Mantova – Empoli

Mantova’s three‑point home win over Empoli lifted the hosts to third place with 11 points from five games, their record of three victories and two draws underscored a solid defensive record of ten goals scored and only five conceded. Empoli, meanwhile, remain down in twelfth with six points after two wins and three defeats, their goal difference slipping to minus two after the 3‑1 loss. The result widened the gap between the two sides in their head‑to‑head meetings this season, as Mantova now hold the sole victory in the two‑match series. Both clubs will now look to build on the outcome as the league pushes further into the campaign.