Palermo FC vs AC Cesena, Serie B 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Palermo FC vs AC Cesena — Serie B at Stadio Renzo Barbera.
- Palermo FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AC Cesena 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Giuseppe Collu (Italy)
- Assistant 1 Francesco Luciani (Italy)
- Assistant 2 Paolo Bitonti (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezia FC | 38 | 82 |
| 2 | Frosinone Calcio | 38 | 81 |
| 3 | AC Monza | 38 | 76 |
| 4 | SSC Bari | 38 | 40 |
| 5 | AC Reggiana | 38 | 37 |
| 6 | Delfino Pescara 1936 | 38 | 35 |
| 7 | Spezia Calcio | 38 | 35 |
| 8 | Palermo FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | US Catanzaro | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Modena FC 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | SS Juve Stabia | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Padova Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | AC Cesena | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Carrarese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | UC Sampdoria | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACD Virtus Entella | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Empoli FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | FC Südtirol | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Benevento Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Hellas Verona FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | AC Pisa 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | SS Arezzo | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | US Cremonese | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | AC Cesena | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Apr | Frosinone Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Apr | Calcio Avellino SSD | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | Padova Calcio | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | SS Juve Stabia | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Mar | AC Monza | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Palermo FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Apr | SS Juve Stabia | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | FC Südtirol | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Mar | US Catanzaro | H | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Mar | Mantova 1911 SSD | A | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Mar | Frosinone Calcio | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Palermo FC | AC Cesena | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #14 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Palermo FC are 8th (0 pts). AC Cesena are 14th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Stadio Renzo Barbera will turn into a battlefield for Palermo FC and AC Cesena.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Dimitri Bisoli suffering a number of foals already.
- 9' Magnificent from Joel Pohjanpalo! That is 48 goals in 541 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 14' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 19' The travelling AC Cesena supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 24' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 29' Jeremy Le Douaron is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Palermo FC so far.
- 34' Giacomo Vrioni has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 39' Tommaso Berti, a Italy midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 41' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Alberto Cerri on 41 minutes.
- 46' Palermo FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 46.
- 51' Angola international Rui Modesto has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' Palermo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AC Cesena backline.
- 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 66' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Palermo FC and AC Cesena are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 71' Brilliant from the ! Joel Pohjanpalo makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 71.
- 72' The AC Cesena bench stirs into life. Tommaso Corazza is withdrawn and Gianluca Frabotta gets his opportunity.
- 74' A change in the Palermo FC ranks — Antonio Palumbo exits the field as Samuel Giovane enters on 74.
- 77' Giacomo Vrioni has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marco Olivieri on 77 minute.
- 80' Jacopo Segre makes way for Aljosa Vasic at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Palermo FC.
- 85' Palermo FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 88' The crowd applauds Joel Pohjanpalo as he leaves the pitch. Giacomo Corona steps in for Palermo FC.
- 90' Fresh legs for AC Cesena! Tommaso Arrigoni comes on to replace Tommaso Berti.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Palermo FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Palermo FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 10
-
8
Jacopo Segre ↓ Aljosa Vasic 80'
- 20
- 1
- 13
- 3
- 5
- 32
- 21
- 18
- 27
Bench
- 28
- 19
-
96
Giangiacomo Magnani ↑ 80'
- 66
- 72
-
11
Emmanuel Gyasi ↑ 74'
-
17
Samuel Giovane ↑ 74'
-
31
Giacomo Corona ↑ 88'
-
14
Aljosa Vasic ↑ 80'
- 77
Coach
Filippo Inzaghi
AC Cesena Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
- 33
-
7
Alberto Cerri ↓ Riccardo Ciervo 72'
- 25
-
32
Marco Olivieri ↓ Giacomo Vrioni 77'
- 27
- 19
- 9
- 14
- 15
- 26
Bench
-
8
Gaetano Castrovilli ↑ 72'
-
22
Giacomo Vrioni ↑ 77'
-
6
Tommaso Arrigoni ↑ 90'
- 24
-
99
Gianluca Frabotta ↑ 72'
-
11
Riccardo Ciervo ↑ 72'
- 16
- 1
- 70
- 17
- 23
- 18
Coach
Ashley Cole
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joel Pohjanpalo | 2 |
| Giacomo Calo | 1 |
| Dario Saric | 1 |
| Niccolo Pierozzi | 1 |
Head to Head
Palermo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.88
Palermo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
AC Cesena xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 83%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Palermo FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 1.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 2.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Palermo FC or Draw
87%
Draw or AC Cesena
50%
Palermo FC or AC Cesena
63%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Palermo FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
33.5%
1 – 0
25.6%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9%
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.2%
3 – 1
1.3%
1 – 2
1.2%
0 – 2
1.1%
4 – 0
0.7%
2 – 2
0.7%
Asian Handicap — Palermo FC
| Handicap | Palermo FC covers | Push | AC Cesena covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 12% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 30% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 9% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Palermo FC keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
AC Cesena keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.