Our Mantova vs Empoli Prediction: 2-1
Mantova vs Empoli in the Italy Serie B is scheduled for an 16:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday December 21, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Mantova vs Empoli prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Mantova's Last Match – Mantova vs Spezia
Mantova will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-1 Italy Serie B victory over Spezia on November 23. In that match, Mantova saw 66% of the ball and created 17 goal attempts, with 10 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mantova | 66% | 17 (10) | 3.13 | 59 |
 Spezia | 34% | 8 (4) | 1.83 | 33 |
Empoli's Last Match – Avellino vs Empoli
Empoli will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 Italy Serie B victory over Avellino, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Empoli had 42% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Avellino | 58% | 8 (3) | 1.2 | 52 |
 Empoli | 42% | 9 (4) | 1.82 | 42 |
Mantova vs Empoli Stats
Key Stats
| Mantova | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.32 | Defence Strength | 1.2 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mantova are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Empoli average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.