Serie B 2024-2025: Mantua-Bari, the likely lineups

Mantova-Bari, the probable formations

Bari is looking for an away win, which it has been missing since Nov. 10 against Salernitana, and faces a Mantova in good form after the draw against Palermo. The Virgilians, close to the playout zone, do not have a good home performance, with only one win in their last 5 matches. The Apulians, with only one win in 2025, must win to avoid losing ground in the playoff positions.

Possanzini must decide whether to keep the 3-man defense or return to the traditional formation. Either way, De Maio and Brignani are confirmed, with Giordano likely to start. In midfield, captain Burrai è sure of his place, while in attack the main danger è Mancuso. Former Aramu will start from the bench.

Longo must do without Lella and Vicari, with forced choices in defense: Pucino on the right, Mantovani in the center and Obaretin on the left. In midfield, the Maita-Benali è pair is confirmed, with Favasuli and Dorval on the outsides. In attack, Bellomo è certain of the place after the good test with Cremonese, while Falletti and Favilli could play next to him.

Probable lineups

Mantova (3-4-1-2): Festa; Brignani, De Maio, Solini; Radaelli, Artioli, Burrai, Giordano; Trimboli; Mancuso, Mensah. Coach: Possanzini.

Bari (3-4-1-2): Radunovic; Pucino, Mantovani, Obaretin; Favasuli, Maita, Benali, Dorval; Bellomo, Falletti; Favilli. Coach: Longo.