Italy - Serie BData current as of September 11, 2026

Pescara vs Palermo: match statistics

Pescara crest
Pescara
2 : 1half-time 0:0
Palermo crest
Palermo
120%(4.13)
X25%(3.64)
255%(1.82)

Palermo is the clear favorite for this match, sitting in 4th place in the table with impressive form – 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches (2.6 points per game). Pescara is in last, 20th place, with only a 15% home win rate and just 1 win in their last 5 matches (0.8 points per game). The goal difference is stark: Palermo has a +6 away goal difference, while Pescara has a -5 at home. The visitors show a significantly better shot conversion rate (11% vs the hosts' 7%) and a more solid defense (1.0 goals conceded per away game vs the hosts' 1.62 at home). Palermo has scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches, confirming their excellent offensive form. Considering all statistics, an away win for Palermo is the most likely outcome.

Pescara vs Palermo: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Pescara played against Palermo in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 2:1.

Recent form

Pescara has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Palermo has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Pescara scores 1.15 goals per game and allows 1.96. Palermo scores 1.73 and allows 0.73. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 65% of Pescara's games and 38% of Palermo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 62% and 46%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Pescara has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.52 per game. Pescara takes 14.7 shots per game, while Palermo takes 14.0.

First-half and second-half trends

Pescara leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Palermo leads at halftime in 54% and scores 1.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Pescara's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Palermo, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Serie B games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Palermo is the clear favorite for this match, sitting in 4th place in the table with impressive form – 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches (2.6 points per game). Pescara is in last, 20th place, with only a 15% home win rate and just 1 win in their last 5 matches (0.8 points per game). The goal difference is stark: Palermo has a +6 away goal difference, while Pescara has a -5 at home. The visitors show a significantly better shot conversion rate (11% vs the hosts' 7%) and a more solid defense (1.0 goals conceded per away game vs the hosts' 1.62 at home). Palermo has scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches, confirming their excellent offensive form. Considering all statistics, an away win for Palermo is the most likely outcome.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
2 : 1
Second half

Game stats

53Possession (%)47
PescaraPalermo
15Shots12
PescaraPalermo
9Shots on target5
PescaraPalermo
1.84xG1.4
PescaraPalermo
9Corners4
PescaraPalermo
36Dangerous attacks39
PescaraPalermo
10Fouls14
PescaraPalermo
4Cards2
PescaraPalermo

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.15Goals scored / game1.73
PescaraPalermo
1.96Goals allowed / game0.73
PescaraPalermo
49%Average possession49%
PescaraPalermo
4.46Shots on target / game4.38
PescaraPalermo

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

14.73Shots per game13.96
PescaraPalermo
4.46Shots on target4.38
PescaraPalermo
7.8%Shot conversion12.4%
PescaraPalermo
49%Possession49%
PescaraPalermo
1.53xG for1.52
PescaraPalermo
1.66xG against1.33
PescaraPalermo

Shooting quality

Pescara: AttackingPalermo: Balanced
PescaraPalermo
Accuracy (shots on target)30%31%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.100.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.260.39

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Palermo is 225% better for: last-5 form.

0.8 pts / game - Pescara · 2.6 pts / game - Palermo

Pescara
DLLWL
Season result split
12% W35% D54% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-9-14
0.69 pts / game · goal difference -21
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-5-6
Last 5 at home
1-1-3
LWLDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.62Opponent xG: 1.64BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
Palermo
WWDWW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
54% W35% D12% L
Season (W-D-L)
14-9-3
1.96 pts / game · goal difference +26
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-1-0
2.60 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
4-6-2
Last 5 away
1-4-0
DDDWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 3.0Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.53Opponent xG: 1.54BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 100%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Palermo is 50% better for: goals scored per game.

1.15 goals / game - Pescara · 1.73 goals / game - Palermo

Palermo is 168% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.96 goals / game - Pescara · 0.73 goals / game - Palermo

Pescara scoring profile: mixed

Pescara scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while Palermo keeps a clean sheet in 50% (13 of 26 meczów).

Palermo scoring profile: very strong

Palermo scores in 77% of games (20 of 26 meczów), while Pescara keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 26 meczów).

30Goals scored (season)45
PescaraPalermo
51Goals conceded (season)19
PescaraPalermo
3.12Average goals per game2.46
PescaraPalermo
5Goals scored (last 5)15
PescaraPalermo
9Goals conceded (last 5)5
PescaraPalermo

How often they score at least...

73%1 goal77%
PescaraPalermo
31%2 goals50%
PescaraPalermo
8%3 goals31%
PescaraPalermo
4%4 goals8%
PescaraPalermo

How often they concede at least...

