Palermo vs Mantova: match statistics
Palermo presents decidedly better form and home statistics, occupying 4th place in the table with an impressive record of 71% matches won at home. The hosts have scored 46 goals this season while conceding just 21, resulting in a +20 goal difference in home games. Mantova, meanwhile, sits in 16th position with very poor results away – only 15% wins, 62% losses, and a negative goal difference of -9. The visitors fail to score in 62% of away matches, which, given Palermo's solid defense (71% clean sheets at home), significantly limits their chances. The recent form of both teams also speaks for the hosts, who have earned 2 points per match in the last 5 games, while Mantova achieved only 1.4 points. All key indicators, including average xG, shot efficiency, and goal difference, strongly favor Palermo to secure a confident victory.
Palermo vs Mantova: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Palermo played Mantova in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 4 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Palermo: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Mantova: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Palermo scores 1.70 and concedes 0.78 goals per match. Mantova scores 1.00 and concedes 1.56. League average: 2.51 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Palermo 41%, Mantova 56%. Over 2.5: Palermo 48%, Mantova 48%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Mantova has higher xG: 1.59 vs 1.52. Palermo: 13.9 shots per match, Mantova: 14.4.
Match halves
Palermo: half-time lead 52%, second-half goals 1.00. Mantova: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.59.
Goals by minute
Palermo: 46-60 (11 goals). Mantova: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.51 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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 presents decidedly better form and home statistics, occupying 4th place in the table with an impressive record of 71% matches won at home. The hosts have scored 46 goals this season while conceding just 21, resulting in a +20 goal difference in home games. Mantova, meanwhile, sits in 16th position with very poor results away – only 15% wins, 62% losses, and a negative goal difference of -9. The visitors fail to score in 62% of away matches, which, given Palermo's solid defense (71% clean sheets at home), significantly limits their chances. The recent form of both teams also speaks for the hosts, who have earned 2 points per match in the last 5 games, while Mantova achieved only 1.4 points. All key indicators, including average xG, shot efficiency, and goal difference, strongly favor Palermo to secure a confident victory.
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
| Palermo | Mantova | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.20 |
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.
Palermo is 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Palermo · 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.
Palermo is 70% better for: goals scored per match.
1.7 goals / match - Palermo · 1 goals / match - Mantova
Palermo is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.78 goals / match - Palermo · 1.56 goals / match - Mantova
Palermo scores in 78% of matches (21 of 27 matches), while Mantova keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 matches).
Mantova scores in 63% of matches (17 of 27 matches), while Palermo keeps a clean sheet in 48% (13 of 27 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 - Palermo
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.
Palermo is 89% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.81 pts / match - Palermo · 0.96 pts / match - Mantova
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Palermo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 52% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Mantova - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +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 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). 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
Palermo
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
| Palermo | Liga | Mantova | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.48 | 2.51 | • 2.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 55% | • 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 48% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 26% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 71% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 75% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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: Palermo 0 - 1 - 0 Mantova. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Palermo vs Mantova?
The Serie B match finished Palermo 2:1 Mantova. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Palermo vs Mantova?
Palermo score 1.70 goals per game on average and Mantova 1.00. The Serie B average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Palermo's matches and 56% of Mantova's.
What form are Palermo and Mantova in?
Over the last 5 games Palermo have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Mantova 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Palermo vs Mantova?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Palermo vs Mantova: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.