Sudtirol – Mantova

Sudtirol host Mantova in a top‑of‑the‑table clash with both sides level on 11 points after five games. The home side sit second, unbeaten with three wins and two draws and a goal difference of +6 (9‑3), while Mantova sit just above them in third, also unbeaten and boasting a slightly superior attack, 10 goals scored and a +5 margin. The encounter will be a pivotal test for the South Tyrolean outfit to extend their lead, whereas Mantova will look to overturn the narrow goal‑difference gap and leap into second place. Their head‑to‑head record this season adds extra intrigue, as each club aims to prove the better of the two unbeaten sides.