Palermo host Mantova at Stadio Renzo Barbera, Palermo on Saturday, Feb 13 at 3:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 2 points in the Serie B, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Palermo come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). Mantova travel in good form (3W 2D 0L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Palermo and Mantova have split their 4 meetings almost evenly (1W–3D–0W). Their last encounter ended in Palermo won 2–1.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Palermo win or a draw looks most likely.