Palermo – Mantova

Palermo head into their home fixture against Mantova perched atop the table with 13 points from five games, having secured four wins and a draw while boasting a 10‑5 goal difference. Mantova, sitting third with 11 points, mirror Palermo’s attacking output of ten goals but have also conceded five, reflecting a perfectly balanced record of three victories and two stalemates. The clash pits the league leaders against a side that has never been beaten this season, promising a tight contest for the top two spots. With both teams unbeaten, the encounter could prove decisive in shaping the championship race.