Serie B 2025-2026: Mantua-Empoli, the likely lineups

Empoli goes to Mantua in the 17th day of Serie B. Kickoff at 5:15 p.m. at ‘Martelli’. The hosts, coming off three consecutive knockouts, go on the hunt for redemption under new coach Modesto. They are no better off than the Tuscans, who finished outside the playoff zone after two straight defeats.

Within the ranks of the biancorossi, a switch to a three-man defense is not ruled out: in attack space for the’former Mancuso, with Ruocco and Marras on his flanks, while in midfield Trimboli and Artioli in the middle, with Maggioni and Bani on the outsides.

Dionisi is instead expected to confirm the 3-4-1-2, with Ceesay deployed in the three-quarter behind Pellegri and Shpendi. Midfield dike composed of Degli Innocenti and Yepes, in defense possible debut for Indragoli.

Probable lineups

Mantova (3-4-3): Festa; Mullen, Cella, Castellini; Maggioni, Trimboli, Artioli, Bani; Marras, Mancuso, Ruocco. Coach: Modesto

Empoli (3-4-1-2): Fulignati; Indragoli, Guarino, Obaretin; Elia, Degli Innocenti, Yepes, Moruzzi; Ceesay; Shpendi, Pellegri. Coach: Dionisi