League-position context
Mantova rank13th
Sampdoria rank18th
Mantova points44
Sampdoria points41
Mantova: #13 · 44 pts · GD -9
30 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sampdoria: #18 · 41 pts · GD -11
33 pts off the top 2. 11 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
3-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.