Catanzaro vs Mantova: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Catanzaro prepare to host Mantova on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 17:15, this ITALY: Serie B fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Catanzaro, currently 5th in the standings with 38 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 23 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Mantova, sitting 17th with 23 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Catanzaro and Mantova have favored Catanzaro, with Mantova claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Pescara, Catanzaro recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Pigliacelli, Cassandro, Antonini Lui, Frosinini, Di Francesco, Petriccione, Pontisso, Favasuli, Nuamah, Liberali, Iemmello. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Mantova's last outing came against Reggiana, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Bardi, Castellini, Cella, Meroni, Goncalves, Kouda, Trimboli, Dembele, Buso, Bragantini, Mensah. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Catanzaro are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Catanzaro and Mantova are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Catanzaro's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Mantova's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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