Mantova vs Empoli: prediction and stats
Serie BRegular Season - 2Kick-off on August 29, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Stadio Danilo Martelli, Mantova
The Footlab model makes Mantova the favourite at 53%, against 24% for a draw and 23% for Empoli. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 20, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Mantova vs Empoli?
A very open match: only 42 Elo points separate Mantova (1,915) and Empoli (1,873).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Mantova have 9 wins, 1 draws and 5 defeats; Empoli have 3, 7 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Lazio(away) | 2-0 | Coppa Italia |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Athletic Carpi(home) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Legnago Salus(away) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Alcione(home) | 6-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 8, 2026 | Frosinone(away) | 0-5 | Serie B |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Pisa(away) | 1-1 | Coppa Italia |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Livorno(away) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Spezia(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Virtus Entella(home) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 8, 2026 | Monza(away) | 2-2 | Serie B |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Mantova win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Empoli win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | Empoli 2-2 Mantova | Serie B |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Mantova 0-1 Empoli | Serie B |
How many goals should we expect?
Mantova score 1.9 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Empoli score 1.2 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mantova | 1.9 | 1.3 | 6 | 6/15 | 9/15 |
| Empoli | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2 | 10/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Mantova sit 9th in Serie B (46 points from 38 matches) and Empoli sit 15th (41 points from 38 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Mantova | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 45 | 57 | 46 |
| 15 | Empoli | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 47 | 54 | 41 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Mantova vs Empoli?
- The Footlab model makes Mantova the favourite at 53%, against 24% for a draw and 23% for Empoli.
- Where and when is Mantova vs Empoli played?
- Mantova vs Empoli is played on August 29, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Stadio Danilo Martelli, in the Serie B.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 58% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.