Catanzaro vs Mantova prediction, odds and how to watch

Mantova took the lead through Francesco Ruocco in the first half and held firm for long stretches, but Cesena's dominance in possession and attacking volume eventually earned them a share of the points in this Serie B encounter.

Südtirol dominated the basics for 90 minutes and were rewarded late on, with Rareș Burnete and Kenny Mixtur striking in the final five minutes to seal a deserved 2-0 Serie B victory over Catanzaro.

Mantova led through Edoardo Saporiti's header but Empoli scored three times in the final half-hour to claim a 3-1 away victory in a match that turned completely on its head after the break.

Catanzaro arrive at this Serie B fixture having lost four of their last five matches, while Mantova roll into town with three wins from their last five. Something has to give.

Mantova host a Pisa side that has not won away from home in their last ten attempts, making Sunday's Serie B fixture at the Stadio Danilo Martelli a potentially straightforward afternoon for the home side, provided they impose their structure early.

Sampdoria have quietly built one of the most reliable home records in Serie B this season, but Catanzaro arrive having scored freely while leaking goals at an alarming rate away from home. Something has to give at the Marassi on Saturday afternoon.

Mantova have been difficult to beat at home this season but Sampdoria arrive with a defensive structure that keeps games tight on the road. Sunday's fixture at the Stadio Danilo Martelli has the shape of a closely contested Serie B encounter.

Catanzaro host Carrarese on Saturday afternoon carrying the better home record and the more settled momentum, but both sides arrive at the Stadio Nicola Ceravolo with questions that only ninety minutes can answer.