Vicenza Virtus vs Mantova: prediction and stats
Serie BRegular Season - 16Kick-off on December 8, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Stadio Romeo Menti, Vicenza
The Footlab model makes Vicenza Virtus the favourite at 55%, against 25% for a draw and 20% for Mantova. 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Vicenza Virtus vs Mantova?
A very open match: only 97 Elo points separate Vicenza Virtus (1,962) and Mantova (1,865).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Vicenza Virtus have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats; Mantova have 10, 1 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Catanzaro(home) | 3-2 | Serie B |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Catania(home) | 1-1 | Coppa Italia |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Genoa(away) | 2-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 16, 2026 | Benevento(home) | 1-4 | Serie C - Supercoppa Lega Finals |
| May 2, 2026 | Arezzo(away) | 5-2 | Serie C - Supercoppa Lega Finals |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Carrarese(away) | 2-1 | Serie B |
| 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 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 3 Vicenza Virtus win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Mantova win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2024 | Mantova 1-2 Vicenza Virtus | Serie C - Girone A |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Vicenza Virtus 0-2 Mantova | Serie C - Girone A |
| Feb 19, 2023 | Mantova 2-6 Vicenza Virtus | Serie C - Girone A |
| Oct 20, 2022 | Vicenza Virtus 2-1 Mantova | Serie C - Girone A |
| Aug 13, 2022 | Vicenza Virtus 1-1 Mantova | Friendlies Clubs |
Last archived meeting: Mantova vs Vicenza Virtus on Apr 14, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Vicenza Virtus score 2.2 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Mantova score 2.0 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 50% probability of over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicenza Virtus | 2.2 | 1.5 | 2 | 12/15 | 10/15 |
| Mantova | 2.0 | 1.2 | 6 | 6/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Vicenza Virtus sit 1st in Serie B (3 points from 1 matches) and Mantova sit 3rd (3 points from 1 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vicenza Virtus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Mantova | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
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 Vicenza Virtus vs Mantova?
- The Footlab model makes Vicenza Virtus the favourite at 55%, against 25% for a draw and 20% for Mantova.
- Where and when is Vicenza Virtus vs Mantova played?
- Vicenza Virtus vs Mantova is played on December 8, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Stadio Romeo Menti, in the Serie B.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 50% 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.