David Flower
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One of the matches in the Italian Cup will be played on Monday at the "Via del Mare" stadium, where Lecce will host Mantova. Here’s a prediction for this match from the Dailyports expert team.
Lecce
The "Giallorossi" had a challenging season last year, finishing just above the relegation zone. Although the team secured the 14th spot in the standings, their margin from the relegation zone was a mere three points. After back-to-back wins against Sassuolo and Empoli, Lecce seemed to lose their drive, collecting only three points from the last five rounds without a single victory.
In preparation for the new season, Lecce played several friendly matches. They started with a confident 3-0 win over Werder Bremen, but this was followed by three consecutive disappointments with losses to Galatasaray (1-2), Huddersfield (1-2), and Nice (2-3).
Mantova
Unlike their Italian Cup opponents, Mantova had an excellent last season. The team finished first in Serie C, securing promotion. They edged out their main competitor, Padova, by three points.
Under the guidance of Davide Possanzini, Mantova began the Serie C Super Cup with a 1-2 loss to Cesena but bounced back with a 4-1 away win against Stabia. However, this wasn't enough to catch up with Cesena.
In preparation for their Serie B debut, Mantova played two matches, suffering a heavy 0-3 defeat to Napoli and a narrow 2-3 loss to Genoa. In the previous round of the Italian Cup, Mantova defeated Sassari Torres 2-1.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- The last time these teams met was in the 09/10 season when Lecce won their home match 2-1, and the match at Mantova ended in a 2-2 draw.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has paid off in their last three encounters.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has been successful in three of their last five meetings.
Lecce vs Mantova Prediction
The odds for a Lecce win are quite modest, around 1.45. We believe that the favorite won't have an easy time, so our bet is "Total Over 2.5" with odds of 1.87.
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