UC Sampdoria vs Mantova 1911 SSD, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
UC Sampdoria vs Mantova 1911 SSD — Serie B at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
- UC Sampdoria 38 games · 44 pts (2025/26)
- Mantova 1911 SSD 38 games · 46 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Valerio Crezzini (Italy)
- Assistant 1 Damiano Di Iorio
- Assistant 2 Mario Arace (Italy)
9 games this season
🟨 0.6/game
⚽ 3.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezia FC | 38 | 82 |
| 2 | Frosinone Calcio | 38 | 81 |
| 3 | AC Monza | 38 | 76 |
| 4 | Palermo FC | 38 | 72 |
| 5 | US Catanzaro | 38 | 59 |
| 6 | Modena FC 2018 | 38 | 55 |
| 7 | SS Juve Stabia | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 38 | 49 |
| 9 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 38 | 46 |
| 10 | Padova Calcio | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | AC Cesena | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Carrarese Calcio | 38 | 44 |
| 13 | UC Sampdoria | 38 | 44 |
| 14 | ACD Virtus Entella | 38 | 42 |
| 15 | Empoli FC | 38 | 41 |
| 16 | FC Sudtirol | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | SSC Bari | 38 | 40 |
| 18 | AC Reggiana | 38 | 37 |
| 19 | Spezia Calcio | 38 | 35 |
| 20 | Delfino Pescara 1936 | 38 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Mantova 1911 SSD | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | AC Cesena | A | 5–3 | W |
| 04 Oct | SS Juve Stabia | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | Modena FC 2018 | A | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | FC Sudtirol | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | Cosenza Calcio | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | UC Sampdoria | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Oct | Carrarese Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Oct | Brescia Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Sep | AC Cesena | A | 2–4 | L |
| 22 Sep | AS Cittadella | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | SSC Bari | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| UC Sampdoria | Mantova 1911 SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #9 |
| 44 | Points | 46 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 11 / 11 / 16 | W / D / L | 13 / 7 / 18 |
| 35 | Scored | 45 |
| 48 | Conceded | 57 |
| -13 | GD | -12 |
| 1.16 | PPG | 1.21 |
| 29% | Win % | 34% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
UC Sampdoria this season
UC Sampdoria this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Mantova 1911 SSD this season
Mantova 1911 SSD this season
UC Sampdoria are 13th (44 pts). Mantova 1911 SSD are 9th (46 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
UC Sampdoria
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Mantova 1911 SSD
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/2
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and UC Sampdoria launch into their encounter with Mantova 1911 SSD.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 8' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Alex Redolfi on 8 minutes.
- 13' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 18' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Lorenzo Venuti on 18 minutes.
- 23' Mantova 1911 SSD has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 28' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 33' Gennaro Tutino is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Mantova 1911 SSD tonight.
- 38' The travelling Mantova 1911 SSD supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 43' Mantova 1911 SSD are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' Fresh legs for UC Sampdoria! Ebenezer Akinsanmiro comes on to replace Leonardo Benedetti.
- 51' Mantova 1911 SSD looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 58' Salvatore Burrai has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 58.
- 61' GOAL! Pajtim Kasami scores on 61. Assisted by Gennaro Tutino
- 62' Time for substitution for Mantova 1911 SSD. Alessandro De Benedetti is replaced by Leonardo Mancuso.
- 67' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Mantova 1911 SSD winning 100% of all matches.
- 72' A tactical swap from UC Sampdoria — Alessandro Bellemo on, Pajtim Kasami off on 72 minutes.
- 73' The Mantova 1911 SSD manager makes a substitution. Davide Bragantini departs to be replaced by Francesco Galuppini.
- 74' Time for substitution for Mantova 1911 SSD. Tommaso Maggioni is replaced by Giacomo Fedel.
- 79' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 82' The UC Sampdoria bench stirs into life. Massimo Coda is withdrawn and Nikola Sekulov gets his opportunity.
- 83' Antonio Fiori is ready to make an impact after coming on for Francesco Ruocco at the 83 minute mark.
- 88' The referee calls foul for Francesco Galuppini. He receives a card.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Alessandro Riccio.
- It finishes all square. UC Sampdoria and Mantova 1911 SSD share the spoils 1-0.
Lineups
UC Sampdoria Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 24
-
9
Massimo Coda ↓ Nikola Sekulov 82'
- 6
- 80
- 17
- 10
-
18
Lorenzo Venuti ↓ Fabio Depaoli 46'
- 5
- 14
- 44
- 1
Bench
-
7
Alessandro Bellemo ↑ 72'
- 33
- 16
- 22
- 25
-
23
Fabio Depaoli ↑ 46'
- 28
- 11
-
15
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro ↑ 46'
-
84
Nikola Sekulov ↑ 82'
-
21
Simone Giordano ↑ 82'
- 31
Coach
Andrea Sottil
Mantova 1911 SSD Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
- 5
- 1
- 13
- 21
-
10
David Wieser ↓ Mattia Aramu 62'
- 30
- 8
- 27
- 9
- 18
Bench
-
70
Mattia Aramu ↑ 62'
-
19
Leonardo Mancuso ↑ 62'
- 4
- 24
- 12
- 23
-
11
Antonio Fiori ↑ 83'
-
14
Francesco Galuppini ↑ 73'
- 87
-
20
Giacomo Fedel ↑ 74'
- 28
- 29
Coach
Davide Possanzini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fabio Depaoli | 2 |
| Leonardo Mancuso | 1 |
| Simone Trimboli | 1 |
| Pajtim Kasami | 1 |
Head to Head
UC Sampdoria Form
Mantova 1911 SSD Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.27
UC Sampdoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78
Mantova 1911 SSD xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: UC Sampdoria win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
UC Sampdoria or Draw
79%
Draw or Mantova 1911 SSD
50%
UC Sampdoria or Mantova 1911 SSD
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.2%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
10%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3.4%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
1.4%
Asian Handicap — UC Sampdoria
| Handicap | UC Sampdoria covers | Push | Mantova 1911 SSD covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 25% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Mantova 1911 SSD keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

