Mantova (Home)
- Mantova have lost five and won only three of their 10 home games in Serie B 2025-2026 (D2, L5).
- With 41 points from 20 matches, SSC Venezia are flying high in second place in Serie B, while the same number of matches have yielded 19 points for Mantova in 16th.
- Modesto’s men are winless in two at home, having drawn 1-1 with Palermo and lost one other.
Venezia (Away)
- Venezia have averaged 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 goals conceded per away match in Serie B 2025-2026 (W3, D5, L2).
- Giovanni Stroppa’s side have maintained their ball control, discipline and defensive organization since he was appointed manager in July 2025.
- Venezia come into this matchup on the back of five straight Serie B wins.
Head-to-Head
Venezia have won the last two Serie B head-to-head meetings with Mantova, including a 3-0 home win seven weeks ago .
Key Players
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Key attacking threats:
- Francesco Ruocco is Mantova’s top scorer with five goals in 13 Serie B appearances and is capable of causing problems for a Venezia defence that averages 1.10 goals conceded on the road.
- Andrea Adorante is also a big danger in the opposition box with nine goals in 18 Serie B games for Venezia.
- Davis Mensah, who has scored two of their last five goals, can get on the scoresheet to threaten Venezia’s defence.
Betting Insights
- The odds of 1.63 for Venezia to justify their favorite status against 5.0 outsiders Mantova appear fair at best based on the teams’ contrasting form, recent head-to-head record and the clash of styles on Saturday.
- The 1.7 about the teams combining for Over 2.5 goals looks to offer some value for those expecting the visitors to take the match because Mantova are conceding an average of 1.70 goals per home game in Serie B.
Prediction
- With Venezia in their current form, we believe the odds are in their favor for a third straight away win to nil.
- Mantova can be dangerous on their day and can get on the scoresheet with Davis Mensah to threaten Venezia’s defence.
