	1.60	6	4	7	3
Empoli Away Stats		3-0-7	3.00	1.10	1.90	8	2	5	5

• 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

Mantova vs Empoli Lineups & Team News

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