Palermo go host Mantova for Coppa Italia match wey go hold on September 3, 2026, by 12:00 PM. Filippo Inzaghi side don dey show say dem serious this season, with three wins from dia last four competitive matches.
Palermo don beat Lecce 2-0 for di previous round of di Coppa Italia, and dia Serie B form no bad at all. Dem don record back-to-back wins over Catanzaro and Juve Stabia, plus an impressive 2-3 victory away at Arezzo. New goalkeeper Mattia Perin, wey join from Juventus on permanent deal, don add experience to di squad wey dey chase return to Serie A.
Mantova for dia side no dey anyhow. Francesco Modesto boys get three wins from dia last five matches, including a 0-2 win at Lazio for Coppa Italia and a 3-1 Serie B success against Empoli. Dem dey show say dem fit compete with anybody.
Di two teams sabi each other well from Serie B. For dia last four meetings, only one game get decisive result — na Palermo win 2-1 for March 2026. Di rest na draws, including 1-1 for January 2026, 2-2 for February 2025, and goalless stalemate for October 2024.
Dis Coppa Italia tie na chance for both clubs to progress and gain confidence before di demanding Serie B season wey dey ahead. Palermo don win four from dia last five, conceding only two goals for dat run. Dem recent game na 2-3 win over Arezzo for August 30. Dem also beat Juve Stabia 1-0 before dat. Di only defeat for dis stretch na 2-0 friendly loss to Juventus.
Mantova recent form na solid, with three wins from five. Dem beat Empoli 3-1 for August 30, don beat Lazio 0-2 for Coppa Italia on August 16, and claim 3-2 victory over Monza earlier for di year. Di only heavy defeat na 5-0 loss to Frosinone for May, wey be outlier for otherwise competitive record.
Fans wey wan watch di game fit see am on Paramount+. Both managers no don release any team news yet, but expect updates close to kick-off.
