Our prediction for this Serie B match:
All eyes will be on Stadio Ennio Tardini when Parma and Palermo square off against each other in the Serie B derby. Fabio Pecchia’s troops were involved in some low-scoring games before the international break, with under 2.5 goals being netted in each of their last four league matches. Both Roberto Inglese and Dennis Man are pushing for a start, while defender Alessandro Circati misses out through suspension.
The Sicilians, on the other hand, impressed in a 5-2 win over Modena, with the team extending their fine goal-scoring run. Given Palermo’s attacking potential, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. As for the visiting team, all Brunori, Elia, Graves, Bettella, and Crivello are out of contention through injuries. In their last meeting at the venue Parma recorded a thrilling 3-2 win over Palermo.
Highlighted Player (Gianluigi Buffon):
Gianluigi Buffon is a legendary Italian goalkeeper. The 191-cm-tall shoot-stopper was born in Carrara, Italy on 28 January, 1978 and he began his senior career at Parma. After making 169 league appearances for the Gli Emiliani, he joined Juventus in 2001 and he has been playing for the “Old Lady” ever since.
Buffon is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the history of football and he won seven Serie A trophies with Juve. In 2006 he helped Italy clinch the FIFA World Cup trophy as they defeated France on penalties in the title game. He managed to keep no less than five clean sheets at the showpiece tournament in Germany.
Buffon set a number of records and it has to be noted that he is a goalkeeper with most number of clean sheets and penalty kicks saved in the Serie A. His mother Mara Stella was a discus thrower, while his father Adriano was a weightlifter. Gigi’s contract with Juve expires on 30 June, 2018.
Highlighted Team (Palermo):
US Citta di Palermo is an Italian footballclub which is founded in 1898 as Anglo Panormitan Athletic and Football club. Palermo is currently active in the Serie A. The club from Palermo hosts it’s games in the Stadio Renzo Barbero. The Palermo stadium is one of the most modern stadiums in Italy and holds a capacity of 38 000 spectators.
Palermo is known for it’s kit: the club colours are black and pink. The home kit of the club is in flashy pink. One of the most famous nicknames of Palermo is Rosanero which means Pink black.Palermo managed to play 5 times in the UEFA cup in the club’s history.
In 1931/1932, 1968/1969 and 2013/2014 the club won the Serie B title. In 1974, 1979 and 2011 Palerma ended as runner up in the Coppa Italia. US Palermo never won a title in the highest division of Italy. Amauri, Barzagli, Bresciano, Luca Toni and Cavani are the most famous football players that played for Palermo.