Italy - Serie BData current as of 07 September 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 played Palermo in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 11 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.

Current form

Mantova: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Palermo: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.

Goal statistics

Mantova scores 0.83 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Palermo scores 1.56 and concedes 0.72. League average: 2.47 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Mantova 44%, Palermo 39%. Over 2.5: Mantova 44%, Palermo 39%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 46%.

xG, shots and style

Mantova has higher xG: 1.63 vs 1.55. Mantova: 15.1 shots per match, Palermo: 14.3.

Match halves

Mantova: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.50. Palermo: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.94.

Goals by minute

Mantova: 76-90+ (6 goals). Palermo: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Serie B: 2.47 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 46%.

Head-to-head

No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.

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

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.

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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.

0.83Goals scored / match1.56
MantovaPalermo
1.5Goals conceded / match0.72
MantovaPalermo
61%Average possession49%
MantovaPalermo
5.28Shots on target / match4.44
MantovaPalermo

Team statswho is more efficient?

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

15.11Shots per match14.28
MantovaPalermo
5.28Shots on target4.44
MantovaPalermo
5.5%Shot conversion10.9%
MantovaPalermo
61%Possession49%
MantovaPalermo
1.63xG for1.55
MantovaPalermo
1.49xG against1.32
MantovaPalermo

Shooting quality

Mantova: DominantPalermo: Attacking
MantovaPalermo
Accuracy (shots on target)35%31%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.160.35

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.

Palermo is 1200% better for: last-5 form.

0.2 pts / match - Mantova · 2.6 pts / match - Palermo

Mantova
LLLLD
No win in the last 5 matches
Season result split
22% W17% R61% P
Season (W-D-L)
4-3-11
0.83 pts / match · goal difference -12
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-4
0.20 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-1-5
Last 5 at home
2-0-3
LWWLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.4Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.33Opponent xG: 1.73BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 40%
Palermo
WWWDW
Unbeaten in the last 5 matches
Season result split
50% W33% R17% P
Season (W-D-L)
9-6-3
1.83 pts / match · goal difference +15
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-1-0
2.60 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
3-3-2
Last 5 away
1-2-2
LLDWD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.4Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.52Opponent xG: 1.34BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%

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 88% better for: goals scored per match.

0.83 goals / match - Mantova · 1.56 goals / match - Palermo

Palermo is 108% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.5 goals / match - Mantova · 0.72 goals / match - Palermo

Mantova scoring profile: mixed

Mantova scores in 56% of matches (10 of 18 matches), while Palermo keeps a clean sheet in 44% (8 of 18 matches).

Palermo scoring profile: very strong

Palermo scores in 72% of matches (13 of 18 matches), while Mantova keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 matches).

15Goals scored (season)28
MantovaPalermo
27Goals conceded (season)13
MantovaPalermo
2.33Average goals in match2.28
MantovaPalermo
2Goals scored (last 5)12
MantovaPalermo
8Goals conceded (last 5)3
MantovaPalermo

How often they score at least...

56%1 goal72%
MantovaPalermo
17%2 goals44%
MantovaPalermo
6%3 goals17%
MantovaPalermo
6%4 goals11%
MantovaPalermo

How often they concede at least...

78%1 goal56%
MantovaPalermo
33%2 goals11%
MantovaPalermo
28%3 goals6%
MantovaPalermo
6%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

17%BTTS at half-time0%
MantovaPalermo
0%BTTS in both halves0%
MantovaPalermo
11%Scored in both halves33%
MantovaPalermo

BTTS and goal count

39%Min. 3 goals and BTTS22%
MantovaPalermo
6%Min. 3 goals without BTTS17%
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

56%Min. 1 goal before half-time83%
MantovaPalermo
28%Min. 2 goals before half-time11%
MantovaPalermo
17%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
MantovaPalermo

