Mantova - Palermo prediction 17 October 2026

Italy ยท Serie BFinished
Mantova
0:2
FT
Palermo
Match Info
CompetitionSerie B ยท Italy
Start date
Kick-off
VenueStadio Danilo Martelli, Mantova
Capacity14,854
Surfacegrass
RefereeLuca Zufferli
Recent Form
Mantova
W
L
W
D
W
Palermo
W
W
W
W
D
Recent matches ยท Mantova
Serie B
Virtus Entella
Mantova
01
W
Serie B
Mantova
Palermo
02
L
Serie B
Catanzaro
Mantova
13
W
Serie B
Mantova
Pisa
22
D
Serie B
Mantova
Sampdoria
20
W
Serie B
Cesena
Mantova
11
D
Cup
Palermo
Mantova
52
L
Serie B
Mantova
Empoli
31
W
Serie B
Carrarese
Mantova
12
W
Cup
Lazio
Mantova
02
W
Friendly Clubs
Mantova
Carpi
01
L
Friendly Clubs
Legnago Salus
Mantova
13
W
Friendly Clubs
Mantova
Alcione
62
W
Serie B
Frosinone
Mantova
50
L
Serie B
Mantova
Monza
32
W
Recent matches ยท Palermo
Serie B
Palermo
Carrarese
21
W
Serie B
Mantova
Palermo
02
W
Serie B
Empoli
Palermo
24
W
Serie B
Palermo
Padova
21
W
Serie B
US Avellino 1912
Palermo
11
D
Serie B
Palermo
Sampdoria
31
W
Cup
Palermo
Mantova
52
W
Serie B
Arezzo
Palermo
23
W
Serie B
Palermo
Juve Stabia
10
W
Cup
Palermo
Lecce
20
W
Friendly Clubs
Palermo
Juventus
02
L
Friendly Clubs
Melbourne City
Palermo
02
W
Friendly Clubs
Palermo
Iraklis 1908
11
D
Friendly Clubs
Palermo
FC Paradiso
70
W
Friendly Clubs
Palermo
Ingolstadt 04
01
L
Lineups
Mantova3-4-2-1
  • 50F. Benaissa-YahiaM
  • 8R. IlieF
  • 19F. RuoccoM
  • 21S. TrimboliM
  • 22F. BardiG
  • 29S. CellaD
  • 30D. BragantiniM
  • 80R. KoudaM
  • 5B. Tomaลกeviฤ‡D
  • 27A. CastelliniD
Substitutes
  • 6J. Mboyo
  • 10D. Wieser
  • 1L. Gemello
  • 12M. Gasparini
  • 9E. Gliozzi
  • 25L. Ignacchiti
  • 17N. Radaelli
  • 75E. Koลกpo
  • 18S. Keita
  • 11I. Cajazzo
  • 80F. Vesentini
Palermo3-4-2-1
  • 84T. CassandroD
  • 13M. BaniD
  • 3T. AugelloM
  • 5A. PalumboM
  • 8J. SegreM
  • 10F. RanocchiaM
  • 32P. CeccaroniD
  • 17D. JohnsenM
  • 9D. VavassoriM
  • 1M. PerinG
  • 20J. PohjanpaloF
Substitutes
  • 99A. Gabrielloni
  • 23Hernani
  • 96G. Magnani
  • 36L. Mazzitelli
  • 11E. Gyasi
  • 29P. Peda
  • 14M. Fortin
  • 33A. Bozzolan
  • 12M. Nespola
  • 6C. Gomes
  • 24N. Estรฉvez
Head-to-Head ยท summary
0
Mantova
3
Draws
3
Palermo
Previous meetings
Serie B
Mantova
Palermo
02
Cup
Palermo
Mantova
52
Serie B
Palermo
Mantova
21
Serie B
Mantova
Palermo
11
Serie B
Palermo
Mantova
22
Serie B
Mantova
Palermo
00
League Standings
#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPts
1Palermo871018:8+1022
2Mantova852114:8+617
3Modena851215:8+716
4Ascoli843114:6+815
5Benevento842213:7+614
6Pisa842215:10+514
7Sudtirol834110:7+313
8Juve Stabia83329:8+112
9US Avellino 1912832312:9+311
10Padova83147:10-310
11Arezzo83148:17-910
12Hellas Verona823315:13+29
13Virtus Entella823310:9+19
14Vicenza823311:15-49
15Cesena81528:12-48
16Empoli82157:13-67
17Carrarese82157:9-27
18Cremonese81346:11-56
19Sampdoria81258:16-85
20Catanzaro81169:20-114
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Palermo vs Mantova Prediction (Sep 03)

Palermo vs Mantova prediction for the Italian Cup match on Sep 03, 2026, at 16:00 UTC. Based on the latest odds, team form, and head-to-head record, Palermo enters this match as the favorite with a 55% win probability, while Mantova has a 20% chance and the draw stands at 25%.

