"Spending the majority of last season essentially sat in Serie B limbo, Mantova were desperately hoping to find some crucial stability this time around. However, embarking on what has quickly become a real second-tier nightie, Francesco Modesto's men are firmly scrapping it out in the drop zone and they are widely regarded as a standout relegation candidate in 2026. Getting this weekend's fixtures underway sat four points adrift of safety"
"As for the visitors, suffering real frustration last season as they eventually fell short in the race to punch a play-off ticket, Palermo haven't shown any signs of a hangover this time around. Signing off 2025 with a gritty display as they secured a 1-0 victory at home against Padova, Filippo Inzaghi's men find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high and they will be confident of opening the New Year with another promotion statement."
Mantova have spent large parts of the previous season in Serie B limbo and arrive four points adrift of safety, firmly in a relegation battle. Francesco Modesto's side have failed to score in four of their last five matches, registering only one point from those five and producing toothless attacking displays. Home form is worrying, with back-to-back shutouts at Stadio Danilo Martelli and a recent 1-0 defeat to Empoli exacerbating final-third issues. Palermo are in contrasting form, collecting 13 points from their last five and ending 2025 with a 1-0 win over Padova. Filippo Inzaghi's team look confident and focused on securing promotion and a return to Serie A.
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