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Palermo FC vs AS Cittadella, Serie B 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2023-24
Palermo FC
0 – 1
Full Time
AS Cittadella
Sun 12 Nov 2023 · 15:15 UTC Renzo Barbera HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 8' Francesco Amatucci
Y 56' Alessandro Salvi
Y 90' Simone Branca
Jacopo Segre 90' Y
Y 90' Luca Pandolfi

Overview

Match Preview

Palermo FC vs AS Cittadella — Serie B at Renzo Barbera.

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Fabbri

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

4
Palermo FC 4 games · Avg 1.8 goals AS Cittadella
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-12 Palermo FC 0–1 AS Cittadella

Recent Form

Palermo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Nov AS Cittadella H 0–1 L
08 Nov Brescia Calcio H 1–0 W
04 Nov UC Sampdoria A 0–1 L
29 Oct Calcio Lecco 1912 H 1–2 L
23 Oct Spezia Calcio H 2–2 D
07 Oct Modena FC 2018 A 2–0 W
AS Cittadella
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Nov Palermo FC A 1–0 W
04 Nov Brescia Calcio H 3–2 W
27 Oct US Cremonese H 1–2 L
21 Oct AC Pisa 1909 A 1–2 L
07 Oct Ternana Calcio H 2–2 D
01 Oct Calcio Lecco 1912 H 2–1 W

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Renzo Barbera will turn into a battlefield for Palermo FC and AS Cittadella.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 8' That looks like a foul for a card for Francesco Amatucci.
  • 13' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 18' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Palermo FC and AS Cittadella are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 23' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 28' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 28 minutes.
  • 33' 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.
  • 38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 43' It’s high time Edoardo Gorini made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' AS Cittadella make a change. Francesco Amatucci trudges off to be replaced by Luca Pandolfi on 46 minutes.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at Renzo Barbera. Palermo FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 56' Controversy at the stadium! Alessandro Salvi argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 60' It is a substitution in Palermo FC team. Roberto Insigne is replaced by Nicola Valente on 60 minute.
  • 65' 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 Giuseppe Aurelio suffering a number of foals already.
  • 67' A tactical swap from Palermo FC — Jacopo Segre on, Leo Stulac off on 67 minutes.
  • 69' The whistle greets Filippo Pittarello as he departs to be replaced by Tommy Maistrello.
  • 70' Valerio Mastrantonio gets the nod from AS Cittadella. He replaces Claudio Cassano and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 74' Matteo Angeli is replacing Stefano Negro for the AS Cittadella side.
  • 79' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 83' Fresh legs for Palermo FC! Liam Henderson comes on to replace Mamadou Coulibaly.
  • 84' Emil Kornvig has so much to prove this time. He replaces Giuseppe Carriero on 84 minute.
  • 89' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Simone Branca is booked for AS Cittadella — card on 90.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from AS Cittadella to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Palermo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Eugenio Corini

AS Cittadella Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Edoardo Gorini

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.91 Palermo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07 AS Cittadella xG
I would bet for: AS Cittadella or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Palermo FC30% Draw33% AS Cittadella37%
Actual: AS Cittadella win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 1.98
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Palermo FC or Draw
63%
Draw or AS Cittadella
70%
Palermo FC or AS Cittadella
67%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Palermo FC20% Draw55% AS Cittadella25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.3%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 2
7.5%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 3
2.6%
1 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Palermo FC

Handicap Palermo FC covers Push AS Cittadella covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 18% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 22% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Palermo FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
AS Cittadella keeps clean sheet
41% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.