Italy - Serie BData current as of 22 July 2026

Mantova vs Palermo: match statistics

Mantova crest
Mantova
1 : 1half-time 0:1
Palermo crest
Palermo
120%(3.56)
X25%(3.45)
255%(2.01)

Palermo is the clear favorite for this encounter, sitting 4th in the table with impressive form—4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches. Mantova is in the relegation zone in 19th position, hasn't won any of their last 5 games, and shows alarmingly poor form with just 1 point. The hosts have a negative goal difference in home matches (-5), while Palermo shows solidity on the road with a 38% win rate and a positive goal difference (+3). xG statistics also favor the visitors; Mantova generates an xG of 1.97 at home but concedes an average of 1.78 goals, indicating defensive issues. Despite lower average possession (50%), Palermo features higher shot efficiency (11% conversion) and a stable defense, conceding only 1 goal on average away. Considering all factors, an away victory is the most probable outcome.

Mantova vs Palermo: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Mantova play Palermo in Serie B (Italy). The match date is 11 January 2026 at 15:00. Final score: 1:1.

Current form

Mantova: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Palermo: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.

Goal statistics

Mantova scores 1.18 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Palermo scores 1.58 and concedes 0.90. League average: 2.55 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Mantova 50%, Palermo 40%. Over 2.5: Mantova 53%, Palermo 45%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.

xG, shots and style

xG is very similar for both teams. Mantova: 14.1 shots per match, Palermo: 14.2.

Match halves

Mantova: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.63. Palermo: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 0.90.

Goals by minute

Mantova: 76-90+ (15 goals). Palermo: 76-90+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Serie B: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.

Head-to-head

1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.

Match description

Palermo is the clear favorite for this encounter, sitting 4th in the table with impressive form—4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches. Mantova is in the relegation zone in 19th position, hasn't won any of their last 5 games, and shows alarmingly poor form with just 1 point. The hosts have a negative goal difference in home matches (-5), while Palermo shows solidity on the road with a 38% win rate and a positive goal difference (+3). xG statistics also favor the visitors; Mantova generates an xG of 1.97 at home but concedes an average of 1.78 goals, indicating defensive issues. Despite lower average possession (50%), Palermo features higher shot efficiency (11% conversion) and a stable defense, conceding only 1 goal on average away. Considering all factors, an away victory is the most probable outcome.

Half-by-half

0 : 1
1st half
1 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

64Possession (%)36
MantovaPalermo
7Shots18
MantovaPalermo
2Shots on target6
MantovaPalermo
0.82xG1.89
MantovaPalermo
3Corners6
MantovaPalermo
31Dangerous attacks47
MantovaPalermo
7Fouls18
MantovaPalermo
3Cards2
MantovaPalermo

Pre-match profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

1.18Goals scored / match1.58
MantovaPalermo
1.5Goals conceded / match0.9
MantovaPalermo
57%Average possession49%
MantovaPalermo
4.79Shots on target / match4.45
MantovaPalermo

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

14.08Shots per match14.18
MantovaPalermo
4.79Shots on target4.45
MantovaPalermo
8.4%Shot conversion11.1%
MantovaPalermo
57%Possession49%
MantovaPalermo
1.55xG for1.55
MantovaPalermo
1.42xG against1.33
MantovaPalermo

Shooting quality

Mantova: DominantPalermo: Attacking
MantovaPalermo
Accuracy (shots on target)34%31%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.250.36

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Mantova is 29% better for: last-5 form.

1.8 pts / match - Mantova · 1.4 pts / match - Palermo

Mantova
WLWWL
Season result split
34% W18% R47% P
Season (W-D-L)
13-7-18
1.21 pts / match · goal difference -12
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-2
1.80 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
9-3-7
Last 5 at home
4-0-1
WWWLW
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.52Opponent xG: 1.45BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 60%
Palermo
DWLLW
Season result split
53% W30% R18% P
Season (W-D-L)
21-12-7
1.88 pts / match · goal difference +27
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
6-8-6
Last 5 away
1-2-2
WDDLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.58Opponent xG: 1.46BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Palermo is 34% better for: goals scored per match.

1.18 goals / match - Mantova · 1.58 goals / match - Palermo

Palermo is 67% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.5 goals / match - Mantova · 0.9 goals / match - Palermo

Mantova scoring profile: mixed

Mantova scores in 68% of matches (26 of 38 matches), while Palermo keeps a clean sheet in 45% (18 of 40 matches).

Palermo scoring profile: very strong

Palermo scores in 78% of matches (31 of 40 matches), while Mantova keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 38 matches).

