Lazio vs Mantova Prediction 16 August 2026
📢 Can Lazio get past Mantova without too much trouble in the round of 32 of the Coppa Italia? Last season was a disappointing one for the Eagles: the team finished ninth and as a result are forced to enter the competition at such an early stage. The Romans are clearly superior to their opponents in terms of quality, but status alone is not enough here. If Lazio have not done serious work on their mistakes during pre-season preparation, Mantova are quite capable of causing the hosts plenty of problems.
Head-to-Head
📊 These two teams have not officially met on the pitch in the 21st century.
Head-to-head statistics Lazio - Mantova
Lazio Rome Team Overview
Lazio's last match was played in a friendly against Frosinone (2:1).
The match stats were as follows (Lazio vs Frosinone):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Lazio would surely like to forget last season as quickly as possible. The team were extremely inconsistent, finished the championship in ninth place and ultimately missed out on European football. A victory in the Coppa Italia could have softened the blow of a difficult year, but in the final the Romans lost to Inter 0:2.
In the new season Lazio will clearly look to avoid repeating such a collapse, and their pre-season preparation gives some reason for optimism. The team won all five friendly matches, with three of those being convincing victories. That said, these results should not be overestimated - Lazio did not face any serious opponents.
Match Results: Lazio Rome
Mantova Team Overview
Mantova played their last match in a friendly against Athletic Carpi (0:1).
The match stats are as follows (Mantova vs Athletic Carpi):
- possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corners: 6 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
Mantova didn't particularly stand out last season. The team finished the championship in ninth place, which meant they avoided the relegation battle but also failed to reach the promotion playoff for Serie A. Overall, it was a fairly calm season, without any serious highs or lows. In friendly matches, Mantova won three and lost one. However, it's difficult to judge the team's readiness from these results - the level of opposition was even lower than Lazio's.
Match Results: Mantova
Prediction on the outcome
- Mantova won with a +2.5 handicap in 16 of last 17 games.
- Mantova won with a +2.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 away games.
⭐ Editor's Pick
According to the bookmakers, Lazio are considered clear favourites for the upcoming match, which looks logical given the difference in class. However, it is worth remembering that last season they had enormous defensive problems even at home: in 12 of their last 13 home official matches the team conceded at least one goal. And during pre-season, the Romans allowed opponents who are weaker than Mantova to get on the scoresheet. That is why our main bet is Mantova to score. Expected score - 2:1.
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