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
Venezia 
Monza 
Frosinone 
Palermo 
Catanzaro 
Modena 
Juve Stabia 
Cesena 
Sudtirol 
Padova 
Empoli 
Carrarese 
Avellino 
AC Reggiana 
Sampdoria 
Mantova 
Spezia 
Virtus Entella 
Bari 
Pescara