Empoli vs Mantova: match statistics
Empoli displays solid home form with a +4 goal difference and barely a 20% loss rate at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.33 goals per game at home with an xG of 1.48, which indicates offensive efficiency. Mantova, meanwhile, has very poor away results - only a 14% win rate, a staggering 57% of matches without scoring, and a negative -10 goal difference in away matches. The visitors average only 0.64 goals per away game with an xG of 1.37, confirming their finishing issues. Empoli also holds the advantage in ball possession and shot conversion, which, combined with their home-field assets, gives the hosts a clear upper hand. The recent form of both teams (Empoli 0.6 PPG, Mantova 1.4 PPG) might be a concern, but home/away statistics are crucial in this matchup.
Empoli vs Mantova: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Empoli played Mantova in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Empoli: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Mantova: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Empoli scores 1.24 and concedes 1.45 goals per match. Mantova scores 1.03 and concedes 1.52. League average: 2.52 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Empoli 62%, Mantova 55%. Over 2.5: Empoli 52%, Mantova 48%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Mantova has higher xG: 1.57 vs 1.33. Empoli: 11.8 shots per match, Mantova: 14.2.
Match halves
Empoli: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.69. Mantova: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.59.
Goals by minute
Empoli: 61-75 (7 goals). Mantova: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.52 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Empoli displays solid home form with a +4 goal difference and barely a 20% loss rate at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.33 goals per game at home with an xG of 1.48, which indicates offensive efficiency. Mantova, meanwhile, has very poor away results - only a 14% win rate, a staggering 57% of matches without scoring, and a negative -10 goal difference in away matches. The visitors average only 0.64 goals per away game with an xG of 1.37, confirming their finishing issues. Empoli also holds the advantage in ball possession and shot conversion, which, combined with their home-field assets, gives the hosts a clear upper hand. The recent form of both teams (Empoli 0.6 PPG, Mantova 1.4 PPG) might be a concern, but home/away statistics are crucial in this matchup.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what 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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Empoli | Mantova | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.21 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Mantova is 133% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Empoli · 1.4 pts / match - Mantova
Goals— how 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.
Empoli is 20% better for: goals scored per match.
1.24 goals / match - Empoli · 1.03 goals / match - Mantova
Empoli is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.45 goals / match - Empoli · 1.52 goals / match - Mantova
Empoli scores in 79% of matches (23 of 29 matches), while Mantova keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 29 matches).
Mantova scores in 66% of matches (19 of 29 matches), while Empoli keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 29 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Empoli
Over / Under - Mantova
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Empoli is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.07 pts / match - Empoli · 1 pts / match - Mantova
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Empoli - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Mantova - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Empoli
Mantova
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).
Teams vs league
| Empoli | Liga | Mantova | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.69 | 2.52 | • 2.55 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 54% | • 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 48% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 27% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | • 72% | 71% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 75% | ▲ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Empoli 1 - 0 - 0 Mantova. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Empoli vs Mantova?
The Serie B match finished Empoli 2:2 Mantova. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Empoli vs Mantova?
Empoli score 1.24 goals per game on average and Mantova 1.03. The Serie B average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Empoli's matches and 55% of Mantova's.
What form are Empoli and Mantova in?
Over the last 5 games Empoli have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Mantova 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Empoli vs Mantova?
The statistical background for Empoli vs Mantova — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.