Serie B 2024-2025: Spezia-Mantova, the likely lineups

Spezia-Mantova, the probable formations

Spezia and Mantua will face each other on Saturday afternoon of the "Boxing Day" of Serie B, valid for the 19th day. Kickoff at 3 p.m. at the Stadio Alberto Picco.  On the one hand, the hosts aim to consolidate their positive series of results; on the other hand, the guests are still looking for their first away win in this Serie B season.

Luca D’Angelo, has to deal with the accumulated cautions of some of his key men. To avoid unnecessary risks, the former Pisa man should give a rest to Wisniewski and Salvatore Esposito, who will be replaced by Mateju and Degli Innocenti, respectively.

Davide Possanzini, on the other hand, will have to deal with heavy absences: Radaelli, Ruocco and Burrai. The coach, however, should confirm most of the starting 11 that triumphed with Frosinone in the previous championship round. The only novelties should be Mancuso and Galuppini, who will take the place of the unavailable Aramu and Bragantini.

Probable lineups

SPEZIA (3-5-2): Gori; Mateju, Hristov, Bertola; Elia, Cassata, Degli Innocenti, Candelari, Aurelio; Di Serio, P. Esposito. Coach: D’Angelo.

MANTOVA (4-2-3-1): Festa; Maggioni, Redolfi, Brignani, Bani; Artioli, Trimboli; Galuppini, Mancuso, Fiori; Mensah. Coach: Possanzini.