Mantova
- Mantova and Avellino are level on 40 points apiece after 34 Serie B matches and sit 11th and 13th respectively in the table.
- Francesco Modesto’s men have found a new identity since the coach took over in December 2025.
- The back three work as a unit to press the opposition high up, the wing-backs support the press and then attack with pace, while the players in the three in front of them work tirelessly to press, make turnovers and run at the opposition defense.
- Mantova’s back-to-back victories, including last week’s 2-0 away win over Spezia, have been the result of this high-tempo, high-pressing system that Modesto has introduced.
Avellino
- Avellino have won just one of their last three away games, losing two.
- Davide Ballardini’s Avellino are as different as could be imagined when compared to Modesto’s Mantova.
- The style they play has been clear since Ballardini took over in February 2026.
- The team are compact, disciplined and play a patient game in possession while pressing selectively when they don’t have the ball.
- They are much better at breaking than creating, so midfielder Gabriele Bernardotto is a key player in transition as he can go forward and back to defend at the same time.
Key Players
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Tommaso Biasci leads Avellino’s Serie B 2025-2026 goal-scoring tables with 12 from 31 appearances and always looks dangerous up front.
- 12 goals
- 31 appearances
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Francesco Ruocco is Mantova’s talisman with 7 goals in 21 Serie B appearances and he has the ability to spark a goal in the final third.
- 7 goals
- 21 appearances
Betting Insights
- Mantova are 2.14 favorites for this matchup, which is a fair reflection of their recent form.
- Over 2.5 goals is 2.1, while Both teams to score comes in at 1.83, which looks like a solid play given the attacking talents these two sides have.
Prediction
Back Mantova to win in what should be a high-scoring affair, as the hosts have scored 25 goals in 17 home games this season and have the best odds in their favour.
