Mantova vs Palermo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2026

Mantova vs Palermo Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Mantova Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -125

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The way forward could be to back Mantova with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -125 against Palermo. This means our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, which allows us to land a return with a draw.

Continue reading for our full Mantova vs Palermo betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Mantova vs Palermo Preview

Mantova square off against Palermo at Stadio Danilo Martelli, with kick-off set for 11:15 on Saturday 17 October.

Mantova won last time out by a 3-1 scoreline. It was on the road against Catanzaro at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo. I Virgiliani had eight shots on target and 49% possession, while Bodin Tomasevic, Francesco Ruocco and Davide Bragantini scored one goal apiece.

Palermo have won back-to-back Serie B games. The latest was on their travels where Empoli were beaten 4-2 at Stadio Carlo Castellani. The Sicily club had twelve shots on goal and enjoyed 59% possession, with Joel Pohjanpalo, Antonio Palumbo, Dennis Toerset Johnsen and Tommaso Cassandro finding the net.

H2H: 5-2 Triumph for Palermo in Last Head-to-Head

Palermo have beaten Mantova in their last two encounters, winning by 5-2 and 2-1 scorelines when hosting. The previous 5 H2H games have featured three draws and two Palermo victories.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Palermo	7	6	1	0	16	7	9	16:7	19
2	Mantova	7	4	2	1	13	8	5	13:8	14

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6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts. Mantova have had 53.3% possession and 4.1 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.5 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts, while being awarded 5.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Francesco Ruocco has found the net 5 times, with Vanja Vlahovic and Fahem Benaissa-Yahia scoring 2 each. Alessio Castellini is the top assists maker with 5.

Palermo have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, averaging 5.3 shots on goal, 16.4 attempts and 1.9 goals. Filippo Inzaghi's team average 50.1% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 5.2 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 14.3 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.

Dennis Toerset Johnsen is the leading goalscorer with 5, Joel Pohjanpalo has 4, with Antonio Palumbo and Dominic Vavassori getting 2. Dennis Toerset Johnsen is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 5.

Confirmed Lineups

Mantova confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Francesco Bardi (GK), Bodin Tomasevic, Stefano Cella, Alessio Castellini, Tommaso Del Lungo, Simone Trimboli, Rachid Kouda, Fahem Benaissa-Yahia, Davide Bragantini, Rares Ilie, Francesco Ruocco.

Palermo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mattia Perin (GK), Tommaso Cassandro, Mattia Bani, Pietro Ceccaroni, Tommaso Augello, Jacopo Segre, Filippo Ranocchia, Dominic Vavassori, Antonio Palumbo, Dennis Toerset Johnsen, Joel Pohjanpalo.

Main Match Prediction

We’re backing Mantova at -125 in this Serie B game with a +0.25 goal start. We think that the home team will have the edge and we can therefore feel confident of a return with this bet.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Mantova in 6 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Mantova in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Mantova in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Palermo in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Palermo in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Mantova in 3 of their last 5 games against Palermo.

Our Serie B experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 55.6% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mantova 1 - 0 Palermo

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Mantova to win 1-0. The odds of +700 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Corners Prediction

Palermo Over 4.5 Corners -149

Palermo have had over 4.5 corners in two straight games, with Mantova conceding over 4.5 corners in their past five games. We’re going to take the Overs for Palermo Team Corners, with this line standing out and you can get odds of -149.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Mantova

Total

9.30 4.10 5.20

Home

9.50 5.00 4.50

Away

9.30 3.90 5.40

Palermo

Total

9.20 4.00 5.20

Home

9.10 5.20 3.90

Away

10.20 4.90 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-108

Mantova Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-130

Palermo Corners

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+104

Most Corners

1

+110

X

+640

2

-106

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Mantova vs Palermo Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Palermo are forecasted to have a 45% chance of triumphing in this Serie B encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being +123. The +200 means that Mantova are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Palermo available at -164 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Mantova at +114.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -172 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+200

X

+250

2

+123

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+120

2

+165

Double Chance

1X

-175

12

-400

X2

-303

Draw No Bet

1

+114

2

-164

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-125

2 Hcp -0.25

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-102

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+114

Stats: Last 10 Serie B matches only.
Mantova haven’t lost any of their past four games at Stadio Danilo Martelli. I Virgiliani have managed seven victories, two draws and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Palermo haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive away matches. The Sicily club have racked up four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

The last Stadio Danilo Martelli meeting saw Mantova and Palermo draw 1-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Mantova Home Stats		7-2-1	2.80	1.90	0.90	5	5	5	5
Palermo Away Stats		4-3-3	2.70	1.20	1.50	4	6	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Mantova vs Palermo Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Mantova vs Palermo team news before wagering. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Serie B lineups along with the latest injury developments.

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