Empoli 2-2 Mantova
Updated
It finished level: Empoli 2-2 Mantova in the Serie B (Round 30) on Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at Stadio Carlo Castellani – Computer Gross Arena, Empoli. Empoli goals: Stiven Shpendi 50', Edoardo Saporiti 84'. Mantova goals: Davide Bragantini 21', Stefano Cella 37'. Expected goals: 2.33-1.24. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Salvatore Elia (8.9).
Match report
Empoli 2-2 Mantova: match report
Empoli and Mantova shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Stadio Carlo Castellani – Computer Gross Arena on Saturday 14 March in Serie B.
Davide Bragantini put Mantova ahead on 21' (0-1), Stefano Cella made it 0-2 on 37', Stiven Shpendi pulled one back for Empoli on 50' (1-2) and Edoardo Saporiti levelled for Empoli on 84' (2-2).
Empoli had 59% of the ball, shots were 18-12 (8-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.33-1.24. Empoli will feel they deserved more.
Salvatore Elia (Empoli) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 6,746. Referee: Matteo Marcenaro.
Match stats
| Empoli | Mantova | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.33 | 1.24 |
| Total shots | 18 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 20 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 370 (80%) | 246 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 9 | 4 |
| Total shots | 18 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 7 |
Lineups
Empoli (3-4-2-1): Andrea Fulignati, Matteo Lovato, Gabriele Guarino, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Antonio Candela, Gerard Yepes, Luca Magnino, Salvatore Elia, Joseph Ceesay, Rares Ilie, Stiven Shpendi
Mantova (3-4-2-1): Francesco Bardi, Andrea Meroni, Stefano Cella, Alessio Castellini, Fahem Benaïssa-Yahia, Simone Trimboli, Rachid Kouda, Nicolò Radaelli, Davide Bragantini, Nicoló Buso, Leonardo Mancuso
Key events
- 21' · Goal · Davide Bragantini (Mantova)
- 37' · Goal · Stefano Cella (Mantova)
- 44' · Yellow card · Luca Magnino (Empoli)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Rares Ilie (Empoli)
- 46' · Substitution · Tiago Gonçalves for Fahem Benaïssa-Yahia (Mantova)
- 46' · Substitution · Brando Moruzzi for Nosa Edward Obaretin (Empoli)
- 46' · Substitution · Marco Nasti for Rares Ilie (Empoli)
- 49' · Yellow card · Davide Bragantini (Mantova)
- 50' · Goal · Stiven Shpendi (Empoli)
- 57' · Substitution · Tommaso Marras for Davide Bragantini (Mantova)
- 57' · Substitution · Maat Caprini for Nicoló Buso (Mantova)
- 67' · Substitution · David Wieser for Leonardo Mancuso (Mantova)
- 72' · Substitution · Edoardo Saporiti for Joseph Ceesay (Empoli)
- 72' · Substitution · Tyronne Ebuehi for Antonio Candela (Empoli)
- 80' · Substitution · Nicolas Haas for Luca Magnino (Empoli)
- 84' · Goal · Edoardo Saporiti (Empoli)
- 84' · Yellow card · Francesco Bardi (Mantova)
- 88' · Substitution · Tommaso Maggioni for Nicolò Radaelli (Mantova)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Marco Nasti (Empoli)
All-time head-to-head
7 league meetings since 2008: Empoli 2, draws 4, Mantova 1.
Questions
Who won Empoli vs Mantova?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (Serie B) on Sat, 14 Mar 2026.
When and where is Empoli vs Mantova?
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 14:00 UTC at Stadio Carlo Castellani – Computer Gross Arena, Empoli, Serie B.
What is the head-to-head record between Empoli and Mantova?
In 7 league meetings since 2008: Empoli 2 wins, 4 draws, Mantova 1 wins (goals 11-8).