Palermo vs Spezia: match statistics
Palermo is in significantly better form, occupying 4th place in the table with an impressive record of 60% home wins and 70% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts have averaged 2.2 points per match in their last five games without losing a single match. Spezia finds themselves in a difficult situation in 17th position, with only 22% away wins and 56% losses in away matches. The difference in xG is clear - Palermo generates an average of 1.71 xG at home with only 1.17 xG against, while Spezia manages only 1.26 xG away, conceding an average of 1.44 goals. Palermo's home goal difference (+12) and Spezia's poor away form (-3 goal difference) further support a confident home victory.
Palermo vs Spezia: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Palermo played Spezia in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Palermo: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Spezia: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Palermo scores 1.53 and concedes 0.74 goals per match. Spezia scores 0.95 and concedes 1.42. League average: 2.47 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Palermo 42%, Spezia 58%. Over 2.5: Palermo 37%, Spezia 42%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Palermo has higher xG: 1.56 vs 1.23. Palermo: 14.5 shots per match, Spezia: 10.2.
Match halves
Palermo: half-time lead 53%, second-half goals 0.89. Spezia: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.53.
Goals by minute
Palermo: 76-90+ (7 goals). Spezia: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.47 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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 in significantly better form, occupying 4th place in the table with an impressive record of 60% home wins and 70% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts have averaged 2.2 points per match in their last five games without losing a single match. Spezia finds themselves in a difficult situation in 17th position, with only 22% away wins and 56% losses in away matches. The difference in xG is clear - Palermo generates an average of 1.71 xG at home with only 1.17 xG against, while Spezia manages only 1.26 xG away, conceding an average of 1.44 goals. Palermo's home goal difference (+12) and Spezia's poor away form (-3 goal difference) further support a confident home victory.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Palermo | Spezia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.24 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Palermo is 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Palermo · 1.2 pts / match - Spezia
Goals— how 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 61% better for: goals scored per match.
1.53 goals / match - Palermo · 0.95 goals / match - Spezia
Palermo is 92% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.74 goals / match - Palermo · 1.42 goals / match - Spezia
Palermo scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while Spezia keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 matches).
Spezia scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while Palermo keeps a clean sheet in 42% (8 of 19 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Palermo
Over / Under - Spezia
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when 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 83% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.74 pts / match - Palermo · 0.95 pts / match - Spezia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Palermo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 53% of matches and wins 47%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Spezia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 21%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Palermo
Spezia
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).
Teams vs league
| Palermo | Liga | Spezia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.26 | 2.47 | ▼ 2.37 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 56% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 37% | 46% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 26% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 70% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 76% | ▲ 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Palermo 1 - 0 - 0 Spezia. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Palermo vs Spezia?
The Serie B match finished Palermo 1:0 Spezia. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Palermo vs Spezia?
Palermo score 1.53 goals per game on average and Spezia 0.95. The Serie B average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Palermo's matches and 58% of Spezia's.
What form are Palermo and Spezia in?
Over the last 5 games Palermo have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Spezia 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Palermo vs Spezia?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Palermo vs Spezia: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.