Mantova vs Sampdoria Genoa Prediction 13 September 2026
📢 Mantova have made a confident start to the new season and sit among the leaders after three rounds. Sampdoria have had a much weaker start and are currently in the lower half of the table, having failed to put together consistent results. The hosts look noticeably more convincing on current form and will have the added advantage of playing at home. That contrast looks set to be the key factor in this match.
Head-to-Head
📊 In official matches between Mantova and Sampdoria, the two sides have met four times. The hosts have won two of those meetings, the visitors one, with one match ending in a draw. In terms of goals, Mantova have the edge - 5 to 4. On average, 0.75 goals have been scored in the first half and 1.5 in the second, giving an overall match average of 2.25 goals per game.
Head-to-head statistics Mantova - Sampdoria Genoa

Mantova Team Overview
Mantova have picked up seven points from their opening three matches and sit second, having made a strong start to the new season. Taking the end of last season into account, over their last ten matches they have averaged 1.8 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per game, which means their fixtures have often been open affairs. Their attack has looked convincing at the start of the new season as well, and Mantova have been picking up points regularly so far.
Match Results: Mantova

Sampdoria Team Overview
Sampdoria have picked up just one point from their opening three fixtures and sit 18th, making for a very poor start to the season. Taking the final matches of last season into account, they have won three, drawn two and lost five across their last ten games. Over that period they are averaging just 0.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, with a lack of attacking efficiency remaining their main problem. Against Mantova, the visitors look noticeably worse by current results and have so far shown no signs of consistent improvement.
Match Results: Sampdoria
Total Goals Prediction
Sampdoria have scored under 1.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 away matches, which supports the trend. On top of that, the team average just 1 goal per game this season and 0.67 per game away from home across their last 10 matches. This makes Sampdoria Team Total - Under 1.5 goals a well-grounded bet. The odds are 1.3*.
Reliable Bet
Mantova have scored in 10 of their last 11 home matches, which points to a strong trend. The team also average 2 goals at home per season and 2 goals across their last 10 home matches. This makes Mantova Team Total - Over 0.5 a very reliable bet. The odds are 1.25*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the three most likely outcomes are: 1-1 (12.07%), 1-0 (9.42%) and 2-1 (8.38%). We are expecting a home win with a score of 1-0.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Mantova are considered favourites for this match, and that looks a reasonable assessment given the two sides' very different starts to the season. The hosts have been noticeably more consistent in picking up points and have generally had the better of the opening weeks, while Sampdoria are some way off their best. Home advantage should also work in Mantova's favour and help them at least avoid defeat. Our bet is Mantova win on Handicap (0).