Virtus Entella 0-1 Mantova: result and AI prediction
Virtus Entella – Mantova, Serie B, Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 02:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Stadio Comunale
Virtus Entella is #10 in the table (9 pts) and Mantova #2 (14 pts). 8 places separate the two teams in the table. Virtus Entella is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 2 head-to-head meetings: Virtus Entella 1, draws 0, Mantova 1. Their last meeting, on April 6, 2026, ended Mantova 1-0 Virtus Entella.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Entella bring a five-match unbeaten league run into a difficult home test, but their strongest results so far have come on the road rather than in Chiavari. Mantova remain near the top despite their setback against Palermo and arrive with a clear incentive to show an immediate response. The likely matching back-three systems point toward a hard, territorial match decided by midfield duels, wing-back positioning and the quality of the support forwards. Entella’s home head-to-head edge offers encouragement, while Mantova’s broader early-season level keeps this finely balanced.
Head-to-head analysis
The last two Serie B meetings were both settled by a single goal, with each club winning at home. Entella’s most recent home meeting with Mantova ended in their favour, reinforcing the likelihood of another tight contest.
Injuries and absences
Recent external reports list Bariti and Marconi as unavailable for Entella, with Forte under assessment, potentially reducing options around the front line. Mantova are reported to be without Chinetti and Silva, while several recently returning players may be limited to bench roles; official team sheets should settle the discrepancy with the supplied absence feed.
Form (last 5)
Virtus Entella vs Mantova stats
| Virtus Entella | Mantova | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 7 | 7 |
| Goals scored | 10 | 13 |
| Goals conceded | 8 | 8 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 1 |
Last meetings
- 2026-04-06Mantova 1-0 Virtus Entella
- 2025-09-14Virtus Entella 1-0 Mantova

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