Mantova vs Empoli — match summary
Italy · Serie B · kick-off 31 Aug 2026 00:00
Full time · score 3-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Mantova 39 · Empoli 43
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Mantova 53 · Empoli 34
Shots on target 8-2 · corners 3-6 · possession 47-53
NextGOAL tip: Mantova -0.25 · 2 stars
This game is likely to see Mantova dominate possession and control the game in midfield, while Empoli will choose to sit deep and wait for counterattacks. The possession numbers also point to the home side having a fair advantage. But what's interesting is that both teams' goals tend to come late in the game. Mantova score between 76-90 minutes, accounting for 32% of their total goals, while Empoli concede between 61-75 minutes, up to 25% of all they've conceded. Mantova's recent form is hot after winning away at Lazio 0-2 in the Coppa Italia on 16 Aug and beating Carrarese 1-2 in Serie B on 22 Aug. As for Empoli, they just won at home against Cremonese 1-0 in Serie B on 22 Aug, but away games are likely to be pressured by the flowing attack of the home side. And if you look at the stats from their last 5 meetings, as many as 4 ended in draws. This game should be intense and decided in the final 15 minutes, when both teams have their most scoring chances.