Team Form

Palermo comes into this fixture in strong form, having won four of their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent result was a 3-2 away victory against Arezzo in Serie B on Aug 30. Before that, they secured a 1-0 home win over Juve Stabia and a 2-0 Cup win against Lecce. The only blemish was a 0-2 friendly loss to Juventus. Overall, Palermo has scored 8 goals in these five games and kept two clean sheets.

Mantova also boasts an identical recent record of four wins and one loss in their last five outings. They defeated Empoli 3-1 at home on Aug 30, won 2-1 at Carrarese, and pulled off an impressive 2-0 Cup victory away to Lazio. A 0-1 friendly loss to Carpi interrupts the run, but the team has shown resilience, netting 10 goals in this span. Both sides are in excellent scoring form, which sets up an intriguing contest.

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record between these two teams heavily favors Palermo, who are unbeaten in the last four meetings (1 win, 3 draws). The most recent clash on Mar 04, 2026, ended in a 2-1 home win for Palermo in Serie B. Prior encounters include a 1-1 draw in Mantova on Jan 11, 2026, a 2-2 draw in Palermo on Feb 16, 2025, and a goalless stalemate in Mantova on Oct 30, 2024. Mantova has yet to beat Palermo in this period, with three of the four matches seeing both teams score.

Win Probability: Palermo or Mantova?

After analyzing all available data, we assign the following win probabilities: Palermo 55%, draw 25%, Mantova 20%. These figures are derived from the bookmaker odds, which imply a Palermo win chance of around 57% after removing the margin, but we have slightly adjusted downward due to the neutral-venue factor (the match is played at Mantovaโ€™s Stadio Danilo Martelli) and the fact that both teams share identical recent form. The head-to-head edge and overall squad strength still make Palermo the clear favorite, but the high frequency of draws in past meetings (3 of 4) justifies a solid 25% probability for the stalemate. Mantovaโ€™s 20% reflects their underdog status despite home-venue familiarity.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers across the board see Palermo as the team most likely to win. The best available odds for a home victory range from 1.60 to 1.67, while the draw is priced between 2.28 and 3.94, and an away win for Mantova sits at 4.40 to 5.00. These odds indicate a clear favorite, but the wide draw odds suggest some uncertainty. Based on the stats, our prediction is a Palermo win, though a draw cannot be ruled out given the history. A 2-1 scoreline in favor of Palermo is a plausible outcome, mirroring their last meeting.

Palermo vs Mantova โ€” FAQ

Who will win Palermo vs Mantova?
Palermo is the most likely winner with a 55% probability. The draw has a 25% chance, while Mantovaโ€™s win probability is 20%. These percentages are based on odds, recent form, and head-to-head data.
What is the win probability for Palermo?
Palermo has a 55% chance to win this match. This is derived from bookmaker odds (implied ~57%) adjusted for the neutral venue and both teamsโ€™ identical recent form, while still reflecting Palermoโ€™s unbeaten head-to-head record.
When is the Palermo vs Mantova match?
The match is scheduled for Sep 03, 2026, at 16:00 UTC. It is an Italian Cup fixture and will be played at the Stadio Danilo Martelli in Mantova.
What are the odds for Palermo vs Mantova?
The best available odds are approximately 1.60โ€“1.67 for a Palermo win, 2.28โ€“3.94 for the draw, and 4.40โ€“5.00 for a Mantova victory. These prices come from multiple bookmakers and reflect Palermoโ€™s favorite status.
What is the head-to-head record between Palermo and Mantova?
In the last four meetings, Palermo has 1 win and 3 draws, remaining unbeaten. The most recent match on Mar 04, 2026, ended 2-1 to Palermo. Three of the four games saw both teams score.
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