Prediction for match Palermo — Mantova

Match Preview

On March 4th, a Serie B match will take place between Palermo and Mantova. The odds for a Palermo win are 1.57, a draw is 4.10, and a Mantova victory stands at 5.35. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Palermo - 59.65%, draw - 22.84%, Mantova - 17.51%. Palermo is the favorite according to the odds and percentages, which is also supported by recent statistics from both teams. The betting line also offers options for totals and both teams to score, but the main interest lies in the over 2.5 total goals bet at 1.78.

Team Results and Statistics

In the last five matches, Palermo has an average possession of 48.8%, receives 1.6 yellow cards, commits 15.6 fouls, and records 2.4 offsides per game. Mantova shows higher possession at 56.4%, with 2.6 yellow cards, 15 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. Palermo's last three matches: March 1st, Pescara 2-1 Palermo, February 21st, Palermo 3-0 Südtirol, February 14th, Palermo 3-0 Virtus Entella. Mantova's recent results: March 1st, Mantova 1-1 Carrarese, February 21st, Mantova 2-1 Sampdoria, February 14th, Catanzaro 2-0 Mantova. The last head-to-head was on January 11th: Mantova 1-1 Palermo.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Palermo averages a total of 4 goals, scoring 2.6 and conceding 1.4 per game. Mantova has more modest numbers, with an average of 2.2 goals, scoring 1 and conceding 1.2. For over 2.5 goals, Palermo has 5 out of 5 matches over, while Mantova has 2 out of 5. By halves, Palermo has 3 out of 5 over 1.5 in both the first and second halves, while Mantova has 2 out of 5 in each half. Palermo most frequently scores between the 46th and 60th minute (43%), while Mantova scores between the 0 and 15th minute (44%). Palermo concedes most often between the 76th and 90th minute (33%), while Mantova has three equal intervals: 0-15, 16-30, and 76-90 at 33% each. Overall, Palermo consistently plays high-scoring matches, while Mantova tends to play lower-scoring games but does not rule out scoring encounters. Given Palermo's strong over-profile and both teams' over tendencies, a bet on over 2.5 goals seems justified.

Corner Betting

Palermo averages 3.8 corners per game, while Mantova averages 6.6. For over 9.5 corners, Palermo has 2 out of 5, and Mantova has 3 out of 5. Among the available corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (10.4) is 9.5. The odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.97, and under 9.5 is 1.75. Mantova tends to win more corners, while Palermo is consistent in this aspect, making over 9.5 corners a logical choice for corner bets.