Dionisi’s team is desperate to shift into sixth gear. Yes, Palermo comes into this early match with perhaps five useful results in a row, and against Cremonese, the dream is to close the gap on the Lombardy side, which has a six-point lead. It is obvious and without a doubt that after the January transfer window, which brought in one of the best strikers in Serie B, Pohjanpalo from Venezia, the Sicilians are one of the favorites, at least through the playoffs, to reach Serie A.
At Cremonese, moreover, the moment is also quite delicate due to what happened with Franco Vasquez. The player, as we know, has been suspended for ten games due to racist insults he uttered during the match against Bari. This is a significant loss for the Lombardy side, given that the player has always been capable of changing the game with his play. He will be out for some time. Cremonese could certainly pay a price mentally as well, due to the suspension itself.
And then there is the home advantage, which could make all the difference in this match. The Barbera stadium has regained its enthusiasm and the situation is very important in a top-of-the-table clash like Friday night’s match. So, for all these reasons, we believe it could end like the first leg, when Palermo won.
Odds comparison
Palermo’s victory is priced at 2.65 on Goldbet, Lottomatica, and 2.65 on Snai.
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The prediction
Palermo is the favorite and could really take a very important victory for its standings. We also believe that Pohjanpalo can continue to be decisive.
The probable lineups for Palermo-Cremonese
PALERMO (3-4-2-1): Audero; Baniya, Magnani, Ceccaroni; Diakité, Blin, Gomes, Di Francesco; Verre, Brunori; Pohjanpalo.
CREMONESE (3-4-2-1): Fulignati; Ceccherini, Ravanelli, Bianchetti; Barbieri, Majer, Pickel, Azzi; Johnsen, Vandeputte; De Luca.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1