Mantova
- Mantova’s style is high-pressing, fast-paced and aggressive, while Carrarese’s style is the opposite.
- Mantova’s home form has seen them win both of their last two at Stadio Danilo Martelli, including a 2-1 victory over Sampdoria.
- Mantova have won five, drawn two and lost six of their 13 home matches in Serie B this season, scoring 1.38 goals per game on average and conceding 1.85 at the other end.
Carrarese
- Carrarese have been much more disciplined in their approach since Nicola Antonio Calabro took charge in January 2024, keeping a compact block and deploying their wing backs to counter with pace when they win the ball.
- Carrarese has lost all of their last three away games, failing to score a goal in each of those defeats.
Head-to-Head
The last head-to-head match in Serie B between these sides finished 0-0 eight weeks ago at Carrarese, but Mantova are unbeaten in their last three against the visitors, winning one and drawing two.
Key Players
Francesco Ruocco is Mantova’s key player, bagging seven goals in 18 Serie B appearances, while Fabio Abiuso is Carrarese’s biggest threat, netting eight times in 25 matches.
Betting Insights
- Given the odds for this match, with Mantova coming in at 2.34 and the visitors at 3.0, it is worth taking a chance on the goals markets.
- 2.0 looks like an intriguing choice on the Over 2.5 goals market, particularly when considering the differing styles of the sides and the fact that the two key players are in form.
Prediction
Ruocco has two in his last five, however, and Mantova should edge this one with a 2-1 victory in a close game.
