Palermo defend perfect start against Nesta's rising Avellino
Top-of-the-table Palermo look to extend their perfect start to the season while 10th-placed Avellino aim to break into the playoff positions.
Avellino sit 10th with six points after a mixed opening three games. Following an opening defeat to Arezzo, Alessandro Nesta’s side have found their feet with back-to-back wins against Vicenza Virtus (3-0) and Modena (1-0). The Biancoverdi are building momentum and have yet to concede a goal since the opening weekend.
Palermo are currently in control of the title race, sitting top of the table with a perfect nine points from nine. The Rosanero have won five consecutive matches across all competitions this season, including recent league victories over Arezzo and Sampdoria. Manager Filippo Inzaghi has successfully transitioned the team to a 4-3-3 system, though this trip to the Partenio-Lombardi represents their toughest test yet.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Palermo are the stronger side — 132 rating points clear of Avellino.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
AvellinoPalermoWhole season, home and away combined — Avellino 5 games, Palermo 5 games.
AvellinoPalermoPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Serie B (Italy) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
