Prediction for match Empoli — Mantova

Odds and Outcome Probability

In the Italian Serie B, Empoli will face Mantova on March 14. The odds for the main outcomes are as follows: Empoli's win is priced at 2.03, a draw at 3.38, and a victory for Mantova at 3.58. In terms of probabilities, Empoli has a 46.13% chance of winning, a draw is at 27.71%, and Mantova's chances are 26.16%. Hence, Empoli is the favorite, but the gap in chances is not too large. There are also options for totals and both teams to score, allowing for a variety of betting choices.

Team Performance and Statistics

Let's look at how the teams have performed in recent matches. Empoli lost to Catanzaro 2-3, was defeated by Bari 1-2, and drew with Cesena 1-1 in their last three games. Meanwhile, Mantova beat Juve Stabia 2-0, lost to Palermo 1-2, and drew 1-1 with Carrarese. In their head-to-head match on December 21, 2025, Empoli won 1-0 against Mantova. In additional stats, Empoli averaged 50.6% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 14.6 fouls, and 1.4 offsides over the last five matches. Mantova showed 52.2% possession, 2.4 yellow cards, 15.2 fouls, and 2.2 offsides.

How Many Goals in Empoli vs Mantova Match

In their last five matches, Empoli averaged a total of 3.2 goals, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.8 per game. Mantova's average total goals in the same period were 2.4, with 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded. Empoli had 3 out of 5 matches with over 2.5 goals, while Mantova had 2 out of 5. Both teams had 3 out of 5 matches with over 1.5 goals in the first half and 2 out of 5 in the second half. Empoli most frequently scores between the 61st and 75th minutes (56%), while Mantova scores in two intervals: 0-15 and 31-45 minutes (30% each). Empoli concedes most between 16-30 minutes (43%), whereas Mantova has three intervals: 0-15, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes (33% each). These stats suggest that both teams are likely to score, with Empoli having a slightly stronger over profile, while Mantova often plays low-scoring matches. However, the average goals and frequency of over 2.5 totals make a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.93 reasonable.

Corner Totals Analysis

Empoli averages 7.4 corners per match, while Mantova averages 6.2. In their last five games, both teams had 4 out of 5 matches exceeding 9.5 corners. The available totals include an option for over 9.5 corners at 2.01 and under 9.5 at 1.70. Empoli is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.69. Considering both teams' average stats and frequency, betting on over 9.5 corners seems logical. Additionally, individual stats show Empoli consistently earns many corners, and Mantova maintains a high pace in this aspect.