5 May 2024 at 13:00

22
Full Time
Referee: M. Di Bello

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Palermo dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Palermo5wins
2draws8 meetings
Ascoli1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3

Average goals per game

75%

Games with 3+ goals

63%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 6.3%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 44.8%Draw 31.7%Away 29.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.052.973.20
Max2.343.253.60
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
Market favourite:Palermo · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market40.3%31.7%28.0%
Public market41.2%29.2%29.6%
Δ0.9%2.6%1.6%

Palermo vs Ascoli — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Palermo (45%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

PalermoHalf-time:21Ascoli
8Shots12
4Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
05/05/24Palermo2–2Ascoli2.23/3.16/3.39
16/09/23Ascoli0–1Palermo3.39/3.18/2.20
29/01/23Ascoli1–2Palermo2.35/3.09/3.16
27/08/22Palermo2–3Ascoli2.37/3.25/3.10
04/05/19Ascoli1–2Palermo3.35/3.23/2.08
27/12/18Palermo3–0Ascoli1.62/3.59/6.18
30/09/17Ascoli0–0Palermo3.97/3.31/1.99
27/02/18Palermo4–1Ascoli1.55/3.70/6.86

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Palermo

W 166D 133L 91
Over 2.547
Goals scored562

Away Record: Ascoli

W 237D 212L 281
Over 2.545
Goals scored834

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Palermo and Ascoli drew 2:2. The match was played in Serie B 2023. Goals were scored by M. Brunori 1′, F. Caligara 27′, E. Soleri 34′, F. Caligara 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Palermo had 36% possession while Ascoli held 64%. Palermo had 8 shots (4 on target) compared to 12 (5 on target) for Ascoli. Palermo made 5 substitutions, Ascoli made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Palermo and Ascoli — 4 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Palermo
Ascoli
Kick Off
M. Brunori

assist: E. Soleri

1′
27′
F. Caligara

assist: R. Celia

E. Soleri

assist: J. Segre

34′
45+1′Francesco Di Tacchio
Half Time
C. GomesL. Henderson
57′
57′
L. ValzaniaPablo Rodríguez
57′
F. Di TacchioP. Masini
58′
J. TarantinoI. Nestorovski
65′
R. CeliaS. D'Uffizi
F. RanocchiaF. Di Francesco
68′
82′
M. FalzeranoD. Ďuriš
M. BrunoriL. Mancuso
83′
I. NedelcearuL. Štulac
83′
P. CeccaroniI. Marconi
83′
Fabio Lucioni90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Palermo had 36% possession against Ascoli's 64%. Palermo registered 8 shots (4 on target) while Ascoli managed 12 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 2–8. Fouls committed: 18–15.

4Shots on Goal5
3Shots off Goal4
8Total Shots12
1Blocked Shots3
6Shots insidebox6
2Shots outsidebox6
18Fouls15
2Corner Kicks8
2Offsides2
36%Ball Possession64%
3Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves2
289Total passes486
208Passes accurate391
72%Passes %80%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

Palermo lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under M. Mignani, while Ascoli deployed a 3-4-2-1 under M. Carrera.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Palermo is 6.89, compared to — for Ascoli. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Palermo's highest-rated starter is F. Ranocchia (7.31), while Ascoli's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Palermo have contributed 16 goals and 7 assists this season, led by F. Ranocchia (6G). Ascoli's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Palermo deploy 3 defenders rated 7.04 on average, against Ascoli's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Palermo field 5 midfielders averaging 6.92, versus Ascoli's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Palermo start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.62, compared to 3 for Ascoli averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 80% for Palermo and —% for Ascoli. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Palermo's starters have collected 21 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Ascoli. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Palermo's starting XI is 27.2 (youngest: F. Ranocchia (24), oldest: M. Brunori (31)), while Ascoli average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Palermo's starters average 25 league appearances each, versus 0 for Ascoli. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Palermo3-5-23-4-2-1Ascoli
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Desplan.18Nedelce.5Lucioni32Ceccaro.23Diakité8Segre4Gomes14Ranocch.3Lund27Soleri9Brunori32Vásquez55Bellusci33Bottegh.3Mantova.23Falzera.41Valzania18Tacchio13Celia10Caligara7Zedadka19Taranti.

Substitutes

Coach: M. Mignani

Substitutes

Coach: M. Carrera

PalermoPosition StrengthAscoli
6.89
Avg Rating
7.04Defender (3 v 3)
3G 2A0G 0A
6.92Midfielder (5 v 4)
12G 4A0G 0A
6.62Forward (2 v 3)
1G 1A0G 0A
Palermo3-5-2
1GoalkeeperS. Desplanches
18DefenderI. Nedelcearu
5DefenderF. Lucioni
32DefenderP. Ceccaroni7.03G2A
23MidfielderS. Diakité6.91G
8MidfielderJ. Segre6.94G3A
4MidfielderC. Gomes6.61G
14MidfielderF. Ranocchia7.36G1A
3MidfielderK. Lund
27ForwardE. Soleri
9ForwardM. Brunori6.61G1A
Ascoli3-4-2-1
32GoalkeeperD. Vásquez
55DefenderG. Bellusci
33DefenderEric Botteghin
3DefenderV. Mantovani
23MidfielderM. Falzerano
41MidfielderL. Valzania
18MidfielderF. Di Tacchio
13MidfielderR. Celia
10ForwardF. Caligara
7ForwardK. Zedadka
19ForwardJ. Tarantino

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Palermo have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Ascoli show 6 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Palermo

WDWWDL

Ascoli

WWWWWW

Palermo vs Ascoli Head to Head Results

Palermo and Ascoli have met 7 times — Palermo won 5, Ascoli won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Palermo leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 7 meetings. A combined 20 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.86 per match (14 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (57%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (71%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2022.

5

Palermo

1

Drawn

1

Ascoli

Goals: 14Goals: 6

Recent Meetings (7)

16 Sept 2023Ascoli0 – 1Palermo
29 Jan 2023Ascoli1 – 2Palermo
27 Aug 2022Palermo2 – 3Ascoli
4 May 2019Ascoli1 – 2Palermo
27 Dec 2018Palermo3 – 0Ascoli
27 Feb 2018Palermo4 – 1Ascoli
30 Sept 2017Ascoli0 – 0Palermo
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026