TBC vs Palermo Prediction, Preview and Stats

Italy flag 2025/2026 Serie B, Italy
Sun, 17 May - 6:00 PM
Serie B
TBC TBC
Versus
Palermo PAL
KICKOFF : Sun, 17 May - 6:00 PM
Semi Finals Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

In the Serie B Promotion Play-offs Semi-finals, Leg 1 unfolds with TBC facing Palermo in a crucial encounter for promotion aspirations. Palermo enters as the stronger side, boasting a power score of 64.58 against TBC's 46.17, translating to an 18.4-point advantage. Recent form slightly favors the visitors at 28.22 compared to TBC's 22.33, highlighting Palermo's consistency in the latter stages of the season. Sitting 4th in the league, Palermo brings pedigree to this tie, while TBC aims to leverage home advantage despite the neutral venue listing. Data limitations persist, with no xG available for set pieces and efficiency metrics absent, underscoring low-confidence proxies used in analysis. Both teams lack detailed last outings, setting up an unpredictable opener. Palermo's superior ratings suggest control, yet play-off intensity often levels the field.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Palermo possesses a 18.4-point power advantage over TBC with scores of 64.58 versus 46.17.
  • Form: Palermo leads in form scores at 28.22 compared to TBC's 22.33.
  • Squad: Palermo occupies 4th place in Serie B standings while TBC's position remains unlisted.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play data is not provided due to absent advanced statistics.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance relies on low-confidence proxies as xG data is unavailable.
  • xVariable: xVariable analysis cannot be conducted without underlying expected goals data.
  • Market: Baseline split: TBC 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Palermo 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
TBC TBC
TBC
VS
Palermo Palermo
Palermo
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.04
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Monza Rank: 66 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Venezia Rank: 70 L
Catanzaro Rank: 61 W
Reggiana Rank: 47 D
Cesena Rank: 52 W
Frosinone Rank: 69 D
Avellino Rank: 53 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home TBC
0%
Draw
0%
Away Palermo
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
46.17
64.58
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
TBC
Palermo
Power Score
46.17
64.58
League Position
-
4
Global Rank
1015
346

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
TBC — Opponent-weighted form score
Palermo — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) TBC Palermo

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

TBC TBC Home
0 matches
Palermo PAL Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-13T01:07:44+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
May 17, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Serie B, Italy · Semi Finals · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium :
,
Capacity :
N/A
Pitch Surface :
N/A
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

No data available

Squad ▼

66
Jesse Joronen
Jesse Joronen Goalkeeper
1
Alfred Benjamin Gomis
Alfred Benjamin Gomis Goalkeeper
77
Francesco Di Bartolo Zuccarello
Francesco Di Bartolo Zuccarello Goalkeeper
32
Pietro Ceccaroni
Pietro Ceccaroni Defender
13
Mattia Bani
Mattia Bani Defender
19
Bartosz Bereszyński
Bartosz Bereszyński Defender
3
Tommaso Augello
Tommaso Augello Defender
96
Giangiacomo Magnani
Giangiacomo Magnani Defender
29
Patryk Peda
Patryk Peda Defender
27
Niccolò Pierozzi
Niccolò Pierozzi Defender
72
Davide Veroli
Davide Veroli Defender
28
Alexis Blin
Alexis Blin Midfielder
5
Antonio Palumbo
Antonio Palumbo Midfielder
11
Emanuel Quartsin Gyasi
Emanuel Quartsin Gyasi Midfielder
8
Jacopo Segre
Jacopo Segre Midfielder
6
Claudio Gomes
Claudio Gomes Midfielder
10
Filippo Ranocchia
Filippo Ranocchia Midfielder
17
Samuel Giovane
Samuel Giovane Midfielder
14
Aljosa Vasic
Aljosa Vasic Midfielder
7
Dennis Johnsen
Dennis Johnsen Attacker
20
Joel Pohjanpalo
Joel Pohjanpalo Attacker
18
Rui Manuel Muati Modesto
Rui Manuel Muati Modesto Attacker
21
Jérémy Le Douaron
Jérémy Le Douaron Attacker
31
Giacomo Corona
Giacomo Corona Attacker

CONCLUSION

Palermo's edge in power and form positions them favorably for Leg 1 dominance against TBC. The 18.4-point gap underscores structural superiority, potentially allowing control in midfield battles. TBC must disrupt early to counter Palermo's 4th-place momentum. Absent detailed efficiency and set-piece insights limit granular previews, but play-off stakes demand resilience from the underdogs. Expect a tentative start as both conserve energy for the two-legged tie. Palermo's higher ratings hint at progression potential, though TBC's resolve could force a tight contest.

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