Palermo FC vs AS Cittadella, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Palermo FC vs AS Cittadella — Serie B at Stadio Renzo Barbera.
- Palermo FC 11 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
- AS Cittadella 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Francesco Fourneau
- Assistant 1 Alessandro Giallatini
- Assistant 2 Federico Fontani (Italy)
5 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 10.4 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo FC | 11 | 27 |
| 2 | Modena FC 2018 | 11 | 23 |
| 3 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 11 | 20 |
| 4 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 11 | 19 |
| 5 | Benevento Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 6 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | Hellas Verona FC | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | AC Pisa 1909 | 11 | 16 |
| 9 | US Cremonese | 11 | 15 |
| 10 | Padova Calcio | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | AC Cesena | 11 | 15 |
| 12 | FC Südtirol | 11 | 15 |
| 13 | SS Juve Stabia | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | SS Arezzo | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | UC Sampdoria | 11 | 11 |
| 16 | ACD Virtus Entella | 11 | 10 |
| 17 | Carrarese Calcio | 11 | 10 |
| 18 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 11 | 9 |
| 19 | Empoli FC | 11 | 9 |
| 20 | US Catanzaro | 11 | 6 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | AS Cittadella | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Oct | Mantova 1911 SSD | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Oct | AC Reggiana | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Modena FC 2018 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Oct | US Salernitana 1919 | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Sep | FC Südtirol | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | Palermo FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | UC Sampdoria | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Oct | Carrarese Calcio | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | Cosenza Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Oct | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 1–6 | L |
| 27 Sep | Frosinone Calcio | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Palermo FC this season
Palermo FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Palermo FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
6/3
61-75
5/3
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Palermo FC
| Dennis Johnsen | 7 G | 5 A |
| Dominic Vavassori | 6 G | 1 A |
| Joel Pohjanpalo | 2 G | 3 A |
| Antonio Palumbo | 2 G | 1 A |
| Filippo Ranocchia | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Palermo FC and AS Cittadella has kicked off!
- 5' It looks surprising Palermo FC does not make any changes. Sebastiano Desplanches has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 9' Simone Rabbi was booked on 9.
- 14' Palermo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 19' Palermo FC are deployed in a 4-1-4-1 today, looking to exploit space against AS Cittadella's 3-5-2 shape.
- 24' The -year-old Alessio Vita has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 29' Valerio Verre has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 34' AS Cittadella are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 39' It looks like no one’s ball. AS Cittadella is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 44' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 49' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 54' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 59' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 60' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Valerio Verre on 60 minutes.
- 65' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 66' It is a substitution in Palermo FC team. Niccolo Pierozzi is replaced by Salim Diakite on 66 minute.
- 67' AS Cittadella make a change. Simone Tronchin trudges off to be replaced by Andrea Tessiore on 67 minutes.
- 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Claudio Gomes on 75.
- 76' The crowd applauds Valerio Verre as he leaves the pitch. Matteo Brunori Sandri steps in for Palermo FC.
- 81' Palermo FC currently sit 6 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 82' Filippo Ranocchia gets the nod from Palermo FC. He replaces Claudio Gomes and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' Francesco D'Alessio is ready to make an impact after coming on for Simone Branca at the 83 minute mark.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Alessandro Salvi. He receives a card.
- 89' With 0 assists to his name this season, Edoardo Masciangelo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AS Cittadella.
- 90' GOAL! Luca Pandolfi fires home to make it 0-1!
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Luca Pandolfi.
- 90' Another change for AS Cittadella made on 90 minute. Alessio Vita leaves to be changed by Andrea Cecchetto.
- AS Cittadella celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Palermo FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 26
- 8
- 6
- 11
- 17
- 32
- 43
- 18
- 21
- 1
- 27
Bench
-
10
Filippo Ranocchia ↑ 82'
- 7
- 46
-
20
Thomas Henry ↑ 66'
- 29
- 19
-
3
Kristoffer Lund ↑ 66'
-
9
Matteo Brunori Sandri ↑ 76'
- 14
- 12
- 25
-
23
Salim Diakite ↑ 66'
Coach
Alessio Dionisi
AS Cittadella Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 23
- 2
- 36
-
21
Simone Rabbi ↓ Andrea Magrassi 66'
-
7
Luca Pandolfi ↓ Mario Ravasio 90'
- 32
- 8
- 24
- 26
-
16
Alessio Vita ↓ Andrea Cecchetto 90'
- 17
Bench
- 78
-
91
Mario Ravasio ↑ 90'
- 35
- 28
- 11
- 10
-
19
Francesco D'Alessio ↑ 83'
-
9
Andrea Magrassi ↑ 66'
-
18
Andrea Tessiore ↑ 67'
-
64
Andrea Cecchetto ↑ 90'
- 20
Coach
Alessandro Dal Canto
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luca Pandolfi | 3 |
| Alessio Vita | 2 |
| Kristoffer Lund | 1 |
| Edoardo Masciangelo | 1 |
Head to Head
Palermo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14
Palermo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
AS Cittadella xG
I would bet for:
Palermo FC or Draw 68% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: AS Cittadella win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Palermo FC or Draw
68%
Draw or AS Cittadella
64%
Palermo FC or AS Cittadella
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
14%
1 – 0
12%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
2.9%
3 – 0
2.7%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Palermo FC
| Handicap | Palermo FC covers | Push | AS Cittadella covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 21% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Palermo FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
AS Cittadella keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

