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Football Italy - Serie B Stadio Alberto Picco Sat 4 Oct 11:15
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  1. Prediction
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  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Serie B Betting Preview: Spezia vs Palermo

Spezia host Palermo in this Italian Serie B meeting at Stadio Alberto Picco, with kick-off set for 11:15 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Palermo Look Value for This Clash

Palermo look a nice wager to topple Spezia and we can take them at -143 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

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2-2 Draw in Previous H2H Clash

Spezia played Reggiana on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Stadio Mapei. Luca D'Angelo's team managed one shot on target and had 53% possession, while Gianluca Lapadula scored the goal.

Palermo played Venezia at home in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw at Stadio Renzo Barbera. The Sicily club finished with just 39% possession and one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Stadio Alberto Picco hosted the last head-to-head when home side Spezia drew 2-2 with Palermo. The previous 5 H2H games have ended in three draws along with a victory for Spezia and Palermo.

Serie B G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Palermo logo Palermo 22 11 8 3 33 14 19 33:14 41
17 Spezia logo Spezia 22 5 5 12 19 29 -10 19:29 20
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Spezia – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 5.3 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. Spezia have had 46.2% possession and 4.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 7.2 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal, while earning 3.3 corners.

Francesco Pio Esposito is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Gianluca Lapadula, Edoardo Soleri, Salvatore Esposito and Luca Vignali each have 1. Rachid Kouda and Salvatore Esposito have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Palermo – Last 10 League Games

Palermo have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 11.5 attempts, 5.5 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. Filippo Inzaghi's side average 50.5% possession, 5.0 corners in their favour and 3.8 corners against, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 2.8 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts.

Joel Pohjanpalo has top scored with 3, while Jeremy Le Douaron, Niccolo Pierozzi and Matteo Brunori are next on 2. Tommaso Augello, Joel Pohjanpalo and Antonio Palumbo have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Spezia confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Mouhamadou Sarr (GK), Przemyslaw Wisniewski, Francesco Cassata, Ales Mateju, Andrea Cistana, Luca Vignali, Salvatore Esposito, Rachid Kouda, Giuseppe Aurelio, Gianluca Lapadula, Edoardo Soleri.

Palermo confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jesse Joronen (GK), Niccolo Pierozzi, Mattia Bani, Patryk Peda, Davide Veroli, Alexis Blin, Claudio Gomes, Tommaso Augello, Antonio Palumbo, Jeremy Le Douaron, Joel Pohjanpalo.

Spezia vs Palermo Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the essential Spezia vs Palermo betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, corners recommendation and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

Palermo have a good chance of winning this Serie B clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -143 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of Serie B data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Spezia vs Palermo league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Palermo in 6 consecutive games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Palermo in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Palermo in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Spezia in 8 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Spezia in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Spezia in 2 consecutive games against Palermo.
Palermo +0.25 Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 58.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Spezia Spezia logo 0 - 1 Palermo logo Palermo

Palermo are available at +410 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -102 BetMGM logo

We’ve not seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered in five straight Spezia matches. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line is too big, go for a price of -102 that the sides go under.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Spezia Logo Spezia
Total
7.30 4.00 3.30
Home
9.50 5.40 4.10
Away
8.90 5.00 3.90
Palermo Logo Palermo
Total
8.80 5.00 3.80
Home
9.60 5.80 3.80
Away
9.70 3.40 6.30
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Palermo +0.25 -143
Total Goals Under 2.5 -200
Total Corners Under 9.5 -102

We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes Palermo with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, no more than two goals in total along with less than 9.5 corners to be taken.

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Spezia vs Palermo Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Close Encounter Likely According to the Betting Sites

The bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and Spezia are +160 to come out on top, while Palermo are +165. The draw is available at +205 if you expect the clash to finish level.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Spezia at -122 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Palermo at -118.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. The Both Teams to Score No option is -149 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

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Spezia Struggling to Get Home Wins on the Board

Spezia haven’t triumphed in four straight games at Stadio Alberto Picco. Luca D'Angelo's team have five defeats, four victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Palermo have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

The last meeting at Stadio Alberto Picco saw Spezia and Palermo draw 2-2.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Spezia logo Spezia Home Stats 4-1-5 2.80 1.40 1.40 5 5 5 5
Palermo logo Palermo Away Stats 4-3-3 2.70 1.60 1.10 6 4 7 3
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Spezia logo Spezia League Stats
Palermo logo Palermo League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Spezia vs Palermo Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Spezia vs Palermo team news before you bet. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Serie B lineups along with the latest injury developments.

