Our Mantova vs Sampdoria Prediction: 1-1
Mantova vs Sampdoria in the Italy Serie B is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Mantova vs Sampdoria 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 – Catanzaro vs Mantova
Mantova must win to recover from their recent 0-2 Italy Serie B defeat against Catanzaro on February 14 and regain momentum. In that match, Mantova recorded 57% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Catanzaro | 43% | 5 (3) | 0.54 | 5 |
 Mantova | 57% | 7 (4) | 1.45 | 64 |
Sampdoria's Last Match – Sampdoria vs Padova
Sampdoria will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Italy Serie B victory over Padova, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Sampdoria saw 52% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sampdoria | 52% | 6 (3) | 1.61 | 50 |
 Padova | 48% | 4 (1) | 0.24 | 28 |
Mantova vs Sampdoria Stats
Key Stats
| Mantova | Sampdoria | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.8 | Defence Strength | 1.01 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Mantova are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Sampdoria average 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Mantova 11-17
Sampdoria 12-10
What are the odds for this match?
Mantova to win: @3
Draw: @2.8
Sampdoria to win: @2.7
Lineups
Mantova (3-4-2-1) : Francesco Bardi, Ali Dembele, Andrea Meroni, Alessio Castellini, Calixte Ligue, Simone Trimboli, Flavio Paoletti, Tiago Goncalves, Tommaso Marras, Rachid Kouda, Leonardo Mancuso
Sampdoria (3-4-2-1) : Simone Ghidotti, Dennis Hadzikadunic, Oliver Abildgaard, Mattia Viti, Alessandro Di Pardo, Liam Henderson, Matteo Ricci, Manuel Cicconi, Tjas Begic, Luigi Cherubini, Matteo Brunori