Mantova
- Mantova are unbeaten in their last three home games (W2, D1).
- Mantova are in fair form, but Sunday’s home clash with Juve Stabia will be a real test for Francesco Modesto’s men who have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five games in Serie B.
- The Virgilian team have looked much more solid and resurgent since Modesto took charge in mid-December 2025.
- Modesto has introduced an aggressive, high-pressing style of soccer for his team to play and a back-three structure that has allowed them to be more proactive.
Juve Stabia
- Juve Stabia have won one, drawn one and lost one of their last three away games.
- Ignazio Abate took the reins at Juve Stabia in June 2025 and has installed a system that is more disciplined and compact.
- The Gialloblù are well drilled to sit deep and be compact, while they are swift in their transitions to play at pace when they win possession.
- The wide areas should be a fascinating tactical battle on Sunday as the hosts will look to get their wing-backs high up the field, while Juve Stabia will seek to catch them in possession there too.
Head-to-Head
- The hosts have some momentum to carry into the match and there is a clear gap between the two teams in the table, with Mantova 17th on 27 points after 27 games and Juve Stabia seventh on 39.
- Juve Stabia have the momentum to come away with the win, however, as they have won two of the three games between the teams in Serie B 2025/2026, including a 2-1 home success five months ago.
Key Players
- Francesco Ruocco has been Mantova’s main goal threat this term, netting seven times in 19 Serie B appearances, while Leonardo Candellone is Juve Stabia’s top marksman, also bagging seven.
- Davide Bragantini has been in red-hot form of late, scoring three of Mantova’s last five league goals, and is a strong pick to get on the scoresheet in a game the visitors will fancy they can win.
Betting Insights
The BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals wager is a bit under the break-even mark at 1.81 , but it is worth the investment here given Over 2.5 goals is 2.11 and it promises to be an end-to-end game.
Prediction
The odds for the draw are very tempting at 3.16 , but given the two clubs have a history of tight games and their form is mixed, a tie with goals looks the most likely outcome.
