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Football Italy - Serie B Stadio Danilo Martelli Sun 23 Nov 09:00
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  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Serie B Betting Preview: Mantova vs Spezia

Mantova take on Spezia at Stadio Danilo Martelli, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 23 November.

Back Mantova to Make Life Difficult for Spezia

Mantova look a good bet to defeat Spezia and we can back the home team at -147 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.

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2-2 Draw in Pair’s Last Encounter

Mantova made it back-to-back league wins in their last Serie B game. Landing a 1-0 home victory against Calcio Padova at Stadio Danilo Martelli. Davide Possanzini's side managed five shots on target and enjoyed 64% possession, with Francesco Ruocco bagging a late winning goal.

Spezia played Bari at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Stadio Alberto Picco. Aquilotti recorded five shots on goal and had 41% possession, with Rachid Kouda on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Mantova were at home when the teams last met and it was a 2-2 draw versus Spezia at Stadio Danilo Martelli.

Serie B G W D L GF GA GD GD P
15 Spezia logo Spezia 18 4 5 9 17 25 -8 17:25 17
19 Mantova logo Mantova 18 4 3 11 15 27 -12 15:27 15
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Mantova – Last 10 League Games

Mantova have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. I Virgiliani have averaged 63.6% possession and 5.3 corners per match, conceding 1.6 goals and 5.6 corners from 4.5 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts.

Top scorers are Francesco Ruocco and Leonardo Mancuso on 3 goals, while Antonio Fiori has racked up 1. Nicolo Radaelli and Davide Bragantini are the leading assists makers with 1.

Spezia – Last 10 League Games

Spezia have 1 victory, 5 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 3.9 shots on goal, 5.9 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Liguria team average 45.9% possession, 4.5 corners taken and 5.3 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 7.5 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

Gianluca Lapadula has scored 3 goals, followed by Rachid Kouda, Giuseppe Aurelio, Vanja Vlahovic and Luca Vignali on 1. Salvatore Esposito has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Mantova confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Marco Festa (GK), Nicolo Radaelli, Stefano Cella, Alessio Castellini, Cristiano Bani, David Wieser, Federico Artioli, Simone Trimboli, Francesco Galuppini, Leonardo Mancuso, Francesco Ruocco.

Spezia confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Diego Mascardi (GK), Luca Vignali, Przemyslaw Wisniewski, Fellipe Jack, Giuseppe Aurelio, Antonio Candela, Ales Mateju, Francesco Cassata, Adam Nagy, Vanja Vlahovic, Giuseppe Di Serio.

Mantova vs Spezia Prediction & Betting Tips

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Match Prediction

When Mantova line up for this Serie B game, we will back them at -147 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest Serie B form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Mantova vs Spezia league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Mantova in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Mantova in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Mantova in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Spezia in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Spezia in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Spezia in 3 consecutive games.
Mantova +0.25 Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 59.5% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mantova Mantova logo 1 - 0 Spezia logo Spezia

Mantova are available at +540 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Corners Prediction

Mantova Over 3.5 Corners -149 BetMGM logo

Mantova have had over 3.5 corners in seven straight home matches, while the last 5 Spezia games have seen them concede an average of 6.80 corners. There are odds of -149 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think Mantova can cover the line.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Mantova Logo Mantova
Total
10.90 5.30 5.60
Home
9.40 5.30 4.10
Away
8.70 3.10 5.60
Spezia Logo Spezia
Total
9.80 4.50 5.30
Home
8.90 4.00 4.90
Away
8.80 4.40 4.40
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Mantova +0.25 -147
Total Goals Under 2.5 -147
Team Corners Mantova Over 3.5 -149

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Mantova vs Spezia Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Little Between the Two Teams According to the Bookies

Mantova are +143 with the bookies to get the better of Spezia, with the latter having betting odds of +185. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this Serie B encounter, this can be wagered at +210.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Mantova at -143 and Spezia at -102.

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Four Victories From Previous Ten Mantova Home Clashes

Mantova have managed four victories, three draws and three losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Spezia have recorded five draws, three losses and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

It was a 2-2 draw when Mantova last played Spezia at Stadio Danilo Martelli.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Mantova logo Mantova Home Stats 4-3-3 3.00 1.40 1.60 7 3 7 3
Spezia logo Spezia Away Stats 2-5-3 2.40 1.30 1.10 4 6 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
Team Stats
Mantova logo Mantova League Stats
Spezia logo Spezia League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Mantova vs Spezia Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Mantova vs Spezia team news before betting. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed Serie B lineups plus current injury reports.

