Mantova and Palermo drew 1-1 in a Serie B fixture on January 11, 2026. The match at the Stadio Danilo Martelli was a closely contested affair, with both teams having to settle for a point. Palermo took the lead with a well-worked team move finished from close range. Mantova, showing great spirit, fought back and equalized in the second half through a deflected shot that wrong-footed the goalkeeper. Both sides had chances to win the game in a frantic final ten minutes, with Palermo's striker hitting the crossbar. The draw did little to help either team's specific goals, leaving them in mid-table obscurity. The Mantova manager was pleased with his team's response, while the Palermo coach felt his side dropped two points after taking the lead.