Lazio vs Mantova preview

Italy flag 2026/2027 Coppa Italia, Italy
Stadio Olimpico Sun, 16 Aug - 7:15 PM
Coppa Italia
LazioLAZ
MantovaMAN
KICKOFF : Sun, 16 Aug - 7:15 PM
1st Round

CONTEXT

Lazio host Mantova at the Stadio Olimpico in the Coppa Italia first round during the 2026/2027 season. The home side enters as the stronger team with a power score of 82.3 against Mantova's 58.33, creating a 24-point advantage that underscores the gap in overall quality. Lazio's structural edge is evident across key metrics while the visitors from lower divisions face a stern test on the road. Both sides lack recent form indicators, shifting emphasis toward squad resources and tactical execution on the night. The Olimpico setting offers Lazio a familiar platform to control proceedings from the outset. Mantova will need disciplined organisation to limit opportunities and seek any openings on the counter. This encounter highlights the typical disparity in cup ties between established top-flight clubs and lower-league opposition.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Lazio hold a 24-point power advantage with a score of 82.3 against Mantova's 58.33.
  • Form: Both teams record a form score of zero with no recent outing data available.
  • Squad: Lazio are identified as the stronger squad in this Coppa Italia first round fixture.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for both Lazio and Mantova ahead of kickoff.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not provided in available pre-match information.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence with proxy values and no detailed xG figures.
  • xVariable: Power scores indicate a clear structural edge for the home side at the Olimpico.
  • Market: Lazio 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Mantova 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Lazio I. Gattuso
I. Gattuso
VS
Mantova F. Modesto
F. Modesto
0.67
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Inter Rank: 93 L
Atalanta Rank: 85 D
Atalanta Rank: 85 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
82.3
58.33
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Lazio
Mantova
Power Score
82.3
58.33
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
63
643

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Lazio — Opponent-weighted form score
Mantova — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Lazio Mantova

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 07:15 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Coppa Italia, Italy · 1st Round
Stadium
Stadio Olimpico
Capacity
72698
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

35
Christos Mandas
Christos Mandas Goalkeeper
55
Alessio Furlanetto
Alessio Furlanetto Goalkeeper
47
Davide Renzetti
Davide Renzetti Goalkeeper
40
Edoardo Motta
Edoardo Motta Goalkeeper
23
Alfonso Pedraza Sag
Alfonso Pedraza Sag Defender
5
Danilho Doekhi
Danilho Doekhi Defender
77
Adam Marušić
Adam Marušić Defender
2
Samuel Gigot
Samuel Gigot Defender
13
Alessio Romagnoli
Alessio Romagnoli Defender
4
Patricio Gabarrón Gil
Patricio Gabarrón Gil Defender
—
Mohamed Salim Fares
Mohamed Salim Fares Defender
29
Manuel Lazzari
Manuel Lazzari Defender
3
Luca Pellegrini
Luca Pellegrini Defender
17
Nuno Albertino Varela Tavares
Nuno Albertino Varela Tavares Defender
25
Oliver Provstgaard Nielsen
Oliver Provstgaard Nielsen Defender
15
Romano Floriani
Romano Floriani Defender
—
Filipe Bordon
Filipe Bordon Defender
32
Danilo Cataldi
Danilo Cataldi Midfielder
7
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Midfielder
24
Kenneth Taylor
Kenneth Taylor Midfielder
6
Nicolò Rovella
Nicolò Rovella Midfielder
21
Reda Belahyane
Reda Belahyane Midfielder
28
Adrian Przyborek
Adrian Przyborek Midfielder
71
Valerio Farcomeni
Valerio Farcomeni Midfielder
16
Bruno Galassi
Bruno Galassi Midfielder
10
Mattia Zaccagni
Mattia Zaccagni Attacker
19
Boulaye Dia
Boulaye Dia Attacker
18
Gustav Tang Isaksen
Gustav Tang Isaksen Attacker
14
Tijanni Noslin
Tijanni Noslin Attacker
98
Gabriele Artistico
Gabriele Artistico Attacker
22
Matteo Cancellieri
Matteo Cancellieri Attacker
20
Petar Ratkov
Petar Ratkov Attacker
11
Saná Fernandes
Saná Fernandes Attacker
63
Federico Serra
Federico Serra Attacker

Squad ▼

—
Francesco Bardi
Francesco Bardi Goalkeeper
—
Manuel Gasparini
Manuel Gasparini Goalkeeper
—
Lucas Gemello
Lucas Gemello Goalkeeper
—
Andrea Meroni
Andrea Meroni Defender
29
Stefano Cella
Stefano Cella Defender
—
Fahem Benaissa-Yahia
Fahem Benaissa-Yahia Defender
17
Nicolò Radaelli
Nicolò Radaelli Defender
—
Bodin Tomašević
Bodin Tomašević Defender
—
Alessio Castellini
Alessio Castellini Defender
—
Cristian Marai
Cristian Marai Defender
—
Žan Majer
Žan Majer Midfielder
21
Simone Trimboli
Simone Trimboli Midfielder
10
David Wieser
David Wieser Midfielder
—
Rareş Ilie
Rareş Ilie Midfielder
19
Francesco Ruocco
Francesco Ruocco Midfielder
—
Federico Artioli
Federico Artioli Midfielder
80
Filippo Vesentini
Filippo Vesentini Midfielder
—
Lorenzo Ignacchiti
Lorenzo Ignacchiti Midfielder
36
Flavio Paoletti
Flavio Paoletti Midfielder
—
Sambaly Keita
Sambaly Keita Midfielder
—
Jonathan Silva Pertinhes
Jonathan Silva Pertinhes Midfielder
—
Giacomo Fedel
Giacomo Fedel Midfielder
—
Ismael Cajazzo
Ismael Cajazzo Midfielder
—
Ettore Gliozzi
Ettore Gliozzi Attacker
9
Leonardo Mancuso
Leonardo Mancuso Attacker
7
Davis Mensah
Davis Mensah Attacker
30
Davide Bragantini
Davide Bragantini Attacker
—
Matteo Spinaccè
Matteo Spinaccè Attacker
—
Federico Chinetti
Federico Chinetti Attacker
—
Badr Bayou
Badr Bayou Attacker

CONCLUSION

Lazio are expected to leverage their superior power rating and home advantage to dictate the tempo against Mantova. The absence of recent form data places greater weight on squad quality and in-game adjustments. Mantova face a challenging assignment and will likely prioritise defensive structure to frustrate the hosts. Lazio's familiarity with the Stadio Olimpico should aid their efforts to create sustained pressure. Success for the home side will depend on efficient use of possession and clinical finishing when opportunities arise. Mantova must remain compact and look for rare transitions if they are to extend their stay in the competition. Overall the match favours the higher-rated team to advance comfortably into the next stage.