Mantova 1911 SSD vs Empoli FC, Serie B 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Mantova 1911 SSD vs Empoli FC — Serie B at Danilo Martelli.
- Mantova 1911 SSD 6 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
- Empoli FC 6 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo FC | 6 | 16 |
| 2 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 6 | 14 |
| 3 | Modena FC 2018 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | FC Sudtirol | 6 | 12 |
| 5 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 6 | 11 |
| 6 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 6 | 10 |
| 7 | AC Pisa 1909 | 6 | 10 |
| 8 | Benevento Calcio | 6 | 10 |
| 9 | Hellas Verona FC | 6 | 7 |
| 10 | Padova Calcio | 6 | 7 |
| 11 | AC Cesena | 6 | 7 |
| 12 | SS Arezzo | 6 | 7 |
| 13 | Empoli FC | 6 | 6 |
| 14 | ACD Virtus Entella | 6 | 6 |
| 15 | US Cremonese | 6 | 6 |
| 16 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 6 | 5 |
| 17 | Carrarese Calcio | 6 | 4 |
| 18 | UC Sampdoria | 6 | 4 |
| 19 | US Catanzaro | 6 | 3 |
| 20 | SS Juve Stabia | 6 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | Empoli FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | Carrarese Calcio | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 May | Frosinone Calcio | A | 0–5 | L |
| 01 May | AC Monza | H | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Apr | FC Sudtirol | A | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Calcio Avellino SSD | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | Mantova 1911 SSD | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Aug | US Cremonese | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 May | AC Monza | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 May | Calcio Avellino SSD | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Venezia FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Apr | ACD Virtus Entella | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Mantova 1911 SSD | Empoli FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #13 |
| 14 | Points | 6 |
| 6 | Played | 6 |
| 4 / 2 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 4 |
| 13 | Scored | 6 |
| 6 | Conceded | 10 |
| +7 | GD | -4 |
| 2.33 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 67% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Mantova 1911 SSD this season
Mantova 1911 SSD this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Empoli FC this season
Empoli FC this season
Mantova 1911 SSD are 2nd (14 pts). Empoli FC are 13th (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Mantova 1911 SSD
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
3/–
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Empoli FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/5
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Mantova 1911 SSD
| Francesco Ruocco | 4 G | |
| Vanja Vlahovic | 2 G | |
| Francesco Ruocco | 2 G | |
| Rares Ilie | 1 G | 2 A |
| Fahem Benaissa-Yahia | 1 G |
Empoli FC
| Bogdan Popov | 2 G |
| Edoardo Saporiti | 2 G |
| Stiven Shpendi | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Mantova 1911 SSD launch into their encounter with Empoli FC.
- 5' Empoli FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Mantova 1911 SSD are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Empoli FC backline.
- 20' Mantova 1911 SSD looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Vanja Vlahovic scoring 1 goals.
- 24' Gerard Yepes has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 24.
- 29' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 34' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 39' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Simone Trimboli on 42.
- 47' Niccolo Corrado is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Empoli FC tonight.
- 49' Empoli FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 51' Against the run of play, Edoardo Saporiti has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 51' The referee has no hesitation. Francesco Bardi is booked for Mantova 1911 SSD — card on 51.
- 55' The whistle greets Karim Zedadka as he departs to be replaced by Luca Belardinelli.
- 56' Vanja Vlahovic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ettore Gliozzi on 56 minute.
- 57' That is a card for Empoli FC. Marco Curto will be fuming at that decision.
- 58' Francesco Ruocco makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Mantova 1911 SSD are in front.
- 61' The Serbia Vanja Vlahovic breaks the deadlock on 61 minutes. 2-1!
- 66' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 71' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Cristian Cauz made 119 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 72' The whistle greets Gerard Yepes as he departs to be replaced by Lapo Deli.
- 74' Poor challenge from Luca Belardinelli. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 78' A tactical swap from Mantova 1911 SSD — Jean-Pierre Longonda on, Francesco Ruocco off on 78 minutes.
- 83' Eman Kospo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bodin Tomasevic at the 83 minute mark.
- 86' Empoli FC ring the changes. Niccolo Corrado has done his job and it is now time for Roberto Berizzi to step up.
- 86' Lapo Deli has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 86.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Luca Magnino argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Fahem Benaissa-Yahia makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Mantova 1911 SSD are in front.
- Mantova 1911 SSD celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Mantova 1911 SSD Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 22
-
9
Ettore Gliozzi ↓ Vanja Vlahovic 56'
- 21
-
8
Rares Ilie ↓ Ismael Cajazzo 55'
- 25
- 41
- 50
- 19
- 29
- 27
-
5
Bodin Tomasevic ↓ Eman Kospo 83'
Bench
- 12
- 1
- 10
- 20
-
80
Rachid Kouda ↑ 56'
-
99
Vanja Vlahovic ↑ 56'
- 71
-
75
Eman Kospo ↑ 83'
- 33
-
11
Ismael Cajazzo ↑ 55'
- 18
-
6
Jean-Pierre Longonda ↑ 78'
Empoli FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 25
- 33
- 98
- 91
-
21
Gerard Yepes ↓ Lapo Deli 72'
- 12
- 20
- 11
- 8
- 10
- 35
Bench
- 1
- 6
-
57
Luca Belardinelli ↑ 55'
- 28
- 29
-
77
Bogdan Popov ↑ 72'
-
45
Andrea Orlandi ↑ 86'
-
44
Lapo Deli ↑ 72'
- 13
- 39
- 38
-
40
Roberto Berizzi ↑ 86'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Francesco Ruocco | 1 |
| Edoardo Saporiti | 1 |
| Vanja Vlahovic | 1 |
| Fahem Benaissa-Yahia | 1 |
Head to Head
Mantova 1911 SSD Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.65
Mantova 1911 SSD xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Mantova 1911 SSD to win 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Mantova 1911 SSD win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.69
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Mantova 1911 SSD or Draw
85%
Draw or Empoli FC
35%
Mantova 1911 SSD or Empoli FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
8.9%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
7.7%
3 – 0
7.6%
1 – 0
6.4%
4 – 1
5.1%
4 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 0
3.7%
1 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Mantova 1911 SSD
| Handicap | Mantova 1911 SSD covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -2 | 30% | 20% | 50% |
| -1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| -1 | 50% | 21% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Mantova 1911 SSD keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.