Mantova faces Sampdoria in the 23rd matchday of Serie B at Martelli. Leonardo Semplici may give a starting spot to M'Baye Niang. The decision surprises everyone, considering Niang has already made his debut in blucerchiato in the last matchday against Cesena.

What happened?

The news was reported by the Genoa edition of La Repubblica. The Sampdoria coach may give a starting spot to Niang, who has already played against Cesena.

Why it matters for Mantova?

Mantova is currently 9th in Serie B, with 46 points and a goal difference of -12. The team has scored 45 goals and conceded 57.

StatValue
League standing9th
Points46
Goal difference-12
Goals scored45
Goals conceded57

What comes next?

Mantova's next match will be against Frosinone, who won the last match between the two teams with a score of 5-0. Mantova will have to try to improve its form, considering it has lost the last two matches.

Mantova is 36 points behind the league leaders, Venezia. The team will have to work hard to try to achieve safety.

The current form of Mantova is LWWLW, with 13 wins, 7 draws, and 18 losses in 38 games. The team's last result was a 5-0 loss to Frosinone on 2026-05-08.