Saturday, April 18, 2026 • 15:15
Stadio Renzo Barbera, Palermo
Palermo

Palermo

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Cesena

Cesena

Palermo vs Cesena predictions & stats

Top pick Palermo 67%, Over 2.5 goals 47%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Serie B.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
30%vs63%
Palermo / Cesena
Avg Goals/Game
1.63vs1.27
Combined avg: 2.90
Form
LWWLWvsDDLDL
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
47%vs17%
Palermo / Cesena

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
L
W
W
L
W
Away Team - Form
D
D
L
D
L
57
Points
40
16
Wins
11
9
Draws
7
5
Losses
12
49
Goals For
38
25
Goals Against
43
1.63
Avg Goals For/Game
1.27
22
Goals For 1st Half
18
8
Goals Against 1st Half
19
27
Goals For 2nd Half
20
17
Goals Against 2nd Half
24
14
Clean Sheets
5
7
Failed to Score
6
30%
BTTS %
63%
Serie B Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
130+3564
230+2463
330+2759
430+2457
530+1352
630+1647
730-241
830-540
930+238
1030-1436
1130-834
1230-633
1330-632
1430-1131
1530-1431
1630-1431
1730-1631
1830-1329
1930-1629
2030-1626
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

49%
Possession %
49%
366
Passes/Game
437
77%
Pass Accuracy %
82%
14.2
Shots/Game
12.7
4.5
Shots on Target/Game
4.1
10.2
Shots Inside Box/Game
8.6
4
Shots Outside Box/Game
4.1
5.2
Corners/Game
4.9
15.4
Fouls/Game
14
2.9
Saves/Game
2.6
8.7
Shots per Goal
10
2.7
Shots on Target per Goal
3.2
11
Games with More Possession
12
15
Games with Less Possession
15
1.7
Goals/Game when More Possession
0.9
1.5
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.5
50%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
23%
5
Points Won (Last 10 min)
2
5
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
4
0
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
PalermoCesena

Playing Style Analysis

Palermo

They maintain balanced possession (49%) Additionally, They've won 9 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball Meanwhile, They've dropped points in 3 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've salvaged 7 points from losing positions this season. However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 11 points dropped after taking the lead Additionally, They prioritize getting into dangerous areas (10.2 shots inside the box per game) Meanwhile, Defensively, they're aggressive (15.4 fouls/game). Positioned 4th, they're facing a team 4 places below them in the table.

Cesena

They maintain balanced possession (49%) Additionally, They've proven effective without the ball, winning 8 games with less possession Meanwhile, However, they've lost 10 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. Their mental strength shows: 3 wins after conceding first. They've salvaged 11 points from losing positions this season. However, they've blown 2 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead Additionally, Their game management needs work: 17 points dropped after taking the lead Meanwhile, Defensively, they're aggressive (14.0 fouls/game). Positioned 8th, they're facing a team 4 places above them in the table.

Palermo Half-Time Performance

Palermo home games half time results

Cesena Half-Time Performance

Cesena away games half time results

Palermo vs League Standings

Cesena vs League Standings