45Goals scored (season)63
MantovaPalermo
57Goals conceded (season)36
MantovaPalermo
2.68Average goals in match2.48
MantovaPalermo
8Goals scored (last 5)6
MantovaPalermo
9Goals conceded (last 5)8
MantovaPalermo

How often they score at least...

68%1 goal78%
MantovaPalermo
37%2 goals48%
MantovaPalermo
11%3 goals23%
MantovaPalermo
3%4 goals5%
MantovaPalermo

How often they concede at least...

76%1 goal55%
MantovaPalermo
39%2 goals25%
MantovaPalermo
18%3 goals10%
MantovaPalermo
8%4 goals0%
MantovaPalermo

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

Goal patterns

16%BTTS at half-time8%
MantovaPalermo
5%BTTS in both halves3%
MantovaPalermo
26%Scored in both halves35%
MantovaPalermo

BTTS and goal count

42%Min. 3 goals and BTTS25%
MantovaPalermo
11%Min. 3 goals without BTTS20%
MantovaPalermo
20%BTTS - last 540%
MantovaPalermo

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

1st half

74%Min. 1 goal before half-time78%
MantovaPalermo
39%Min. 2 goals before half-time23%
MantovaPalermo
11%Min. 3 goals before half-time5%
MantovaPalermo

2nd half

84%Min. 1 goal after half-time73%
MantovaPalermo
42%Min. 2 goals after half-time43%
MantovaPalermo
13%Min. 3 goals after half-time20%
MantovaPalermo

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Palermo is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.21 pts / match - Mantova · 1.7 pts / match - Palermo

Mantova - half-time state
29% leading34% draw37% trailing
Palermo - half-time state
48% leading28% draw25% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.21Points per match (1st half)1.7
MantovaPalermo
0.55Goals scored (1st half)0.68
MantovaPalermo
0.71Goals conceded (1st half)0.38
MantovaPalermo
1.26Average goals (1st half)1.05
MantovaPalermo
53%Clean sheet before half-time70%
MantovaPalermo
58%No goal before half-time45%
MantovaPalermo

After half-time (2nd half)

1.32Points per match (2nd half)1.65
MantovaPalermo
0.63Goals scored (2nd half)0.9
MantovaPalermo
0.79Goals conceded (2nd half)0.53
MantovaPalermo
1.42Average goals (2nd half)1.43
MantovaPalermo
50%Clean sheet after half-time63%
MantovaPalermo
47%No goal after half-time43%
MantovaPalermo

Mantova - second-half results

34% W29% R37% P
46
Half-time points
21
Half-time goals
-6
Goal difference (1st half)
50
Second-half points
-6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.21
PPG before half-time
Lead holding117%

Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 34%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Palermo - second-half results

43% W38% R20% P
68
Half-time points
27
Half-time goals
+12
Goal difference (1st half)
66
Second-half points
+15
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.70
PPG before half-time
Lead holding110%

Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.2

Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Mantova - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.001.20
Goals scored / match1.00.6
Goals conceded / match0.41.4
Average goals in match1.42.0
1 goal80%100%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+3-4
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 0% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 5
Palermo - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.001.60
Goals scored / match0.60.6
Goals conceded / match1.20.4
Average goals in match1.81.0
1 goal80%60%
2 goals60%40%
3 goals40%0%
Clean sheet40%80%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference-3+1
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Mantova
ScoredConceded
4
13
0-15
7
6
16-30
10
8
31-45
5
11
46-60
4
8
61-75
15
11
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.

Palermo
ScoredConceded
10
5
0-15
8
2
16-30
9
8
31-45
13
5
46-60
7
8
61-75
16
8
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.58
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.0 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
101%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
45%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+16%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
53%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
7%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 14 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Mantova

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.13
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.45
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+2.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.37
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.08
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
80%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
140%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.59
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 9% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

Palermo

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.22
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.46
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-15.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.03
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.43
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
148%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
61%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.48
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).

Teams vs league

MantovaLigaPalermo
Average goals in match 2.682.55 2.48
Both teams scored 50%53% 40%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 53%48% 45%
Clean sheets 24%27% 45%
Goal before half-time 74%70% 78%
Goal after half-time 84%78% 73%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.55
Average goals per match
53%
Both teams scored
48%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.48
Home goals / match
1.07
Away goals / match
+38%
Home attack advantage
+28%
Home defence advantage
+21%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
32%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
44%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Mantova 0 - 0 - 1 Palermo. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

FAQ

What was the result of Mantova vs Palermo?

The Serie B match finished Mantova 1:1 Palermo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Mantova vs Palermo?

Mantova score 1.18 goals per game on average and Palermo 1.58. The Serie B average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Mantova's matches and 40% of Palermo's.

What form are Mantova and Palermo in?

Over the last 5 games Mantova have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Palermo 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mantova vs Palermo?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Mantova vs Palermo: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.