Avellino - Palermo

Can Avellino disrupt the momentum of a high-scoring Palermo side when they meet at Stadio Partenio-Adriano Lombardi on 13 September 2026? The hosts are expected to rely on the attacking partnership of Andrea Favilli and Raffaele Russo to test a visiting defense anchored by Mattia Perin. Palermo arrive with a robust midfield unit featuring Hernani and Jacopo Segre, tasked with controlling the tempo in front of their defensive line. With Jesse Joronen sidelined due to injury, the visitors will look to their experienced core to maintain their defensive structure against an Avellino side that recently demonstrated their clinical edge in a victory over Modena.

Palermo enter this matchday 4 fixture in excellent form, having secured a convincing 3-1 win against Sampdoria last week. Their recent run includes a high-scoring 5-2 cup victory over Mantova, highlighting their current attacking confidence. Avellino, meanwhile, have shown resilience by bouncing back from an early-season wobble to win two of their last three league outings. Their previous encounter in April 2026 saw Palermo claim a 2-0 victory, but the hosts will be eager to leverage home advantage to turn the tide in this competitive Serie B meeting.