2026-2027 Serie B: Mantova vs. Verona, Probable Lineups
The match between Mantova and Hellas Verona, scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at 5:15 p.m. at the Danilo Martelli Stadium, is a showdown that means much more than just three points. The Mincio Derby, part of Matchday 11 of the 2026–2027 Serie B season, pits the league’s fourth- and fifth-place teams against each other, separated by just three points. Francesco Modesto’s Biancorossi sit in fourth place with 18 points, while Marco Baroni’s Scaligeri trail with 15. A win would allow Mantova to extend its lead over its rivals to +6, while Verona would have the chance to catch up and temporarily overtake them thanks to its advantage in head-to-head matchups.
Mantova heads into the match following a 1-1 draw on the road against Modena and aims to capitalize on home-field advantage to solidify its position in the playoff zone. Modesto can count on the return of Kouda, who is expected to start in midfield.
Verona, on the other hand, has regained confidence thanks to its victory over Carrarese and wants to build on its recent results. Baroni is expected to stick with most of the starting lineup that earned the last three points, with Iannoni favored over Bernede in midfield.
Probable lineups:
MANTOVA (3-4-2-1): Bardi; Tomasevic, Cella, Castellini; Del Lungo, Trimboli, Kouda, Benaissa; Ilie, Bragantini; Ruocco. Head Coach: Francesco Modesto.
VERONA (4-3-3): Perilli; Zappa, Slotsager, Edmundsson, Frese; Harroui, Le Borgne, Iannoni; Sezonienko, Mosquera, Sarr. Head Coach: Marco Baroni.
