Palermo FC vs Cosenza Calcio, Serie B 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Palermo FC vs Cosenza Calcio — Serie B at Renzo Barbera.
- Palermo FC 5 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Cosenza Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Monaldi (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo FC | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Südtirol | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | Modena FC 2018 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | Padova Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 7 | Benevento Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | Hellas Verona FC | 5 | 7 |
| 9 | AC Cesena | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | AC Pisa 1909 | 5 | 7 |
| 12 | SS Arezzo | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Empoli FC | 5 | 6 |
| 14 | ACD Virtus Entella | 5 | 5 |
| 15 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 5 | 5 |
| 16 | US Cremonese | 5 | 5 |
| 17 | UC Sampdoria | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | SS Juve Stabia | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | US Catanzaro | 5 | 3 |
| 20 | Carrarese Calcio | 5 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Cosenza Calcio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Sep | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | FeralpiSalo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | AC Reggiana | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | SSC Bari | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Palermo FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | FC Südtirol | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Sep | Brescia Calcio | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Aug | Modena FC 2018 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Aug | Venezia FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Palermo FC this season
Palermo FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Palermo FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/2
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Palermo FC
| Dennis Johnsen | 3 G | 4 A |
| Dominic Vavassori | 2 G | |
| Tommaso Augello | 1 G | 1 A |
| Filippo Ranocchia | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Palermo FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Palermo FC have won 125 goals from 116 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' 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.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Palermo FC in their trying to find a way past Cosenza Calcio's compact .
- 25' Palermo FC is showing some good football. However, Palermo FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Palermo FC and Cosenza Calcio are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' It looks surprising Palermo FC does not make any changes. Michael Venturi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' Kristoffer Lund is ready to make an impact after coming on for Giuseppe Aurelio at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' 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.
- 53' Fresh legs for Cosenza Calcio! Filippo Sgarbi comes on to replace Andrea Meroni.
- 58' That is a card for Cosenza Calcio. Tommaso D'Orazio will be fuming at that decision.
- 63' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 67' Another change for Palermo FC made on 67 minute. Leo Stulac leaves to be changed by Claudio Gomes.
- 69' Mattia Viviani gets the nod from Cosenza Calcio. He replaces Federico Zuccon and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' It is a substitution in Cosenza Calcio team. Baldovino Cimino is replaced by Andrea Rispoli on 70 minute.
- 75' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 76' Palermo FC ring the changes. Francesco Di Mariano has done his job and it is now time for Roberto Insigne to step up.
- 81' Palermo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Leonardo Mancuso is hanging Federico Di Francesco on the field on 81 minute.
- 85' Luigi Canotto gets the nod from Cosenza Calcio. He replaces Manuel Marras and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' The referee calls foul for Jacopo Segre. He receives a card.
- 90' Gennaro Tutino is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The final score is 0-1.
Lineups
Palermo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 8
-
53
Liam Henderson ↓ Aljosa Vasic 67'
- 17
-
6
Leo Stulac ↓ Claudio Gomes 67'
- 37
- 32
- 22
- 5
- 31
- 9
Bench
- 15
-
4
Claudio Gomes ↑ 67'
-
11
Roberto Insigne ↑ 76'
- 80
-
7
Leonardo Mancuso ↑ 81'
- 18
- 13
- 1
-
3
Kristoffer Lund ↑ 46'
- 27
- 2
-
20
Aljosa Vasic ↑ 67'
Cosenza Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 23
- 1
-
7
Manuel Marras ↓ Luigi Canotto 85'
-
13
Andrea Meroni ↓ Filippo Sgarbi 53'
- 10
- 11
-
9
Gennaro Tutino ↓ Idriz Voca 85'
- 98
- 30
- 17
Bench
-
2
Filippo Sgarbi ↑ 53'
-
31
Luigi Canotto ↑ 85'
-
24
Mattia Viviani ↑ 69'
- 77
-
3
Andrea Rispoli ↑ 70'
- 26
-
42
Idriz Voca ↑ 85'
- 6
- 19
- 20
- 33
- 34
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luigi Canotto | 1 |
| Alessio Buttaro | 1 |
| Gennaro Tutino | 1 |
| Francesco Di Mariano | 1 |
| Tommaso Fumagalli | 1 |
| Joel Pohjanpalo | 1 |
| Niccolo Pierozzi | 1 |
| Matteo Brunori Sandri | 1 |
Head to Head
Palermo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.94
Palermo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Cosenza Calcio xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + Palermo FC or Draw 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Cosenza Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.87
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Palermo FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Cosenza Calcio
65%
Palermo FC or Cosenza Calcio
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.9%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.1%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
3%
3 – 0
2%
3 – 1
2%
1 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Palermo FC
| Handicap | Palermo FC covers | Push | Cosenza Calcio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 20% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Palermo FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Cosenza Calcio keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

