Vicenza Virtus v Mantova prediction

Serie B – Italy · Tue, 08 Dec 2026 14:00 GMT · Stadio Romeo Menti

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:25 UK · refreshed continuously

TACTIX’s free model pick for Vicenza Virtus v Mantova, Serie B – Italy on Tue, 08 Dec 2026 14:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

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The match

Vicenza Virtus host Mantova in Serie B – Italy on Tuesday 8 December (kick-off 14:00 UK).

Form and the table

10 of Vicenza Virtus’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in nine of Vicenza Virtus’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Vicenza Virtus have one win, two draws and two defeats in their last 5 home matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.20 and conceding 1.80. Vicenza Virtus have scored 13 goals, the ninth-most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games, ranked per game). Vicenza Virtus have conceded 20 goals, the second-most of the 20 clubs.

Eight of Mantova’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in eight of Mantova’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Mantova have five wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 1.89 points per game, scoring 1.67 and conceding 1.56. Mantova have scored 15 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games, ranked per game). Mantova have conceded 11 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Vicenza Virtus (17th) and Mantova (fourth) are nine points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Mantova the stronger side, 147 rating points above Vicenza Virtus (Mantova 1562, Vicenza Virtus 1415, after at least 86 rated matches each).

Team news

Predicted Vicenza Virtus XI (3-5-2): R. Gagno, N. Brighenti, R. Marchizza, A. Papetti, A. Bellemo, M. Valoti, G. Pellizzari, T. Corazza, L. Caferri, S. Merkaj, N. Rauti — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, N. Brighenti (3.5 per match over seven appearances, two goals) and R. Gagno (3.4 per match over 10 appearances) have been Vicenza Virtus’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Vicenza Virtus (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), N. Brighenti averages 1.6 tackles per 90 over 607 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last seven appearances. R. Gagno averages 4.2 saves per 90 over 900 minutes, with two or more saves in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Mantova XI (3-4-2-1): F. Bardi, A. Castellini, B. Tomašević, S. Cella, F. Benaissa-Yahia, S. Trimboli, R. Kouda, F. Ruocco, L. Ignacchiti, R. Ilie, E. Gliozzi — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, F. Ruocco (4.2 per match over 12 appearances, seven goals) and R. Ilie (3.7 per match over 12 appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Mantova’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Mantova (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), F. Ruocco averages 2.5 shots per 90 over 870 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances. R. Ilie averages 1.9 shots per 90 over 755 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Tue, 08 Dec 2026 14:00 GMT · Serie B – Italy · Stadio Romeo Menti
Recent form: Vicenza Virtus 1W 1D 3L · Mantova 2W 1D 2L

Vicenza Virtus v Mantova (Serie B – Italy): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.25 / 1.25

Goals

against 1.88 / 1.13 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5 / 4.5

Corners

against 4.63 / 4.38 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

2.38 / 4.88

Shots on target

against 6.13 / 3.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2.38 / 2.25

Cards

against 1.88 / 2.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 1 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 1 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Vicenza Virtus for / against	Line	Mantova for / against
Goals scored	1.25 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.25 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	4.5 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	10.63 for · 16.25 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	12.88 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	2.38 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	4.88 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	17.13 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	14.75 for · 12.25 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.38 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2.25 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5

Vicenza Virtus

Vicenza Virtus Goalkeeper

Vicenza Virtus — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
R. Gagno	10	90900 min	424.2 /90	111.1 /90	00 /90

Vicenza Virtus — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Vicenza Virtus before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
R. Gagno n 8	90	4.1 7/6

Vicenza Virtus Defensive

Vicenza Virtus — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
R. Marchizza	8	89708 min	40.5 /90	40.5 /90	30.4 /90	111.4 /90	40.5 /90	10.1 /90
N. Brighenti	7	87607 min	111.6 /90	142.1 /90	20.3 /90	284.2 /90	91.3 /90	30.4 /90
G. Cuomo	6	79471 min	101.9 /90	81.5 /90	30.6 /90	265 /90	91.7 /90	10.2 /90
A. Papetti	5	76381 min	92.1 /90	81.9 /90	00 /90	266.1 /90	92.1 /90	10.2 /90
M. Leverbe	4	61243 min	31.1 /90	20.7 /90	10.4 /90	62.2 /90	83 /90	10.4 /90
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Vicenza Virtus — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Vicenza Virtus before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
R. Gagno n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
L. Caferri n 8	63.4	2.5 6/5	2 5/4	—
M. Valoti n 8	60.5	2.6 6/3	0.7 4/0	—
N. Rauti n 8	47.3	1.4 3/2	2.9 6/4	—
R. Marchizza n 8	88.5	0.5 3/1	0.1 1/0	—
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Vicenza Virtus — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Vicenza Virtus before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
L. Caferri n 8	63.4	3 8/6
M. Valoti n 8	60.5	2.2 6/4
N. Rauti n 8	47.3	1.2 4/1
R. Marchizza n 8	88.5	0.5 3/1
G. Pellizzari n 8	76.6	2.2 7/4
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Vicenza Virtus Attacking

