Mantova vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips | 30/08/2026

Mantova vs Empoli Prediction and Betting Tips | 30 August 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

29 August 2026 • 23:27 UTC • 1 min read

Mantova vs Empoli Prediction and Betting Tips 30 August 2026

Mantova will look to turn a promising start into their first home victory of the new Serie B campaign when they face Empoli on Sunday. The Biancorossi defeated Carrarese 2-1 last time out, despite registering only 1.12 xG, and will be encouraged by a superb recent home record. Mantova have won 75% of their last 10 home matches, scoring 1.75 goals per game while conceding just 1.00. Defender Andrea Meroni is a major doubt after picking up a knock in the opener.

Empoli, meanwhile, also began the campaign with three points, edging Cremonese 1-0 despite seeing Joseph Caesay sent off after 59 minutes. The midfielder will consequently miss this fixture through suspension. Empoli limited Cremonese to only 0.85 xG, highlighting their defensive discipline, although their away record remains a concern. The Azzurri have failed to win any of their last five away matches, drawing three and losing two. The previous four H2H meetings have produced two Empoli wins and two draws.

As Mantova have won 75% of their last 10 home matches, we believe that there is big value in betting on Home Win, alongside Under 2.5 and Under 3.5 goals (both teams showed defensive discipline in their opening fixtures).

This Serie B match will be played on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 18:00.

What is our Mantova vs Empoli prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Mantova 1 - 0 Empoli

Mantova vs Empoli Betting Tips

Correct Score: 1-0 @ 550 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -125 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -143 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 225 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Badr Bayou @ 150 Odds
First Goalscorer: Badr Bayou @ 450 Odds
Asian Handicap: Mantova 0 @ -250 Odds
European Handicap: Empoli +2 @ -400 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -275 Odds
Draw No Bet: Mantova to Win @ -250 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Mantova to Win/Mantova to Win @ 220 Odds
Clean Sheet: Mantova - Yes @ 137 Odds

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Mantova Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wlwwlwwlww	2.10
Home	wwlw	2.25
Away	lwwlww	2.00

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	70%	75%	67%
Average Goals Per Game	2.90	2.75	3.00
Scored	1.70	1.75	1.67
Conceded	1.20	1.00	1.33
BTTS	30%	25%	33%
Clean Sheets	50%	50%	50%
Failed to Score	20%	25%	17%
Expected Goals	1.49	1.70	1.35
Expected Goals Against	1.36	1.35	1.36

Empoli Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	ldlwdwdddw	1.40
Home	dwwdw	2.20
Away	llddd	0.60

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	60%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	1.80	1.40	2.20
Scored	0.90	1.00	0.80
Conceded	0.90	0.40	1.40
BTTS	50%	40%	60%
Clean Sheets	30%	60%	0%
Failed to Score	20%	0%	40%
Expected Goals	1.22	1.31	1.13
Expected Goals Against	1.37	1.00	1.73