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Mantova to win
@ 2.10Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 3 – 1 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Mantova vs Empoli preview and result
Mantova and Empoli met in the Serie B on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 18:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 3 - 1, 0 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Mantova a 42% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Empoli 40%. Our pick was Mantova to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.10. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Mantova or Empoli) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.28.
Goals: we expect about 2.0 goals (1.3 for Mantova, 0.7 for Empoli). The chance of three or more goals is 32%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (80% confidence). 4 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Mantova have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-L-D-D), scoring 2 and conceding 5. Empoli have 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-L-L-D-D), scoring 6 and conceding 9. In the table, Mantova are 4th with 19 points and Empoli are 19th with 9 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Mantova vs Empoli?
Our pre-match prediction is Mantova to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.10. Win chances: Mantova 42%, draw 18%, Empoli 40%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Mantova vs Empoli?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 32%).
What time is Mantova vs Empoli?
Mantova vs Empoli (Serie B) was played on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 18:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Mantova vs Empoli?
The double chance 12 (Mantova or Empoli) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.28. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
Serie B table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Palermo |
11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 27 |
| 2 |  Modena |
11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 23 |
| 3 |  Ascoli |
11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 20 |
| 4 |  Mantova |
11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 |  Avellino |
11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 16 |
| 6 |  Benevento |
11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 |
| 7 |  Hellas Verona |
11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
| 8 |  Pisa |
11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
| 9 |  Cremonese |
11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15 |
| 10 |  Padova |
11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 15 |
| 11 |  Cesena |
11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | -2 | 15 |
| 12 |  Sudtirol |
11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| 13 |  Juve Stabia |
11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 14 |  Arezzo |
11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 11 |
| 15 |  Sampdoria |
11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 11 |
| 16 |  Virtus Entella |
11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 10 |
| 17 |  Carrarese |
11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -5 | 10 |
| 18 |  Vicenza Virtus |
11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -10 | 9 |
| 19 |  Empoli |
11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 9 |
| 20 |  Catanzaro |
11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -12 | 6 |
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