Empoli vs Mantova: result 2-2 and analysis
Serie BRegular Season - 30Kick-off on March 14, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Stadio Carlo Castellani – Computer Gross Arena, Empoli
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What was the result of Empoli vs Mantova?
Empoli and Mantova drew 2-2 on March 14, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 21′D. BragantiniMantova
- 37′S. CellaMantova
- 50′S. ShpendiEmpoli
- 84′E. SaporitiEmpoli
Official lineup for Empoli vs Mantova
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Empoli
4-4-1-1- 11S. Shpendi
- 10R. Ilie
- 7S. Elia
- 14Gerard Yepes
- 8L. Magnino
- 15J. Ceesay
- 5N. Obaretin
- 20M. Lovato
- 34G. Guarino
- 26A. Candela
- 21A. Fulignati
Mantova
3-4-2-1- 9L. Mancuso
- 77N. Buso
- 30D. Bragantini
- 50F. Benaissa-Yahia
- 80R. Kouda
- 21S. Trimboli
- 17N. Radaelli
- 27A. Castellini
- 29S. Cella
- 13A. Meroni
- 24F. Bardi
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Empoli have 2 wins, 5 draws and 8 defeats; Mantova have 4, 4 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | Catanzaro(away) | 2-3 | Serie B |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Bari(away) | 1-2 | Serie B |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Cesena(home) | 1-1 | Serie B |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Frosinone(away) | 2-2 | Serie B |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Reggiana(home) | 1-1 | Serie B |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | Juve Stabia(home) | 2-0 | Serie B |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Palermo(away) | 1-2 | Serie B |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Carrarese(home) | 1-1 | Serie B |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Sampdoria(home) | 2-1 | Serie B |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Catanzaro(away) | 0-2 | Serie B |
What does the head-to-head say?
In the last meeting: 1 Empoli win, 0 draws, 0 Mantova wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2025 | Mantova 0-1 Empoli | Serie B |
How many goals should we expect?
Empoli score 0.9 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Mantova score 1.1 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empoli | 0.9 | 1.6 | 3 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
| Mantova | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Empoli sit 13th in Serie B (6 points from 6 matches) and Mantova sit 2nd (14 points from 6 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mantova | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 14 |
| 13 | Empoli | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
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