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Round
Round of 32
Venue
Stadio Renzo Barbera, Palermo
Referee
D. Di Marco
Form

Recent form

Palermo
78Strong

Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +4 goal difference

Mantova
81Excellent

Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +6 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Double Chance
Palermo or Draw

BetGenius backs Palermo or Draw (Double Chance) at 74% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.

74%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Palermo host Mantova at the Stadio Renzo Barbera in the Coppa Italia Round of 32, with both teams carrying strong momentum into this cup encounter. Palermo enter the fixture following three consecutive victories across competitive outings, including a 2-0 cup victory over Lecce and a recent 3-2 away win against Arezzo. With solid home performances in recent weeks, the Rosanero will look to leverage their home advantage once again.

Mantova have also shown formidable early-season form, having won each of their last three matches. Their run includes an impressive 2-0 away victory over Lazio in the previous round of the cup, followed by league wins against Carrarese and Empoli. Their attack has been productive, scoring at least two goals in four of their last five fixtures.

Historical encounters between these two clubs have been tightly contested affairs. Across four recorded head-to-head meetings, Palermo remain unbeaten with one victory and three draws, including a 2-1 home victory in March 2026. Given Mantova's resilience on the road and Palermo's steady record in front of their home supporters, a closely fought battle is expected.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Palermo are undefeated in all four head-to-head fixtures against Mantova, recording one win and three draws.
  2. Palermo have won their last three competitive fixtures, including a 2-0 home victory against Lecce in the cup.
  3. Mantova enter on a three-match winning run across all competitions, having scored seven goals across those three games.
  4. The four previous meetings between these sides have averaged 2.25 goals per game, featuring three draws.
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Palermo at homeMantova away
1
Played
1
1-0-0
W-D-L
1-0-0
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Scored /game
—
—
Conceded /game
—
—
Clean sheets
—
—
Failed to score
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20%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
20%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
60%
Players

Key players this season

Palermo

  • J. Pohjanpalo3G
  • D. Johnsen1G · 2A
  • D. Vavassori1A

Mantova

  • F. Ruocco2G
  • D. Bragantini2A

League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.

History

Head-to-head

1
Palermo
3
Draws
0
Mantova

Palermo have won 1 of the last 4 meetings, averaging 2.3 goals a game, both teams scored in 75% of them.

  • 2026-03-04Palermo2-1Mantova
  • 2026-01-11Mantova1-1Palermo
  • 2025-02-16Palermo2-2Mantova
  • 2024-10-30Mantova0-0Palermo
Predictions

1 published market

FeaturedWON
Double Chance
Palermo or Draw
74%
Confidence

Palermo hold a consistent record against Mantova, remaining undefeated across all four historical meetings with one victory and three draws. Palermo have won their last three competitive matches, keeping clean sheets in two of those fixtures. While Mantova arrive in good form following their 2-0 cup win over Lazio, Palermo's home stability gives them the upper hand to secure at least a draw in regular time.

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Published September 1, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.