Spezia Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Palermo Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Spezia Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

1 Mouhamadou Sarr
2 P. Wisniewski 29 Francesco Cassata 37 Ales Mateju
15 Andrea Cistana 32 Luca Vignali 5 Salvatore Esposito 80 Rachid Kouda 31 Giuseppe Aurelio
10 Gianluca Lapadula 27 Edoardo Soleri
66 Jesse Joronen
27 Niccolo Pierozzi 13 Mattia Bani 29 Patryk Peda 72 Davide Veroli
28 Alexis Blin 6 Claudio Gomes 3 Tommaso Augello 5 Antonio Palumbo
21 Jeremy Le Douaron 20 Joel Pohjanpalo

Palermo Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Spezia Substitutes

  • 6Fellipe Jack
  • 8Adam Nagy
  • 9Gabriele Artistico
  • 11Pietro Beruatto
  • 12Diego Mascardi
  • 16Leonardo Loria
  • 20Giuseppe Di Serio
  • 23Antonio Candela
  • 34Christian Comotto
  • 36Pietro Candelari
  • 77Emmanuele Lorenzelli
  • 99Vanja Vlahovic

Palermo Substitutes

  • 8Jacopo Segre
  • 9Matteo Brunori
  • 11E. Quartsin Gyasi
  • 14Aljosa Vasic
  • 17Samuel Giovane
  • 19Bartosz Bereszynski
  • 23Salim Diakite
  • 30Michele Avella
  • 31Giacomo Corona
  • 77Simone Pizzuto

Previous Spezia Lineups

30 Sep Serie B
Reggiana 1-1 Spezia
27 Sep Serie B
Venezia 2-0 Spezia
24 Sep Coppa Italia
Parma 6-5 Spezia
20 Sep Serie B
Spezia 1-3 Juve Stabia
14 Sep Serie B
Empoli 1-1 Spezia
30 Aug Serie B
Spezia 0-0 Catanzaro

Previous Palermo Lineups

30 Sep Serie B
Palermo 0-0 Venezia
27 Sep Serie B
Cesena 1-1 Palermo
23 Sep Coppa Italia
Udinese 2-1 Palermo
19 Sep Serie B
Palermo 2-0 Bari
14 Sep Serie B
Sudtirol 0-2 Palermo
30 Aug Serie B
Palermo 0-0 Frosinone

Injuries & Suspensions

Spezia Injury Table
Type Name Info
Salvatore Esposito Hamstring
Palermo Injury Table
Type Name Info
Alexis Blin Yellow cards
Team Squads

Spezia Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Luca D'Angelo

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Przemyslaw Wisniewski 2 D 6 540 6 0 0 0 0 0
Salvatore Esposito 25 M 6 540 6 0 1 1 2 0
Ales Mateju 37 D 6 540 6 0 0 0 2 0
Antonio Candela 2 D 6 531 6 0 0 0 0 0
Petko Hristov 55 D 6 482 6 0 0 0 2 1

Palermo Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Filippo Inzaghi

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Mattia Bani 13 D 6 540 6 0 1 0 3 0
Pietro Ceccaroni 32 D 6 539 6 0 0 0 1 1
Joel Pohjanpalo 20 F 6 528 6 0 3 1 0 0
Niccolo Pierozzi 27 D 6 487 6 0 1 1 1 0
Jacopo Segre 8 M 6 464 6 0 0 1 0 0
Italy FlagSerie B Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Venezia 22 14 5 3 44:19 47
2 Frosinone 22 13 7 2 40:19 46
3 Monza 22 13 5 4 34:18 44
4 Palermo 22 11 8 3 33:14 41
5 Modena 22 9 7 6 28:17 34
6 Cesena 22 10 4 8 29:27 34
7 Juve Stabia 22 8 10 4 24:23 34
8 Catanzaro 22 8 8 6 28:26 32
9 Carrarese 22 7 8 7 31:32 29
10 Sudtirol 22 6 10 6 24:23 28
11 Empoli 22 7 7 8 26:28 28
12 Avellino 22 7 7 8 27:35 28
13 Calcio Padova 22 6 7 9 21:27 25
14 Sampdoria 22 5 7 10 21:28 22
15 Reggiana 22 5 6 11 25:32 21
16 Entella 22 4 9 9 19:29 21
17 Spezia 22 5 5 12 19:29 20
18 Mantova 22 5 5 12 22:36 20
19 Bari 22 4 8 10 18:34 20
20 Pescara 22 2 9 11 27:44 15
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Venezia 11 10 0 1 25:6 30
2 Monza 11 8 2 1 19:7 26
3 Palermo 11 7 3 1 18:5 24
4 Frosinone 10 7 2 1 21:7 23
5 Juve Stabia 11 6 5 0 13:5 23
6 Catanzaro 11 5 5 1 16:11 20
7 Carrarese 11 5 4 2 16:9 19
8 Modena 11 5 3 3 16:9 18
9 Entella 11 4 6 1 13:9 18
10 Sampdoria 11 5 3 3 14:11 18
11 Avellino 11 5 3 3 17:18 18
12 Sudtirol 11 5 2 4 15:11 17
13 Empoli 12 3 7 2 17:12 16
14 Cesena 10 4 3 3 14:11 15
15 Reggiana 11 3 4 4 14:14 13
16 Bari 11 3 4 4 11:14 13
17 Spezia 11 3 3 5 9:14 12
18 Calcio Padova 11 2 5 4 13:15 11
19 Pescara 12 2 5 5 16:19 11
20 Mantova 11 3 2 6 14:22 11