PESCARA VS MANTOVA - ITALY: SERIE B MATCH PREVIEW
ITALY: SERIE B MATCH DETAILS: PESCARA VS MANTOVA
As Pescara prepare to host Mantova on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 17:15 under referee Abisso, this ITALY: Serie B fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
PESCARA PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Pescara, currently 20th in the standings with 18 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 35 points. They've earned 11 points from 13 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 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
MANTOVA PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Mantova, sitting 17th with 23 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 13 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.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR PESCARA VS MANTOVA
Recent meetings between Pescara and Mantova have favored Mantova, ending in a 2-2 draw.
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Avellino, Pescara recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Desplanches, Cagnano, Bettella, Capellini, Olzer, Caligara, Valzania, Letizia, Di Nardo, Meazzi, Fanne. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.
Mantova's last outing came against Catanzaro, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Bardi, Castellini, Maggioni, Meroni, Goncalves, Wieser, Trimboli, Dembele, Ruocco, Marras, Mensah. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Pescara are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, Mantova are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR PESCARA VS MANTOVA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Pescara's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Mantova's games average 2.8 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 goals mainly from one team.
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