2nd half

83%Min. 1 goal after half-time67%
MantovaPalermo
33%Min. 2 goals after half-time44%
MantovaPalermo
11%Min. 3 goals after half-time17%
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 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1 pts / match - Mantova · 1.67 pts / match - Palermo

Mantova - half-time state
17% leading50% draw33% trailing
Palermo - half-time state
50% leading17% draw33% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1Points per match (1st half)1.67
MantovaPalermo
0.33Goals scored (1st half)0.61
MantovaPalermo
0.72Goals conceded (1st half)0.33
MantovaPalermo
1.06Average goals (1st half)0.94
MantovaPalermo
56%Clean sheet before half-time67%
MantovaPalermo
72%No goal before half-time50%
MantovaPalermo

After half-time (2nd half)

1.11Points per match (2nd half)1.67
MantovaPalermo
0.5Goals scored (2nd half)0.94
MantovaPalermo
0.78Goals conceded (2nd half)0.39
MantovaPalermo
1.28Average goals (2nd half)1.33
MantovaPalermo
44%Clean sheet after half-time67%
MantovaPalermo
61%No goal after half-time44%
MantovaPalermo

Mantova - second-half results

28% W28% R44% P
18
Half-time points
6
Half-time goals
-7
Goal difference (1st half)
20
Second-half points
-5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding129%

Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 22%. 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

39% W50% R11% P
30
Half-time points
11
Half-time goals
+5
Goal difference (1st half)
30
Second-half points
+10
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.67
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Mantova - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.200.20
Goals scored / match0.40.0
Goals conceded / match0.41.2
Average goals in match0.81.2
1 goal40%80%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet60%20%
No goal80%100%
Goal difference0-6
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 20% draw - 80% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2
Palermo - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match2.401.80
Goals scored / match1.21.2
Goals conceded / match0.20.4
Average goals in match1.41.6
1 goal100%60%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal20%40%
Goal difference+5+4
Half-time: 80% leading - 0% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 60% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 6

* 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
1
5
0-15
3
3
16-30
2
5
31-45
3
7
46-60
0
4
61-75
6
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

Palermo
ScoredConceded
2
0
0-15
4
0
16-30
5
6
31-45
6
1
46-60
4
2
61-75
7
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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

2.30
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
0.8 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
93%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
42%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
40%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
12%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 8 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.
+0.14
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.81
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+2.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.80
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.01
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
58%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
144%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.63
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
40% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 7% come in the first quarter-hour.
40%

Palermo

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.23
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.61
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-11.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.01
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.60
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
150%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
50%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.77
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 7% 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 2.332.47 2.28
Both teams scored 44%55% 39%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 44%46% 39%
Clean sheets 22%26% 44%
Goal before half-time 56%69% 83%
Goal after half-time 83%76% 67%

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

2.47
Average goals per match
55%
Both teams scored
46%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
26%
Clean sheets
1.44
Home goals / match
1.04
Away goals / match
+38%
Home attack advantage
+28%
Home defence advantage
+21%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
30%
2 goals
9%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. PalermoGoalPietro CeccaroniAssist: Aljosa Vasic
  2. PalermoYellow cardFilippo Ranocchia
  3. MantovaYellow cardSimone Trimboli
  4. MantovaSubstitutionOn: Federico ZucconOff: Simone Trimboli
  5. PalermoSubstitutionOn: Jérémy Le DouaronOff: Aljosa Vasic
  6. PalermoYellow cardJesse Pekka Joronen
  7. PalermoSubstitutionOn: Samuel GiovaneOff: Jacopo Segre
  8. MantovaYellow cardCristiano Bani
  9. MantovaYellow cardAlessio Castellini

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.

Daniele PerenzoniMatches officiated: 16
4.56Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 238%Home wins38%Draws25%Away wins

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 0.83 goals per game on average and Palermo 1.56. The Serie B average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Mantova's matches and 39% of Palermo's.

What form are Mantova and Palermo in?

Over the last 5 games Mantova have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Palermo 4-1-0 (2.60 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.