Football enthusiasts are gearing up for a pivotal Italian Serie B match on 06.04.2026, where Mantova will take on Virtus Entella. Slightly ahead in the odds, Mantova is keen to solidify their standing, but Virtus Entella will not make it easy. Our preview provides an in-depth look at both teams, focusing on recent results and player performances. Read our prediction carefully to guide your betting choices.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Padova | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 32/43 | 34 |
| 14 | Mantova | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 36/48 | 34 |
| 15 | Sampdoria | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 31/43 | 34 |
| 16 | Virtus Entella | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 31/45 | 34 |
| 17 | Bari | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 30/50 | 31 |
Key Player Statistics: Mantova vs Virtus Entella
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | Virtus Entella | Mantova | 14.09.2025 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | Modena | Mantova | 21.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie B | Mantova | Cesena | 17.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Serie B | Empoli | Mantova | 14.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Serie B | Mantova | Juve Stabia | 08.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie B | Palermo | Mantova | 04.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie B | Mantova | Carrarese | 01.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie B | Mantova | Sampdoria | 21.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie B | Catanzaro | Mantova | 14.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie B | Reggiana | Mantova | 10.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Serie B | Mantova | Bari | 07.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | Virtus Entella | Reggiana | 22.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Serie B | Pescara | Virtus Entella | 18.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Serie B | Virtus Entella | Avellino | 15.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Serie B | Sudtirol | Virtus Entella | 07.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Serie B | Virtus Entella | Modena | 03.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie B | Monza | Virtus Entella | 27.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie B | Virtus Entella | Catanzaro | 21.02.2026 | 1-3 |
| Serie B | Palermo | Virtus Entella | 14.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| Serie B | Virtus Entella | Cesena | 10.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Serie B | Spezia | Virtus Entella | 07.02.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Mantova VS Virtus Entella
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Mantova vs Virtus Entella
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Mantova vs Virtus Entella
htmlThirty-four points each. Fourteenth versus sixteenth. This is what survival looks like in Serie B, and Saturday's clash between Mantova and Virtus Entella is exactly the kind of game that decides who stays up and who doesn't.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is just a mid-table scrap. With the bottom of the table still dangerously close, both clubs desperately need these three points. Every game from here matters enormously.
Mantova arrive at home carrying mixed emotions. They've won three of their last five, including a stunning 3-0 demolition of Cesena, but they've also been leaking goals all season — 48 conceded in 32 games is a genuinely alarming number. Home comforts matter here, and their fans will be expecting a response.
Virtus Entella, meanwhile, come in off the back of a brilliant 3-0 home win over Reggiana last time out. But here's the surprising statistical insight you need: Entella have won just one of their last five away games. Away from home, they look fragile, and Mantova will know that.
Here's what you need to watch for — the disciplinary edge. Mantova's Radaelli carries ten yellow cards already this season across just 24 matches. That's a booking waiting to happen. Entella's Marconi leads his side with eleven yellows in 30 games. Both teams play on the edge physically, which suggests referee decisions could heavily influence this one.
The head-to-head record is slim — just one recent meeting, which Entella edged 1-0 at home in September. But home advantage flips the dynamic completely today.
From a betting perspective, Mantova at 1.81 looks genuinely interesting given their home record and Entella's away struggles. I'd also seriously consider both teams to score — both defenses have been generous all season, and goals feel inevitable here. Over 2.5 goals in this match is a market worth exploring carefully.
My bold prediction? Mantova win 2-1, with at least one booking in the first half making the cards market very attractive too.
Two clubs, same points, same desperate hunger for safety. Stadio Danilo Martelli is the stage. This one is going to be raw, intense, and absolutely unmissable.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Panizzi | Italy | 32 | Defender | 176 | 70 |
| M. Festa | Italy | 33 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 85 |
| N. Radaelli | Italy | 23 | Defender | 189 | 80 |
| V. Mantovani | Italy | 29 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| S. Cella | Italy | 24 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| C. Bani | Italy | 27 | Defender | 187 | 76 |
| Ž. Majer | Slovenia | 33 | Midfielder | 180 | 69 |
| S. Trimboli | Italy | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | 69 |
| F. Galuppini | Italy | 32 | Midfielder | 181 | 75 |
| C. Falletti | Uruguay | 33 | Midfielder | 174 | 78 |
| F. Ruocco | Italy | 25 | Midfielder | 173 | 69 |
| D. Mensah | Ghana | 34 | Attacker | 186 | n/a |
| L. Mancuso | Italy | 33 | Attacker | 182 | 80 |
| F. Artioli | Italy | 24 | Midfielder | 178 | 74 |
| D. Bragantini | Italy | 22 | Attacker | 172 | 67 |
| A. Fiori | Italy | 23 | Attacker | 180 | n/a |
| T. Maggioni | Italy | 24 | Defender | 181 | 78 |
| L. Andrenacci | Italy | 31 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 81 |
| F. Botti | Italy | 23 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| S. Mullen | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Parodi | Italy | 31 | Defender | 169 | 65 |
| A. Ndrecka | Albania | 24 | Defender | 174 | n/a |
| Ahmed Benali | Libya | 34 | Midfielder | 173 | 66 |
| I. Marconi | Italy | 36 | Defender | 182 | 77 |
| M. Nichetti | Italy | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. Bariti | Italy | 34 | Midfielder | 173 | 65 |
| A. Tiritiello | Italy | 31 | Defender | 188 | 86 |
| Bernat Guiu | Spain | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| F. Mezzoni | Italy | 25 | Midfielder | 181 | n/a |
| F. Del Frate | Italy | 30 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| N. Karić | Sweden | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Tommaso Fumagalli | Italy | 26 | Attacker | 185 | 78 |
| Flavio Russo | Italy | 22 | Attacker | 188 | n/a |
| M. Casarotto | Italy | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Menyhárt | Hungary | 21 | Midfielder | 184 cm | n/a |
| A. Franzoni | Italy | 29 | Midfielder | 188 | 80 |
| A. Debenedetti | Italy | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Dalla Vecchia | Italy | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | 69 |
| S. Gariti | Italy | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| U. Ghio | Italy | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Mantova vs Virtus Entella match odds
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