Pescara vs Mantova: match statistics
Pescara, despite their poor league position, perform significantly better at home than Mantova do away. The hosts hold a clear advantage in xG stats (1.73 vs 1.34), average number of shots (16.64 vs 12), and scoring efficiency in home matches. Mantova is characterized by a very high FTS% rate away from home (60%), meaning they fail to score in 6 out of 10 away matches. The form of both teams is poor, however, Pescara scores more goals at home (average 1.27) than Mantova does away (0.6). Considering the hosts' advantage in key offensive statistics and Mantova's problems with scoring on the road, I expect a tough, but victorious match for Pescara. Pescara's high home draw rate (36%) and the defensive posture of both teams mean a draw also remains a realistic scenario.
Pescara vs Mantova: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Pescara played Mantova in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Pescara: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Mantova: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Pescara scores 1.19 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Mantova scores 0.95 and concedes 1.62. League average: 2.45 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Pescara 71%, Mantova 52%. Over 2.5: Pescara 67%, Mantova 48%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Mantova has higher xG: 1.57 vs 1.51. Pescara: 14.2 shots per match, Mantova: 14.4.
Match halves
Pescara: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.67. Mantova: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.57.
Goals by minute
Pescara: 76-90+ (8 goals). Mantova: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.45 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, 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
Pescara, despite their poor league position, perform significantly better at home than Mantova do away. The hosts hold a clear advantage in xG stats (1.73 vs 1.34), average number of shots (16.64 vs 12), and scoring efficiency in home matches. Mantova is characterized by a very high FTS% rate away from home (60%), meaning they fail to score in 6 out of 10 away matches. The form of both teams is poor, however, Pescara scores more goals at home (average 1.27) than Mantova does away (0.6). Considering the hosts' advantage in key offensive statistics and Mantova's problems with scoring on the road, I expect a tough, but victorious match for Pescara. Pescara's high home draw rate (36%) and the defensive posture of both teams mean a draw also remains a realistic scenario.
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
| Pescara | Mantova | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.19 |
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 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Pescara · 1 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.
Pescara is 25% better for: goals scored per match.
1.19 goals / match - Pescara · 0.95 goals / match - Mantova
Mantova is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
2 goals / match - Pescara · 1.62 goals / match - Mantova
Pescara scores in 76% of matches (16 of 21 matches), while Mantova keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 matches).
Mantova scores in 62% of matches (13 of 21 matches), while Pescara keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 21 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 - Pescara
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.
Pescara is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / match - Pescara · 1 pts / match - Mantova
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pescara - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 10%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.7 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 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Pescara
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
| Pescara | Liga | Mantova | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.19 | 2.45 | ▲ 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 54% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 47% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 5% | 27% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 69% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 75% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Pescara 0 - 0 - 1 Mantova. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Pescara vs Mantova?
The Serie B match finished Pescara 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 Pescara vs Mantova?
Pescara score 1.19 goals per game on average and Mantova 0.95. The Serie B average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Pescara's matches and 52% of Mantova's.
What form are Pescara and Mantova in?
Over the last 5 games Pescara have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Mantova 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pescara vs Mantova?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Pescara vs Mantova: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.