Bitesize Prediction: Mantova vs Palermo – 11/01/26

Competition: Serie B

Market: Palermo win

Odds: 11/10 @ 1xBet

Two sides who find themselves scrapping it out at opposite ends of the Serie B standings, Palermo will travel to Lombardy on Sunday afternoon when they meet Mantova.

Starting with the hosts, 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 and continuing to show plenty of cause for concern, the Lombardy-based outfit will be bracing themselves for another stern examination here. Putting in another toothless performance last time out as they eventually had to settle for an uneventful 0-0 stalemate against Carrarese, that is the only Serie B point that Sunday’s hosts have registered from their previous five consecutive appearances. Likewise, last seen at the Stadio Danilo Martelli falling to a 1-0 loss against Empoli, the former Crotone boss will also have a mounting headache over his side’s struggles in the final third. Along with failing to find the net in four of their last five outings, Mantova have also drawn back-to-back blanks in front of their own supporters.

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. With their sights firmly set on booking a lucrative Serie A return this season, the Eagles have registered 13 points from their previous five appearances – a run that stems back to a 1-1 stalemate away at Entella on November 22nd. Skyrocketing their way up the table and opening Sunday’s showdown knowing that they can move within touching distance of the authentic promotion spots, the former Pisa boss should be smelling a golden opportunity in Lombardy. With their Serie B purple patch underlined by a dominant 5-0 romp against Carrarese on November 29th, Inzaghi’s camp will be dreaming of a repeat performance this weekend.

Bet: Palermo 11/10 to beat Mantova in Sunday’s Serie B battle @ 1xBet