PALERMO VS MANTOVA - ITALY: SERIE B MATCH PREVIEW
ITALY: SERIE B MATCH DETAILS: PALERMO VS MANTOVA
As Palermo prepare to host Mantova on March 4, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this ITALY: Serie B fixture promises an intriguing contest.
PALERMO PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Palermo, currently 4th in the standings with 51 points from 26 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 33 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 15 goals scored.
MANTOVA PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Mantova, sitting 16th with 26 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 13 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR PALERMO VS MANTOVA
Recent meetings between Palermo and Mantova have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
In their previous league match against Sudtirol, Palermo recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Joronen, Ceccaroni, Bani, Peda, Augello, Ranocchia, Segre, Pierozzi, Palumbo, Le Douaron, Pohjanpalo. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Mantova's last outing came against Sampdoria, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Bardi, Ligue, Meroni, Castellini, Goncalves, Paoletti, Trimboli, Dembele, Kouda, Marras, Mancuso. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Palermo are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Palermo and Mantova are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR PALERMO VS MANTOVA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Palermo's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Mantova's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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