Saturday , 14 November 2026

Palermo FC vs US Cremonese, Serie B 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2024-25
Palermo FC
2 – 3
Full Time
US Cremonese
Fri 14 Mar 2025 · 19:30 UTC Stadio Renzo Barbera 23,683 HT 45' · FT 45'
Claudio Gomes 55' 1–0
Matteo Brunori Sandri pen 72' 2–0
2–1 74' Paulo Dentello
2–2 86' Mattia Valoti
2–3 90+5' Michele Collocolo
Pietro Ceccaroni 6' Y
Y 28' Paulo Dentello
Matteo Brunori Sandri 53' Y
Y 71' Matteo Bianchetti
Valerio Verre 73' Y
Salim Diakite 78' Y
Aljosa Vasic 81' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Palermo FC vs US Cremonese — Serie B at Stadio Renzo Barbera.

Match Details

  • Referee Giuseppe Collu (Italy)
  • Assistant 1 Pasquale Capaldo
  • Assistant 2 Marco Ricci (Italy)
5 games this season 🟨 4.8/game ⚽ 11.4 goals/game 🟥 1 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

2
1
1
Palermo FC 4 games · Avg 3.8 goals US Cremonese
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-14 Palermo FC 2–3 US Cremonese 2024-08-27 US Cremonese 0–1 Palermo FC 2024-02-24 US Cremonese 2–2 Palermo FC 2023-12-26 Palermo FC 3–2 US Cremonese

Recent Form

Palermo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Mar US Cremonese H 2–3 L
08 Mar UC Sampdoria A 1–1 D
02 Mar Brescia Calcio H 1–0 W
23 Feb Cosenza Calcio A 3–0 W
16 Feb Mantova 1911 SSD H 2–2 D
09 Feb Spezia Calcio A 2–2 D
US Cremonese
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Mar Palermo FC A 3–2 W
08 Mar US Catanzaro H 4–0 W
01 Mar Carrarese Calcio A 2–2 D
22 Feb AC Cesena H 1–2 L
15 Feb SSC Bari A 1–1 D
09 Feb FC Südtirol H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Palermo FC US Cremonese
#1 Position #9
27 Points 15
11 Played 11
8 / 3 / 0 W / D / L 4 / 3 / 4
25 Scored 14
13 Conceded 12
+12 GD +2
2.45 PPG 1.36
73% Win % 36%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
Palermo FC this season
36% Clean Sheets
US Cremonese this season

Palermo FC are 1st (27 pts). US Cremonese are 9th (15 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
US Cremonese
0-15
3/1
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/4
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
5/2
■ 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
US Cremonese
Federico Bonazzoli 6 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Palermo FC launch into their encounter with US Cremonese.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 6' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Pietro Ceccaroni on 6 minutes.
  • 11' It looks like no one’s ball. US Cremonese is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 16' 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.
  • 21' Palermo FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 26' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 28' Paulo Dentello has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 28.
  • 33' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 33 minutes.
  • 38' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 48' Supporters expect more eagerness from Valerio Verre, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Renzo Barbera with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 53' A moment of madness from Matteo Brunori Sandri on 53 minutes earns him a card. Palermo FC will be frustrated.
  • 55' Claudio Gomes does the damage! The net is bulging and Palermo FC surge ahead!
  • 60' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 65' The home supporters are growing impatient. Palermo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 70' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 71' Poor challenge from Matteo Bianchetti. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 72' A stunning finish from Matteo Brunori Sandri — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 72' Marco Nasti is replacing Manuel De Luca for the US Cremonese side.
  • 73' The referee has no hesitation. Valerio Verre is booked for Palermo FC — card on 73.
  • 74' Goal! Paulo Dentello scores his 3 goal in 427 matches.
  • 78' That is a card for Palermo FC. Salim Diakite will be fuming at that decision.
  • 79' Fresh legs for Palermo FC! Jacopo Segre comes on to replace Claudio Gomes.
  • 80' Luca Zanimacchia is replacing Tommaso Barbieri for the US Cremonese side.
  • 81' Palermo FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 81.
  • 85' A change in the US Cremonese ranks — Michele Castagnetti exits the field as Michele Collocolo enters on 85.
  • 86' Mattia Valoti has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 86 minutes.
  • 90' A tactical swap from Palermo FC — Jeremy Le Douaron on, Matteo Brunori Sandri off on 90 minutes.
  • It finishes all square. Palermo FC and US Cremonese share the spoils 2-3.

Lineups

Palermo FC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alessio Dionisi

US Cremonese Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giovanni Stroppa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Michele Castagnetti 2
Matteo Brunori Sandri 2
Paulo Dentello 1
Michele Collocolo 1
Paolo Ghiglione 1
Claudio Gomes 1
Federico Di Francesco 1
Leo Stulac 1

Head to Head

2025-03-14 Palermo FC 2–3 US Cremonese 2024-08-27 US Cremonese 0–1 Palermo FC 2024-02-24 US Cremonese 2–2 Palermo FC 2023-12-26 Palermo FC 3–2 US Cremonese

Palermo FC Form

2025-03-14 Palermo FC 2–3 US Cremonese L 2025-03-08 UC Sampdoria 1–1 Palermo FC D 2025-03-02 Palermo FC 1–0 Brescia Calcio W 2025-02-23 Cosenza Calcio 0–3 Palermo FC W 2025-02-16 Palermo FC 2–2 Mantova 1911 SSD D 2025-02-09 Spezia Calcio 2–2 Palermo FC D

US Cremonese Form

2025-03-14 Palermo FC 2–3 US Cremonese W 2025-03-08 US Cremonese 4–0 US Catanzaro W 2025-03-01 Carrarese Calcio 2–2 US Cremonese D 2025-02-22 US Cremonese 1–2 AC Cesena L 2025-02-15 SSC Bari 1–1 US Cremonese D 2025-02-09 US Cremonese 3–1 FC Südtirol W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.04 Palermo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54 US Cremonese xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Palermo FC46% Draw25% US Cremonese29%
Actual: US Cremonese win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.58
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Palermo FC or Draw
71%
Draw or US Cremonese
54%
Palermo FC or US Cremonese
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Palermo FC37% Draw40% US Cremonese23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 2
6.6%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.8%
1 – 0
5.1%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4.1%
3 – 0
3.9%
0 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — Palermo FC

Handicap Palermo FC covers Push US Cremonese covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 15% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 20% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 15% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Palermo FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
US Cremonese keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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