Südtirol vs Mantova Prediction, Preview and Stats

Italy flag 2025/2026 Serie B, Italy
Stadio Marco Druso Sat, 25 Apr - 1:00 PM
Serie B
Südtirol SUD
0 Winner 3
Mantova MAN
Full Time Sat, 25 Apr 1:00 PM
Round 36 Regular Season
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Goal
David Wieser - 83'
Tommaso Marras - 41'
Simone Trimboli - 35'

CONTEXT

Südtirol faced Mantova at home, resulting in a 0-3 defeat for the hosts. Mantova asserted dominance early, securing a 2-0 lead by halftime with 59% possession against Südtirol's 41%. The visitors maintained control in the second half, adding a third goal without any red cards or structural disruptions from events. This outcome reflected a significant 68.1% structural deviation favoring Mantova, identified as the stronger team. Pre-match market probabilities did not align with the final result, as Mantova outperformed expectations. Efficiency metrics for both sides remained in line with projections, though xG data was unavailable for precise alignment assessment. No second-half adjustments altered the trajectory, allowing Mantova's superiority to manifest fully.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: The match showed a 68.1% significant structural deviation towards Mantova.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiencies for both teams stayed in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment cannot be assessed due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: The outcome did not align with pre-match market probabilities.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations remain unevaluable without data.
  • Event impact: No events or adjustments impacted the match structure.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, causing zero distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

M. Ferrieri Caputi

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

L. Giuggioli

1st Assistant

A. Mazza

4th Official

E. Scarpa

2nd Assistant

Südtirol F. Castori
F. Castori
VS
Mantova F. Modesto
F. Modesto
1.11
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.3
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Spezia Rank: L
Modena Rank: D
Cesena Rank: D
Frosinone Rank: L
Avellino Rank: L
Pescara Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Avellino Rank: L
Spezia Rank: W
Virtus Entella Rank: W
Modena Rank: L
Cesena Rank: W
Empoli Rank: D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 2 - 1
1

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Südtirol
33.02%
Draw
35.05%
Away Mantova
31.93%

Movement

Changes since opening
Südtirol
+31.84%
Draw
+30.89%
Mantova
-62.73%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
17.46
23.16
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Südtirol
Mantova
Power Score
17.46
23.16
League Position
13
11
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

vs
Südtirol Opponent-weighted form score
Mantova Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Südtirol Mantova

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

vs

Südtirol

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Mantova

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Südtirol ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Mantova
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
26.22
21.78
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
21.78
26.22
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Südtirol +0.42 Efficiency Index
vs
Mantova -0.42 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Südtirol
Mantova
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Südtirol ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Mantova
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Südtirol Mantova
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
vs
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Südtirol Mantova
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
vs
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Südtirol
Mantova
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Südtirol
vs
Mantova
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Südtirol Mantova
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Südtirol Mantova
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
Südtirol
Mantova
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SUD had peak pressure around 85'.
  • MAN started the game with stronger pressure.
SUD Pressure MAN Pressure
Pressure Index: SUD reached the top pressure at 85' (75.95).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Südtirol SUD Home
3 matches
Mantova MAN Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
2
Draws
2
1
Losses
0
Goals
3
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
3
-2
Goal Difference
+2

Data last updated: 2026-04-26T00:01:55+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-5-1-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Pitch
M. Adamonis
Lithuania
31 M. Adamonis
F. Veseli
Albania
34 F. Veseli
N. Pietrangeli
Italy
19 N. Pietrangeli
A. Masiello
Substitution
Italy
5 A. Masiello
S. Molina
Italy
79 S. Molina
F. Tait
Substitution
Italy
21 F. Tait
J. Martini
Substitution
Italy
6 J. Martini
D. Casiraghi
Italy
17 D. Casiraghi
S. Davì
Italy
24 S. Davì
R. Tonin
Substitution
Italy
11 R. Tonin
R. Odogwu
Substitution
Italy
90 R. Odogwu
Pitch
F. Bardi
Italy
24 F. Bardi
A. Castellini
Italy
27 A. Castellini
S. Cella
Italy
29 S. Cella
A. Dembélé
France
3 A. Dembélé
F. Benaissa-Yahia
Substitution
France
50 F. Benaissa-Yahia
S. Trimboli
Italy
21 S. Trimboli
R. Kouda
Substitution
Italy
80 R. Kouda
T. Maggioni
Italy
96 T. Maggioni
F. Ruocco
Substitution
Italy
19 F. Ruocco
T. Marras
Substitution
Italy
23 T. Marras
L. Mancuso
Substitution
Italy
9 L. Mancuso

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 25, 2026, 01:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Serie B, Italy · Round 36 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Stadio Marco Druso
Capacity :
5539
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi
Lorenzo Giuggioli
Andrea Mazza
Eugenio Scarpa

Statistics

Possession
SUD
44%
MAN
56%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 3
1 Big Chances Created 2
0 Shots 5
55 Dangerous attacks 37
41 Possession 59
2 Corners 2
12 Free kicks 15
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

