Mantova – Ascoli

Mantova head into the clash on home soil perched in third place with 11 points, having amassed three wins and two draws while keeping a clean sheet in the league and boasting a 10‑5 goal difference. Their rivals Ascoli sit just a point behind in fifth, having secured three victories, one draw and one defeat, and they enter the game with a narrower 7‑4 margin on the scoresheet. Both sides have shown resilience this season, Mantova remaining unbeaten and Ascoli rebounding from an early loss to stay within striking distance of the podium. The encounter promises a tight contest as Mantova look to extend their unbeaten run and Ascoli aim to close the gap and climb back into the top‑four.