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

As Mantova prepare to host Sampdoria on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this ITALY: Serie B fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Mantova, currently 17th in the standings with 23 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 30 points. They've earned 14 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Sampdoria, sitting 12th with 29 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Mantova and Sampdoria have been competitive, with Sampdoria claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Catanzaro, Mantova recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Bardi, Castellini, Maggioni, Meroni, Goncalves, Wieser, Trimboli, Dembele, Ruocco, Marras, Mensah. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Sampdoria's last outing came against Calcio Padova, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Martinelli, Viti, Abildgaard, Hadzikadunic, Cicconi, Ricci, Henderson, Di Pardo, Pierini, Begic, Brunori. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Mantova are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Mantova and Sampdoria 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: Mantova's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Sampdoria's games average 2.2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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