| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 18:8 | +10 | 22 | |
| 2 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14:8 | +6 | 17 | |
| 3 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15:8 | +7 | 16 | |
| 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14:6 | +8 | 15 | |
| 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13:7 | +6 | 14 | |
| 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15:10 | +5 | 14 | |
| 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | +3 | 13 | |
| 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9:8 | +1 | 12 | |
| 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12:9 | +3 | 11 | |
| 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7:10 | -3 | 10 | |
| 11 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8:17 | -9 | 10 | |
| 12 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 15:13 | +2 | 9 | |
| 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10:9 | +1 | 9 | |
| 14 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11:15 | -4 | 9 | |
| 15 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8:12 | -4 | 8 | |
| 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7:13 | -6 | 7 | |
| 17 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7:9 | -2 | 7 | |
| 18 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6:11 | -5 | 6 | |
| 19 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8:16 | -8 | 5 | |
| 20 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9:20 | -11 | 4 |
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%.
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.
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.
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 Mantovaโs 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. Mantovaโs 20% reflects their underdog status despite home-venue familiarity.
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.