Vincent West
Dailysports's expert
Mantova
Spezia
On April 13, "Danilo Martelli" will host the match of the 33rd round of Serie B in Italy, where "Mantova" will face "Spezia". I suggest a bet on goals/cards/winner for this match.
"Mantova"
The team experienced its peak, albeit a relative one, a couple of decades ago. These were rather sporadic performances, but at the Serie A level. This was followed by sporting failures and a series of bankruptcies - it was only due to the extraordinarily active and united local fans that the club was saved from disappearing. Then came a gradual rise, culminating last spring with winning their group and returning to at least Serie B.
However, the newcomer looks quite mediocre there. There was even a disastrous stretch in February-March with five defeats and a couple of draws, but "Sudtirol" fortuitously came along, which they beat 2-0. After that, albeit more modestly, they also beat "Brescia" 2-1.
"Spezia"
The club recently, under Vincenzo Italiano, improved enough to earn the right to debut at the Serie A level. They even held on there for several consecutive seasons, and in the fateful 2023, they were no worse than "Verona", but lost a special additional match to them, along with the seventeenth place. Moreover, having returned to the second division, they scored 44 points, finishing fifteenth, just above the playoff zone.
It seemed that after this, Luca d'Angelo's wards would improve. No, they are currently doing much better, but some disappointment remains. After all, they managed to lead for a long time, but since February, they have only managed to beat "Pisa" - however, taking maximum draws in the other matches, they fell behind them, not to mention "Sassuolo". Nevertheless, they solidly defeated "Sampdoria" in the last round, 2-0.
Match Facts
- "Mantova" has won both of their last matches
- On average, "Mantova" scores 1.19 goals and concedes 1.47 goals per match
- "Spezia" has won the second match out of their last eight
H2H
In December, the clubs played for the first time since 2008. They ended in a 1-1 draw.
Mantova vs Spezia Prediction
Bookmakers consider the guests to be clear favorites in the pair. But they are not in form, and the hosts have secured some victories. We expect both teams to score here (odds - 1.76).