67 Successful Dribbles Percentage 0
13 Throwins 12
10 Goal Kicks 11
0 Assists 2
5 Substitutions 5
2 Hit Woodwork 1
93 Ball Safe 125
0 Injuries 3
6 Dribble Attempts 1
4 Successful Dribbles 0
9 Goal Attempts 9

Attacking

101 Attacks 100
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

334 Passes 527
235 Successful Passes 426
62 Long Passes 77
25 Successful Long Passes 21
40 Successful Long Passes Percentage 27
70 Successful Passes Percentage 81
6 Key Passes 8

Defensive

44 Duels Won 35
2 Saves 0
8 Tackles 6
10 Interceptions 6

Build-up

19 Total Crosses 7
6 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

15 Fouls 12
3 Offsides 2

Lineup

Referee : Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi

Starting XI

31
Marius Adamonis
Marius Adamonis Goalkeeper
6.76
5
Andrea Masiello
Andrea Masiello Defender
6.52
94
Hamza El Kaouakibi
Hamza El Kaouakibi
Defender56'
6.88
19
Nicola Pietrangeli
Nicola Pietrangeli Defender
6.5
34
Frédéric Veseli
Frédéric Veseli Defender
6.55
6
Jacopo Martini
Jacopo Martini Midfielder
6.68
26
Marco Frigerio
Marco Frigerio
Midfielder56'
6.56
17
Daniele Casiraghi
Daniele Casiraghi Midfielder
7.04
21
Fabian Tait
Fabian Tait Midfielder
6.65
89
Domen Črnigoj
Domen Črnigoj
Midfielder72'
6.53
24
Simone Davi
Simone Davi Midfielder
6.63
79
Salvatore Molina
Salvatore Molina Midfielder
6.92
11
Riccardo Tonin
Riccardo Tonin Attacker
6.65
33
Silvio Merkaj
Silvio Merkaj
Attacker46'
6.65
90
Raphael Odogwu
Raphael Odogwu Attacker
6.81
9
Emanuele Pecorino
Emanuele Pecorino
Attacker46'
6.94
Referee : Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi

Starting XI

24
Francesco Bardi
Francesco Bardi Goalkeeper
6.61
3
Ali Dembélé
Ali Dembélé Defender
6.78
27
Alessio Castellini
Alessio Castellini Defender
7.02
29
Stefano Cella
Stefano Cella Defender
6.8
21
Simone Trimboli
Simone Trimboli Midfielder
7.01
50
Fahem Benaïssa
Fahem Benaïssa Midfielder
6.82
17
Nicolò Radaelli
Nicolò Radaelli
Defender63'
6.62
80
Rachid Kouda
Rachid Kouda Midfielder
6.97
10
David Wieser
David Wieser
Midfielder72'
6.62
96
Tommaso Maggioni
Tommaso Maggioni Midfielder
6.66
9
Leonardo Mancuso
Leonardo Mancuso Attacker
6.71
77
Nicolò Buso
Nicolò Buso
Attacker82'
6.79
19
Francesco Ruocco
Francesco Ruocco Attacker
6.89
18
César Falletti
César Falletti
Midfielder63'
6.78
23
Tommaso Marras
Tommaso Marras Attacker
6.94
36
Flavio Paoletti
Flavio Paoletti
Midfielder72'
6.61

Events

2ND-HALF
84'
Event
David Wieser
3rd Yellowcard
83'
Event
David Wieser
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
82'
Event
Nicolò Buso Leonardo Mancuso
10th Substitution
Event
Domen Črnigoj Fabian Tait
7th Substitution
72'
72'
Event
Flavio Paoletti Tommaso Marras
8th Substitution
72'
Event
David Wieser Rachid Kouda
9th Substitution
Event
Silvio Merkaj
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
70'
63'
Event
Nicolò Radaelli Fahem Benaïssa
6th Substitution
63'
Event
César Falletti Francesco Ruocco
5th Substitution
Event
Marco Frigerio Jacopo Martini
3rd Substitution
56'
Event
Hamza El Kaouakibi Andrea Masiello
4th Substitution
56'
Event
Silvio Merkaj Riccardo Tonin
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Emanuele Pecorino Raphael Odogwu
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Andrea Masiello
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
41'
41'
Event
Tommaso Marras
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
35'
Event
Simone Trimboli
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

CONCLUSION

Mantova's 0-3 victory over Südtirol highlighted their effective use of 59% possession to secure a 2-0 halftime lead and a third goal later. The significant 68.1% structural deviation underscored a mismatch with pre-match market views, where the result diverged notably. Without red cards or intervening events, the game proceeded with Mantova dictating terms against a possession-light Südtirol. Efficiencies aligned as expected, though absent xG limits full performance insight. This outcome reinforces Mantova's strength while exposing Südtirol's challenges in conversion and response.

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