Pisa test their credentials at the Arena Garibaldi against a table-topping Palermo side riding four straight league wins.
Pisa have made a positive start to the campaign, sitting sixth on 14 points after eight games following a 1-1 draw away at Hellas Verona. Manager Bianco saw his side hold firm at the Bentegodi, making it three games without defeat after previous wins over Cremonese and Vicenza Virtus.
Palermo travel as the division's early pace-setters, occupying top spot on 22 points after winning seven of their opening eight fixtures. A 2-1 home victory over Carrarese at the weekend made it four consecutive league wins for the Sicilians, who had previously dispatched Mantova 2-0 and Empoli 4-2.
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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 — 58 rating points clear of Pisa.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
Whole season, home and away combined — Pisa 7 games, Palermo 7 games.
Serie B (Italy) standings · both teams highlighted in context.