Vicenza Virtus — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
N. Rauti	9	44397 min	20.5 /90	20.5 /90	81.8 /90	40.9 /90	61.4 /90	20.5 /90
S. Merkaj	8	74593 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	111.7 /90	40.6 /90	40.6 /90	71.1 /90
C. Morra	7	48337 min	00 /90	00 /90	71.9 /90	10.3 /90	41.1 /90	51.3 /90
G. Moncini	6	48288 min	00 /90	10.3 /90	72.2 /90	10.3 /90	30.9 /90	00 /90
Filippo Alessio	5	62308 min	00 /90	00 /90	51.5 /90	10.3 /90	10.3 /90	30.9 /90
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Vicenza Virtus — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Vicenza Virtus before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
R. Gagno n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
L. Caferri n 8	63.4	0.9 4/1	0.4 2/0
M. Valoti n 8	60.5	1.1 5/1	0.6 3/0
N. Rauti n 8	47.3	1.2 5/0	0.5 2/0
R. Marchizza n 8	88.5	0.4 3/0	0.3 2/0
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Vicenza Virtus — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Vicenza Virtus before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
R. Gagno n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
L. Caferri n 8	63.4	0.2 1/0	0.4 2/0
M. Valoti n 8	60.5	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
N. Rauti n 8	47.3	0.5 2/0	0.2 1/0
R. Marchizza n 8	88.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Mantova

Mantova Goalkeeper

Mantova — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
F. Bardi	12	901080 min	322.7 /90	90.8 /90	00 /90

Mantova — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Mantova before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
F. Bardi n 8	90	2.9 7/5

Mantova Defensive

Mantova — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
S. Cella	12	901080 min	181.5 /90	121 /90	50.4 /90	514.3 /90	201.7 /90	30.3 /90
A. Castellini	12	891066 min	201.7 /90	151.3 /90	30.3 /90	463.9 /90	171.4 /90	30.3 /90
Bodin Tomašević	11	81886 min	191.9 /90	90.9 /90	40.4 /90	545.5 /90	161.6 /90	30.3 /90
T. Del Lungo	3	60179 min	21 /90	10.5 /90	00 /90	52.5 /90	31.5 /90	00 /90
A. Meroni	2	3978 min	11.2 /90	22.3 /90	11.2 /90	22.3 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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Mantova — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Mantova before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
S. Cella n 8	90	1.9 7/4	0.5 3/1	—
F. Bardi n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0	—
F. Benaissa-Yahia n 8	90	1.1 4/2	0.9 6/1	—
A. Castellini n 8	88.3	1.3 5/1	0.4 3/0	—
F. Ruocco n 8	73.8	1.5 6/3	1.8 6/5	—
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Mantova — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Mantova before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
S. Cella n 8	90	1.5 7/4
F. Benaissa-Yahia n 8	90	1.8 8/5
A. Castellini n 8	88.3	1.9 6/4
F. Ruocco n 8	73.8	0.3 2/0
R. Ilie n 8	60.8	2.4 6/3
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Mantova Attacking

Mantova — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
F. Ruocco	12	73870 min	70.7 /90	00 /90	242.5 /90	131.3 /90	111.1 /90	60.6 /90
R. Ilie	12	63755 min	10.1 /90	30.4 /90	161.9 /90	60.7 /90	232.7 /90	141.7 /90
E. Gliozzi	12	55661 min	20.3 /90	10.1 /90	192.6 /90	81.1 /90	91.2 /90	30.4 /90
D. Bragantini	9	46414 min	10.2 /90	40.9 /90	102.2 /90	51.1 /90	122.6 /90	51.1 /90
V. Vlahović	6	32189 min	21 /90	10.5 /90	83.8 /90	31.4 /90	31.4 /90	00 /90
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Mantova — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Mantova before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
F. Bardi n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
S. Cella n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
F. Benaissa-Yahia n 8	90	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
A. Castellini n 8	88.3	1.1 3/3	0.5 3/1
F. Ruocco n 8	73.8	2.4 7/7	1.1 5/2
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Mantova — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Mantova before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
F. Bardi n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
S. Cella n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
F. Benaissa-Yahia n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
A. Castellini n 8	88.3	0 0/0	0.3 2/0
F. Ruocco n 8	73.8	0.5 3/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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Recent form

Vicenza VirtusLDWLL

Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1.2 scored / 2 conceded per game

MantovaWLWLD

Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1 scored / 1.2 conceded per game

League standing · 2026/27

Vicenza Virtus#17 pos9 pts10 pl-7 GD

Mantova#4 pos18 pts10 pl+4 GD

Goals per game

Vicenza Virtus scored1.3

Mantova scored1.5

Vicenza Virtus conceded2

Mantova conceded1.1

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