Serie B is preparing for a very important Lombard derby: Mantova will face Cremonese at the Danilo Martelli Stadium this evening. The match, scheduled for the evening, represents a turning point for both teams, who find themselves in very different positions in the table.
Mantova, led by Francesco Modesto, is in second place, just five points behind leader Palermo. The team has just concluded a round by winning against Entella, a result that has reinvigorated the red and whites after the defeat against Palermo. Modesto, expecting to keep most of the lineup, highlighted some uncertainties in midfield, including the choice between Gouda and Trimboli, and a possible exchange between Ilie and Bragantini. The main objective is to consolidate the position in second place and prevent the gap from Palermo from widening further.
Cremonese, under the guidance of Fabio Pecchia, finds itself in a more critical situation. The team is in third last place after a home defeat against Juve Stabia. With the victory against Padova on September 6th, Cremonese has not achieved a positive result to date. Pecchia will have to do without five players, but will be able to count on the returns of Pezzella and Stucker. On the pitch, the focus will be on the midfield, where there could be a change between Grassi and Thorsby, with Lottici Tessadri as a possible replacement. For the attack line, De Luca was favored over Nasti, while behind him the trident formed by Licina, Berti and Vandeputte will appear.
The match will be refereed by Rapuano, with the support of Paterna's VAR. Both teams have expressed the need to get points at this crucial stage of the championship. Mantova aims to strengthen their position in second place, while Cremonese tries to avoid further slips in the rankings and regain confidence after a series of disappointing results. The outcome of this match could have a significant impact on the future of both teams in Serie B.