Palermo (home)
- Palermo have had a fantastic Serie B campaign thus far, occupying fourth place with 65 points after 34 games.
- Palermo have won 12, drawn four and lost just one of their 17 home Serie B matches this campaign.
- They are vertical, proactive, and have a knack for overwhelming opponents with the tempo of the game.
- No player is more prolific than Joel Pohjanpalo, who sits top of the Serie B scoring charts with 21 goals in 34 games.
Cesena FC (away)
- Cesena FC have also had a solid campaign, occupying eighth place with 44 points after 34 Serie B outings, and they are battling hard for a playoff berth.
- Cesena FC have conceded 25 goals in 17 away Serie B games this season.
- Cesena FC have won just one of their last five (D2, L2).
- Cesena are a reactive team, who play with a compact defensive block, are quick in transition through their wing-backs and then try to hold firm when out of possession.
- Tommaso Corazza is Cesena’s talisman and has scored 2 of their last six goals in his last five appearances, while Cristian Shpendi has also found his scoring form, netting 11 times in 33 Serie B appearances.
Head-to-Head
- There is no clear result here, with Palermo not winning their last three Serie B meetings with Cesena, but the last head-to-head ended 1-1 at Cesena.
- Palermo will have to be at their best to beat Cesena here, but their style and home form should see them through.
Palermo
Joel Pohjanpalo sits top of the Serie B scoring charts with 21 goals in 34 games .
Cesena
Tommaso Corazza is Cesena’s talisman and has scored 2 of their last six goals in his last five appearances, while Cristian Shpendi has also found his scoring form, netting 11 times in 33 Serie B appearances .
Betting Insights
- Palermo have only conceded ten home goals in 17 Serie B outings, so Both teams to score - No at 1.95 is suggested.
- Palermo are the obvious choice for the win at 1.56, though Cesena will make it tough for them.
Prediction
A home win is the most likely outcome, but Cesena will be hopeful that their compact, reactive approach can keep it close.
