Coppa Italia 2025-2026: Venice-Mantova, the likely lineups

The 32nd finals of the Italian Cup continue. On Saturday, August 16, the program opens with the challenge between Venezia and Mantova. Kickoff at 6 p.m. at the ‘Penzo’. Up for grabs is a place in the round of 16 with the winner between Hellas Verona and Audace Cerignola.

Stroppa opts for the attacking tandem formed by Yeboah and Adorante, ahead of Fila. Nicolussi Caviglia in the midfield booth, while in defense Candela and Venturi play for a spot.

Possanzini is banking on Mancuso as the sole offensive terminal. Behind him Falletti in the three-quarter, with Bragantini and Fiori on the flanks. In defense, Cella is favored over Castellini for a place alongside Mantovani.

Possanzini’s defense.

Probable lineups

Venice (3-5-2): Stankovic; Candela, Korac, Franjc; Sagrado, Kike Perez, Nicolussi Caviglia, Busio, Compagnon; Yeboah, Adorante. All. Stroppa

Mantova (4-2-3-1): Festa; Festa; Radaelli, Cella, Mantovani, Bani; Trimboli, Majer; Bragantini, Falletti, Fiori; Mancuso. All. Possanzini