Palermo vs Mantova (3 September 2026, Coppa Italia): match facts, form and head-to-head

Palermo’s attacking flair was on full display at home as they hammered Mantova 5‑2, stretching their lead at the top of the table to 13 points from four wins and a draw. The victory not only boosted Palermo’s goal difference to +5 (10‑5) but also widened the gap on third‑placed Mantova, who sit on 11 points after an unbeaten run of three wins and two draws. This result also settled the season’s head‑to‑head, giving Palermo the sole win in their two meetings. With Mantova now three points behind, the chase for the championship is heating up as both sides look to maintain their unbeaten records.