Palermo vs Mantova Prediction 3 September 2026
📢 The match between Palermo and Mantova is the only Round of 32 tie in the Coppa Italia featuring two Serie B sides. Both teams knocked out Serie A opponents in the previous round, have now been drawn against each other, and are clearly hoping to make the most of a good opportunity to progress. Either side could go through, but only one of them will reach the Round of 16.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the 21st century, the two sides have met just four times, and all of those matches have taken place since 2024. Palermo have a slight edge: one win and three draws, with Mantova yet to beat them. Last season, the first meeting ended 1-1 at Mantova, while in the return fixture Palermo edged it at home, winning 2-1.
Head-to-head statistics Palermo - Mantova
Palermo Team Overview
Palermo can be fairly pleased with their start to the season. They opened it with a 2-0 win over Serie A side Lecce in the Round of 64 of the Coppa Italia. Yes, they were quite fortunate defensively at times and the quality of their play didn't make progression look all that straightforward, but their opponents were the higher-class side. In cup matches, though, the result is what matters most, and Palermo got it.
In Serie B, Palermo sit third after two rounds. They first beat Juve Stabia 1-0 at home, then won away at Arezzo 3-2. The second match was a real struggle: Palermo were the better side on the day but only managed to score the winner in the 90+4th minute.
Match Results: Palermo
Mantova Team Overview
Mantova have made an equally strong start - three wins from three official matches, against noticeably tougher opposition. In the Coppa Italia they knocked out Lazio, last season's runners-up, doing so away from home and with a clean sheet (2-0). Mantova deliberately sat back and let their opponents have the ball, but even with 30% possession their attacks looked sharper.
In the league Mantova have also beaten Carrarese away 2-1 and Empoli at home 3-1, looking the better side in both matches. Against Empoli they had to come from behind after going 1-0 down, but from the 58th minute onwards Mantova stepped up noticeably and turned the game around through good finishing.
Match Results: Mantova
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Mantova have looked very good in attack at the start of the season, scoring seven goals in three official matches. They have also been reliable away from home, finding the net in 7 of their last 8 away matches. On that basis, Mantova to Score is worth considering at odds of 1.55*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Palermo's matches so far have been generous with corners. Their game against Lecce produced 10, the match with Juve Stabia 12, and the one against Arezzo as many as 13. Against that backdrop, Total Corners - Over 8.5 looks reasonable at 1.54*.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Head-to-head meetings between Palermo and Mantova have often been quite heated, sometimes even resulting in red cards. In their most recent encounter, the referee showed seven yellow cards and two red cards. Given the nature of this rivalry, Total Yellow Cards - Over 3.5 is a logical selection.
* Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
The bookmakers make Palermo clear favourites for this match, and it is hard to disagree. Last season they looked the stronger side compared to Mantova and were even in contention for promotion to Serie A. On top of that, Palermo have been very convincing at home, winning 15 of their last 16 home matches. Our main bet is therefore Palermo to win in regular time. The expected score is 2-1.
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Betting Tips: Palermo - Mantova
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