Mantova Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Spezia Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Mantova Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Marco Festa
17 Nicolo Radaelli 29 Stefano Cella 27 Alessio Castellini 6 Cristiano Bani
10 David Wieser 8 Federico Artioli 21 Simone Trimboli
14 Francesco Galuppini 9 Leonardo Mancuso 19 Francesco Ruocco
12 Diego Mascardi
32 Luca Vignali 2 P. Wisniewski 6 Fellipe Jack 31 Giuseppe Aurelio
23 Antonio Candela 37 Ales Mateju 29 Francesco Cassata 8 Adam Nagy
99 Vanja Vlahovic 20 Giuseppe Di Serio

Spezia Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Mantova Substitutes

  • 7Davis Mensah
  • 11Antonio Fiori
  • 18Cesar Falletti
  • 20Giacomo Fedel
  • 22Lorenzo Andrenacci
  • 23Tommaso Marras
  • 28Maat Caprini
  • 36Flavio Paoletti
  • 37Zan Majer
  • 53Tommaso Pittino
  • 96Tommaso Maggioni
  • 99Nicholas Bonfanti

Spezia Substitutes

  • 1Mouhamadou Sarr
  • 9Gabriele Artistico
  • 11Pietro Beruatto
  • 15Andrea Cistana
  • 16Leonardo Loria
  • 18Gioele Conte
  • 25Filippo Bandinelli
  • 26Matteo Onofri
  • 34Christian Comotto
  • 36Pietro Candelari
  • 55Petko Hristov
  • 77Emmanuele Lorenzelli

Previous Mantova Lineups

08 Nov Serie B
Mantova 1-0 Calcio Padova
02 Nov Serie B
Sampdoria 0-1 Mantova
29 Oct Serie B
Mantova 1-3 Catanzaro
26 Oct Serie B
Bari 1-0 Mantova
18 Oct Serie B
Mantova 1-1 Sudtirol
04 Oct Serie B
Avellino 0-0 Mantova

Previous Spezia Lineups

07 Nov Serie B
Spezia 1-1 Bari
02 Nov Serie B
Monza 1-0 Spezia
29 Oct Serie B
Spezia 1-1 Calcio Padova
25 Oct Serie B
Avellino 0-4 Spezia
18 Oct Serie B
Spezia 1-2 Cesena
04 Oct Serie B
Spezia 1-2 Palermo

Injuries & Suspensions

Mantova Injury Table
Type Name Info
Simone Trimboli Yellow cards
Spezia Injury Table
Type Name Info
Salvatore Esposito Yellow cards
Team Squads

Mantova Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Davide Possanzini

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Marco Festa 1 G 12 1080 12 0 0 0 0 0
Simone Trimboli 21 M 12 1051 12 0 0 0 4 0
Stefano Cella 29 M 10 900 10 0 0 0 0 0
Alessio Castellini 27 D 10 888 10 2 0 0 1 0
Nicolo Radaelli 17 D 10 776 9 1 0 1 4 0

Spezia Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Roberto Donadoni

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Ales Mateju 37 D 12 1065 12 0 0 0 3 0
Przemyslaw Wisniewski 2 D 11 990 11 0 0 0 0 0
Salvatore Esposito 25 M 10 895 10 0 1 2 3 0
Adam Nagy 8 M 10 834 10 2 0 1 2 0
Antonio Candela 2 D 11 670 7 5 0 0 1 0
Italy FlagSerie B Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Frosinone 18 11 5 2 34:16 38
2 Monza 18 11 4 3 27:14 37
3 Venezia 18 10 5 3 31:14 35
4 Palermo 18 9 6 3 28:13 33
5 Catanzaro 18 8 7 3 26:19 31
6 Cesena 18 9 4 5 25:20 31
7 Modena 18 8 5 5 26:15 29
8 Juve Stabia 18 6 8 4 19:20 26
9 Empoli 18 6 6 6 25:24 24
10 Calcio Padova 18 5 7 6 17:20 22
11 Avellino 18 5 7 6 21:30 22
12 Reggiana 18 5 5 8 22:25 20
13 Carrarese 18 4 8 6 24:29 20
14 Sampdoria 18 4 5 9 18:25 17
15 Spezia 18 4 5 9 17:25 17
16 Bari 18 3 8 7 16:28 17
17 Sudtirol 18 2 10 6 16:21 16
18 Entella 18 3 7 8 16:26 16
19 Mantova 18 4 3 11 15:27 15
20 Pescara 18 2 7 9 23:35 13
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Venezia 9 8 0 1 20:4 24
2 Monza 9 7 1 1 14:5 22
3 Palermo 10 6 3 1 17:5 21
4 Juve Stabia 9 5 4 0 10:3 19
5 Catanzaro 10 5 4 1 16:11 19
6 Frosinone 8 5 2 1 18:7 17
7 Modena 10 5 2 3 16:9 17
8 Empoli 10 3 6 1 17:11 15
9 Cesena 8 4 3 1 13:8 15
10 Entella 9 3 5 1 11:8 14
11 Sampdoria 9 4 2 3 12:10 14
12 Carrarese 9 3 4 2 12:9 13
13 Bari 9 3 4 2 11:10 13
14 Reggiana 8 3 3 2 11:8 12
15 Avellino 8 3 3 2 11:14 12
16 Pescara 10 2 4 4 14:15 10
17 Mantova 9 3 1 5 11:16 10
18 Spezia 10 2 3 5 8:14 9
19 Sudtirol 8 2 2 4 8:9 8
20 Calcio Padova 8 1 5 2 9:11 8