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Mantova vs Empoli

21 December 2025 at 16:15Stadio Danilo Martelli, Mantova

Match Summary

Empoli defeated Mantova 1:0. The match was played in Serie B 2025. Goals were scored by M. Nasti 67′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Mantova had 58% possession while Empoli held 42%. Mantova had 15 shots (3 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for Empoli. Expected goals: Mantova 1.47 — Empoli 0.91. Mantova made 5 substitutions, Empoli made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Mantova and Empoli — 1 goal and 7 cards recorded during the match.

Kick Off
Half Time
67′
D. WieserF. Paoletti
69′
D. MensahL. Mancuso
69′
69′
R. IlieL. Ignacchiti
69′
S. EliaF. Carboni
M. CapriniA. Fiori
70′
70′
J. CeesayN. Haas
79′
A. GhionI. Konate
C. FallettiD. Bragantini
81′
T. MaggioniT. Marras
89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Mantova had 58% possession against Empoli's 42%. Mantova registered 15 shots (3 on target) while Empoli managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 6–3. Fouls committed: 17–15.

Shots on Goal
3
2
Shots Off Goal
8
4
Total Shots
15
6
Blocked Shots
4
0
Shots inside the Box
11
5
Shots outside the Box
4
1
Fouls
17
15
Corner Kicks
6
3
Offsides
3
0
Ball Possession
58%
42%
Yellow Cards
4
3
Red Cards
0
0
Goalkeeper Saves
1
3
Total Passes
499
356
Accurate Passes
419
280
Pass Accuracy
84%
79%
Expected Goals (xG)
1.47
0.91
Goals Prevented (xGP)
0
0

Rivalry since 2026

Mantova vs Empoli Head to Head Results· 1

Mantova and Empoli have met 1 times — Mantova won 0, Empoli won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2026. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (2 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2026.

0
wins
Drawn
1
·
0
wins
Total goals
4 · 4.0/match
Both scored
1/1 · 100%
Over 2.5
1/1 · 100%

Recent Meetings

14/03/26Serie B
Match Details
Highest-scoring game: 22 v 2026

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Mantova have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Empoli show 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Mantova

LWWLWW

Empoli

DWLDLL

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

0
wins
draws
2
4 meetings
2
wins

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (34%) — the odds may underestimate Empoli.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

14 Mar 202625/262.01/3.40/3.50
Match Details
21 Dec 202525/262.70/2.95/2.70
Match Details
23/03/1009/101.88/3.01/4.36
17/10/0909/102.61/2.78/2.88

Market Summary

Margin: 8.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 37.0%Draw 33.9%Away 37.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.702.952.70
Max2.702.952.70
Over 2.5: 48.1%Under 2.5: 57.8%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Result vs. Market

Empoli
Result vs. Market: Mantova (37%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

MantovaHalf-time:00Empoli
15Shots6
3Shots on target2

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Mantova

W 94D 101L 91
Over 2.541
Goals scored327

Away Record: Empoli

W 233D 182L 149
Over 2.545
Goals scored803

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 13 May 2026