Saturday , 14 November 2026

Palermo FC vs Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC, Serie B 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2023-24
Palermo FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
Sun 5 May 2024 · 13:00 UTC Renzo Barbera HT 45' · FT 45'
Salim Diakite 16' Y
Y 45' Francesco Di Tacchio
Liam Henderson 73' Y
Fabio Lucioni 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Palermo FC vs Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC — Serie B at Renzo Barbera.

Match Details

  • Referee Marco Di Bello
5 games this season 🟨 3.2/game ⚽ 11.8 goals/game 🟥 2 total

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

1
2
Palermo FC 3 games · Avg 2.3 goals Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-05-05 Palermo FC 2–2 Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC 2023-09-16 Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC 0–1 Palermo FC

Recent Form

Palermo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 May Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC H 2–2 D
01 May Spezia Calcio A 0–1 L
27 Apr AC Reggiana H 1–2 L
19 Apr Parma Calcio 1913 H 0–0 D
13 Apr Cosenza Calcio A 1–1 D
06 Apr UC Sampdoria H 2–2 D
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 May Palermo FC A 2–2 D
01 May Cosenza Calcio H 0–1 L
27 Apr Ternana Calcio A 1–0 W
20 Apr Modena FC 2018 H 0–0 D
13 Apr AS Cittadella A 0–0 D
07 Apr Venezia FC H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Palermo FC Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
#1 Position #3
27 Points 20
11 Played 11
8 / 3 / 0 W / D / L 5 / 5 / 1
25 Scored 17
13 Conceded 7
+12 GD +10
2.45 PPG 1.82
73% Win % 45%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
Palermo FC this season
36% Clean Sheets
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC this season

Palermo FC are 1st (27 pts). Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC are 3rd (20 pts).

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
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/–
46-60
4/2
61-75
1/1
76+
4/–
■ 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
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
Andrea Silipo 4 G 1 A
Gabriele Gori 3 G 2 A
Matteo Brunori Sandri 1 G
Simone D'Uffizi 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Palermo FC have kicked off against Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 1' A stunning finish from Matteo Brunori Sandri — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 6' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Palermo FC and Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 11' Palermo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 16' A moment of madness from Salim Diakite on 16 minutes earns him a card. Palermo FC will be frustrated.
  • 21' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Fabrizio Caligara made 426 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 26' Palermo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 27' GOAL! Fabrizio Caligara scores on 27. Assisted by Raffaele Celia
  • 32' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 34' Edoardo Soleri is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
  • 39' 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.
  • 44' Over 44 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Francesco Di Tacchio.
  • 50' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 55' 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.
  • 57' Palermo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Liam Henderson is hanging Claudio Gomes on the field on 57 minute.
  • 58' Fresh legs for Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC! Ilija Nestorovski comes on to replace Jacopo Tarantino.
  • 63' 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.
  • 65' Simone D'Uffizi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Raffaele Celia at the 65 minute mark.
  • 68' Federico Di Francesco gets the nod from Palermo FC. He replaces Filippo Ranocchia and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' That is a card for Palermo FC. Liam Henderson will be fuming at that decision.
  • 78' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 82' Time for substitution for Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC. Marcello Falzerano is replaced by David Duris.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Leonardo Mancuso. He replaces Matteo Brunori Sandri on 83 minute.
  • 88' It’s high time Michele Mignani made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 90' Fabio Lucioni has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Palermo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michele Mignani

Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Massimo Carrera

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Fabrizio Caligara 2
Matteo Brunori 1
Leonardo Mancuso 1
Edoardo Soleri 1
Matteo Brunori Sandri 1
Filippo Ranocchia 1

Head to Head

2024-05-05 Palermo FC 2–2 Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC 2023-09-16 Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC 0–1 Palermo FC

Palermo FC Form

2024-05-05 Palermo FC 2–2 Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC D 2024-05-01 Spezia Calcio 1–0 Palermo FC L 2024-04-27 Palermo FC 1–2 AC Reggiana L 2024-04-19 Palermo FC 0–0 Parma Calcio 1913 D 2024-04-13 Cosenza Calcio 1–1 Palermo FC D 2024-04-06 Palermo FC 2–2 UC Sampdoria D

Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC Form

2024-05-05 Palermo FC 2–2 Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC D 2024-05-01 Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC 0–1 Cosenza Calcio L 2024-04-27 Ternana Calcio 0–1 Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC W 2024-04-20 Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC 0–0 Modena FC 2018 D 2024-04-13 AS Cittadella 0–0 Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC D 2024-04-07 Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC 0–0 Venezia FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.29 Palermo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31 Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC xG
I would bet for: Palermo FC or Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Palermo FC38% Draw28% Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Palermo FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
62%
Palermo FC or Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Palermo FC26% Draw48% Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC26%
Actual: Palermo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Palermo FC

Handicap Palermo FC covers Push Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 19% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 19% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Palermo FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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