Modena vs Mantova prediction

AI match recap

This is a high-stakes Emilia-Lombardy derby between two sides near the top end of Serie B, with Modena arriving in the better rhythm and carrying home momentum. Mantova will not come to sit deep: Modesto expects an open contest and his side are built to press man for man. The main complication for Modena is the loss of Caso, whose dribbling gave them a different outlet, but Azzi’s availability offers Galloppa a workable alternative on the left. Mantova’s ability to preserve energy after a demanding week should decide whether their aggressive plan remains effective late on.

Head-to-head analysis

Modena have won the last three league meetings, including recent success at the Braglia. Mantova have only one victory across the last eight head-to-head encounters, so the recent matchup history favours the hosts.

Injuries and absences

Caso’s surgery-confirmed absence is a significant loss for Modena because it removes their clearest dribbler and line-breaker from the left. Tonoli is also out for a period and Stenio remains unavailable until after the break, reducing Galloppa’s depth during a congested spell.

Form (last 5)

Modena vs Mantova stats

Last meetings

• 2026-03-21Modena 2-1 Mantova
• 2025-09-20Mantova 1-3 Modena
• 2025-02-01Modena 3-1 Mantova
• 2024-11-30Mantova 0-0 Modena
• 2021-03-14Modena 1-1 Mantova
• 2020-11-16Mantova 0-0 Modena

Other Serie B matches

• Pisa – Palermo
• Carrarese – Arezzo
• Juve Stabia – Hellas Verona
• Cremonese – Benevento
• Sudtirol – Cesena
• Catanzaro – Padova
• Sampdoria – Virtus Entella
• Arezzo – Ascoli