Mantova (home)
- Mantova have lost 4 of their last 5, including a 0-1 home loss to Empoli, and have not won in their last 5.
- Mantova have been really poor on home soil in 2025-2026, winning just 3, drawing 1 and losing 5 of their 9 games.
- They have lost their last 2 straight at home and failed to score a single goal in their previous 2 home fixtures.
Palermo (away)
- The visitors are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (W4, D1) with 4th placed Palermo picking up 33 points from 18 games so far, compared to Mantova’s 19th placed tally of just 15 points.
- Palermo are currently scoring an average of 1.38 goals per away game in Serie B, with Finland’s leading goal-scorer Joel Pohjanpalo leading the line with 12 in 18 games.
- He is the division’s most lethal finisher and has scored 7 of Palermo’s last 12 goals, carrying the team through a tough spell in the last few weeks.
Head-to-Head
The last 2 meetings between the sides in Serie B finished all square, including a 2-2 thriller at Stadio Renzo Barbera 10 months ago .
Key Players
Palermo are currently scoring an average of 1.38 goals per away game in Serie B, with Finland’s leading goal-scorer Joel Pohjanpalo leading the line with 12 in 18 games.
- He is the division’s most lethal finisher and has scored 7 of Palermo’s last 12 goals, carrying the team through a tough spell in the last few weeks.
- Mantova’s best scorer is Francesco Ruocco with 5 goals in 11 Serie B games this season.
Betting Insights
- Palermo can be bet on at 2.08 for Sunday’s trip to struggling Serie B side Mantova, a mark of respect for a club flying high in the Italian second-tier currently.
- The Over 2.5 goals market at 1.85 also looks appealing given Palermo’s recent goal scoring form and Mantova’s leaky defense.
Prediction
Given Palermo’s much higher standing in the league, their superior recent form, and the firepower they have going forward, the Rosanero are in a good position to come away with all the points on Sunday.
