Match Timeline
Gabriel Strefezza⚽
Liam Henderson🟨Lorenzo Insigne🟨Gabriel Strefezza🔄Joel Pohjanpalo⚽Hernani🔄Mattia Bani🟨Danel Sinani🔄Lorenzo Insigne⚽Niccolo Pierozzi🔄Filippo·Ranocchia🔄Lorenzo Insigne🔄Yari Verschaeren🔄Joel Pohjanpalo🔄Antonio Palumbo🟨Antonio Palumbo⚽Manuel Cicconi🟨Match Statistics
Starting Lineups
Palermo1:1
Starting XI
Sampdoria1:1
Starting XI
Head-to-Head
📈 Team Form & Statistics
ELO comparison
Pre-match ratings
 PalermoHome | Rating |  SampdoriaAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,642.2 | Overall | 1,477.2 |
| 1,651.7 | Match venue | 1,446.5 |
| 1,651.7 | At home | 1,521.7 |
| 1,524.4 | Away | 1,446.5 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,536.8 | Attack | 1,391.6 |
| 1,593.5 | Defence | 1,543.9 |
| 1,563.7 | Home attack | 1,416.9 |
| 1,495.8 | Away attack | 1,414.9 |
| 1,624.2 | Home defence | 1,563.5 |
| 1,531.1 | Away defence | 1,517 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,536.7 | Goal environment | 1,445 |
| 1,491.7 | Home goals | 1,425 |
| 1,545 | Away goals | 1,520 |
| 1,497.9 | Possession | 1,505.4 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,521.7 | Set-piece attack | 1,529.5 |
| 1,521.4 | Set-piece defence | 1,528.9 |
| 1,579 | Close games | 1,529.9 |
| 1,651.8 | Winning margin | 1,460.1 |
Match venue compares Palermo at home with Sampdoria away. All ratings are within this league.
Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.
📝 Match Preview
Palermo enters this Serie B fixture in formidable form, currently perched in 3rd place after securing two wins from their opening two matches. Their home record has been particularly impressive, boasting a 66.67% win rate over their last six home games and a high scoring average of 3.00 goals per match. This offensive output is complemented by a disciplined defense that has conceded only 0.83 goals per game at home, suggesting a team that is both potent in attack and sturdy in transition. In stark contrast, Sampdoria is struggling to find their footing, currently sitting in 17th place with just 1 point from 2 matches. Their away form is equally concerning, with a win rate of only 20.00% and a meager scoring average of 0.60 goals per game on the road. While Sampdoria has shown they can defend well—conceding only 0.80 goals away—their lack of offensive threat makes it difficult to keep pace with a high-powered Palermo side that is currently finding its rhythm. The head-to-head history shows a surprisingly balanced record, with six draws in ten meetings. However, the current momentum heavily favors the hosts. Palermo’s recent results—including a 5-2 victory in the Coppa Italia and a 3-2 win over Arezzo—demonstrate a team capable of both clinical finishing and high-scoring performances. Conversely, Sampdoria’s recent outings have been characterized by a lack of creativity, failing to secure a victory in their last two league fixtures. With Palermo's home advantage and Sampdoria's inability to find the net consistently away from home, the most logical outcome is a victory for the hosts. The disparity in league positions and current point tallies provides a significant cushion for a Palermo win. Key Points: - Palermo is in 3rd place with 6 points; Sampdoria is in 17th with 1 point. - Palermo averages 3.00 goals per game at home, while Sampdoria averages only 0.60 goals away. - Palermo has a 66.67% home win rate; Sampdoria has a 20.00% away win rate. - Palermo's recent form includes a 3-game winning streak across all competitions. - Sampdoria has struggled to score, averaging just 0.80 goals per game overall. Recommended Bet: Home Win
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