Spezia vs Mantova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Apr 2026

Serie B Betting Preview: Spezia vs Mantova

Spezia go head-to-head with Mantova at Stadio Alberto Picco, with kick-off set for 11:15 on Sunday 12 April.

Mantova +0.25 at -108 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Spezia, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.

Spezia have lost back-to-back Serie B games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 3-1 defeat against Carrarese at Stadio Dei Marmi. Luca D'Angelo's side had most of the ball enjoying 58% possession and five shots on target, with Mattia Valoti getting the goal.

Mantova claimed a 1-0 home win over Entella at Stadio Danilo Martelli in their previous game. I Virgiliani had six shots on goal and enjoyed 55% possession, with Tommaso Marras scoring the winner in the final few minutes.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Mantova have avoided defeat against Spezia in the past three meetings. Their last clash took place at Stadio Danilo Martelli and Mantova claimed a 4-1 home victory. The past 3 H2H matches have involved two draws and one Mantova win.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Mantova	38	13	7	18	45	57	-12	45:57	46
19	Spezia	38	8	11	19	43	59	-16	43:59	35

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Spezia have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 8.9 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Aquilotti have averaged 53.1% possession and 4.4 corners per game, conceding 1.9 goals and 4.1 corners from 9.4 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Gabriele Artistico leads the way with 6 goals, Giuseppe Aurelio has 3, with Mattia Valoti and two others on 1. Giuseppe Aurelio and Leonardo Sernicola have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Mantova have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 3.5 shots on goal, 8.2 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Mantua team average 52.1% possession, 5.1 corners taken and 4.6 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 7.7 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Davide Bragantini on 5, followed by Tommaso Marras and Leonardo Mancuso with 2. Nicolo Buso is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Spezia confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Diego Mascardi (GK), Ales Mateju, Petko Hristov, Marco Ruggero, Pietro Beruatto, Christian Comotto, Alessando Romano, Filippo Bandinelli, Giuseppe Aurelio, Giuseppe Di Serio, Gabriele Artistico.

Mantova confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Francesco Bardi (GK), Ali Dembele, Alessio Castellini, Stefano Cella, Tommaso Maggioni, Simone Trimboli, Rachid Kouda, Fahem Benaissa-Yahia, Davide Bragantini, Francesco Ruocco, Davis Mensah.

Spezia vs Mantova Prediction & Betting Tips

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Match Prediction

If you echo our view that Mantova can swerve defeat in this Serie B encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -108. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

The latest Serie B injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Spezia vs Mantova league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Mantova in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Mantova in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Spezia in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Spezia in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Spezia in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Spezia in 3 consecutive games against Mantova.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Spezia 1 - 2 Mantova

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Mantova. You can secure odds of +700 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -112

We’ve not seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered in five consecutive Spezia games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back the sides to go under the Total Corners line at odds of -112.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Spezia

Total

8.50 4.40 4.10

Home

11.30 4.70 6.60

Away

10.70 5.80 4.90

Mantova

Total

9.70 5.10 4.60

Home

9.80 5.60 4.20

Away

9.60 4.00 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-114

Spezia Corners

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+108

Mantova Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-143

Most Corners

1

-139

X

+575

2

+128

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Spezia 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.

The bookmakers have Spezia as +115 favourites for this Serie B encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 47% likely to triumph. Mantova are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +215.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Spezia at -182 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Mantova at +125.

You can get -119 for the Over 2.5 Goals pick and the same applies to Under 2.5 Goals. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -154.

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Full-Time Result

1

+115

X

+230

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+123

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-370

X2

-164

Draw No Bet

1

-182

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-122

2 Hcp +0.25

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-119

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+102

Stats: Serie B matches only
Spezia have racked up four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Mantova have failed to win in their last six matches on their travels. I Virgiliani have six defeats, three draws and one win in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

The previous Stadio Alberto Picco encounter involved a 1-1 draw between Spezia and Mantova.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Spezia Home Stats		4-3-3	2.20	1.10	1.10	2	8	5	5
Mantova Away Stats		1-3-6	2.80	1.00	1.80	7	3	6	4

• 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

Spezia vs Mantova Lineups & Team News

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