92%1 goal50%
PescaraPalermo
69%2 goals15%
PescaraPalermo
23%3 goals8%
PescaraPalermo
8%4 goals0%
PescaraPalermo

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

Goal patterns

31%BTTS at half-time4%
PescaraPalermo
12%BTTS in both halves4%
PescaraPalermo
19%Scored in both halves38%
PescaraPalermo

BTTS and goal count

50%Min. 3 goals and BTTS23%
PescaraPalermo
12%Min. 3 goals without BTTS23%
PescaraPalermo
40%BTTS - last 540%
PescaraPalermo

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

81%Min. 1 goal before half-time81%
PescaraPalermo
35%Min. 2 goals before half-time19%
PescaraPalermo
8%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
PescaraPalermo

2nd half

92%Min. 1 goal after half-time69%
PescaraPalermo
58%Min. 2 goals after half-time42%
PescaraPalermo
27%Min. 3 goals after half-time23%
PescaraPalermo

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Palermo is 85% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1 pts / game - Pescara · 1.85 pts / game - Palermo

Pescara - half-time state
19% leading42% draw38% trailing
Palermo - half-time state
54% leading23% draw23% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1Points per game (1st half)1.85
PescaraPalermo
0.5Goals scored (1st half)0.73
PescaraPalermo
0.73Goals conceded (1st half)0.27
PescaraPalermo
1.23Average goals (1st half)1
PescaraPalermo
35%Clean sheet before half-time73%
PescaraPalermo
54%No goal before half-time42%
PescaraPalermo

After half-time (2nd half)

0.85Points per game (2nd half)1.69
PescaraPalermo
0.65Goals scored (2nd half)1
PescaraPalermo
1.23Goals conceded (2nd half)0.46
PescaraPalermo
1.88Average goals (2nd half)1.46
PescaraPalermo
19%Clean sheet after half-time65%
PescaraPalermo
54%No goal after half-time42%
PescaraPalermo

Pescara - second-half results

19% W27% D54% L
26
Half-time points
13
Half-time goals
-6
Goal difference (1st half)
22
Second-half points
-15
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding63%

Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 12%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+0.5

Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Palermo - second-half results

42% W42% D15% L
48
Half-time points
19
Half-time goals
+12
Goal difference (1st half)
44
Second-half points
+14
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.85
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 54% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Pescara - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.401.00
Goals scored / game0.40.6
Goals allowed / game1.00.8
Average goals per game1.41.4
1 goal80%100%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet20%20%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-3-1
Half-time: 0% leading - 40% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 2
Palermo - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.202.40
Goals scored / game1.21.8
Goals allowed / game0.20.8
Average goals per game1.42.6
1 goal80%100%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals0%60%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal20%0%
Goal difference+5+5
Half-time: 60% leading - 40% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 80% won - 0% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 6

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Pescara
ScoredConceded
5
4
0-15
2
10
16-30
6
5
31-45
2
13
46-60
6
7
61-75
9
12
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

Palermo
ScoredConceded
5
1
0-15
6
0
16-30
8
6
31-45
10
3
46-60
5
4
61-75
11
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.79
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
0.9 : 1.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
113%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
52%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+79%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
56%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
6%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 17 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Pescara

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.13
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.68
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.38
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.30
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
83%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
181%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.11
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
30% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 17% come in the first quarter-hour.
30%

Palermo

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.19
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.81
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-15.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.21
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.60
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
160%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
53%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.64
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
24% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
24%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).

Teams vs league

PescaraLigaPalermo
Average goals per game 3.122.47 2.46
Both teams scored 65%54% 38%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 62%47% 46%
Clean sheets 8%27% 50%
Goal before half-time 81%71% 81%
Goal after half-time 92%74% 69%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.47
Average goals per game
54%
Both teams scored
47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.39
Home goals / game
1.08
Away goals / game
+29%
Home attack advantage
+22%
Home defensive advantage
+15%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
71%
1 goal
31%
2 goals
7%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
41%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. PalermoYellow cardPatryk Peda
  2. PalermoSubstitutionOn: Bartosz BereszyńskiOff: Patryk Peda
  3. PescaraYellow cardGennaro Acampora
  4. PalermoYellow cardFilippo Ranocchia
  5. PescaraSubstitutionOn: Lorenzo BerardiOff: Gennaro Acampora
  6. PescaraSubstitutionOn: Lorenzo MeacciOff: Lorenzo Insigne
  7. PalermoSubstitutionOn: Claudio Amarildo GomesOff: Jacopo Segre
  8. PalermoSubstitutionOn: Davide VeroliOff: Giangiacomo Magnani
  9. PescaraSubstitutionOn: Giorgio AltareOff: Marco Davide Faraoni
  10. PescaraYellow cardDavide Bettella
  11. PescaraYellow cardAntonio Di Nardo
  12. PescaraYellow cardGastón Brugman

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Pescara's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Palermo. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Palermo
5 : 0
Pescara

FAQ

What was the result of Pescara vs Palermo?

The Serie B match finished Pescara 2:1 Palermo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Pescara vs Palermo?

Pescara score 1.15 goals per game on average and Palermo 1.73. The Serie B average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Pescara's matches and 38% of Palermo's.

What form are Pescara and Palermo in?

Over the last 5 games Pescara have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Palermo 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pescara vs Palermo?

The statistical background for Pescara vs Palermo — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.