Mantova host leaders Palermo in battle of unbeaten sides
Second hosts first at the Stadio Martelli as early pace-setters Mantova and Palermo put their unbeaten Serie B records on the line.
Mantova sit second on 14 points after six games, having made a brilliant start to the campaign. Francesco Modesto's side are unbeaten, picking up three wins and two draws across their last five fixtures, including a recent 2-2 home draw against Pisa and a 2-0 shutout of Sampdoria.
Palermo lead the division after collecting 16 points from their opening six matches under Filippo Inzaghi. The Sicilian side arrive with four wins from their last five, edging Padova 2-1 at home last time out following a 1-1 draw at Avellino, but this visit to Mantova presents one of their toughest road tests yet.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Palermo are the stronger side — 114 rating points clear of Mantova.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
MantovaPalermoWhole season, home and away combined — Mantova 6 games, Palermo 6 games.
MantovaPalermoPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Serie B (Italy) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
