Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League
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Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In a closely contested Italian Serie B match on May 4, 2025, Cesena defeated Palermo 2-1 at the Dino Manuzzi. Cesena played with a 3-4-2-1 formation while Palermo also mirrored them. Despite having only 39% possession, Cesena capitalized on their chances, with Giacomo Calo scoring in the 37th minute and Dario Saric finding the net just after halftime in the 46th minute. Palermo, who dominated possession with 61%, managed to score a late first-half goal through Niccolò Pierozzi in the 45+6 minute. The match saw a total of 39 fouls committed, indicating a physical battle, and each side received two yellow cards.
The AI-powered prediction correctly forecasted a Cesena win, aligning with the actual result and the pre-game win probability of 39.3% for Cesena. This victory is significant for Cesena, breaking a recent streak of poor results including losses to Mantova, Sassuolo, and Juve Stabia. For Palermo, this loss adds to their inconsistent form, having lost to Suditrol in their previous match after a win against Catanzaro.
Looking ahead, Cesena faces Cosenza, a team with a slightly weaker rate and a mixed recent form including a win against Bari, while Palermo will host Frosinone, a team with a similar rate and having mixed recent form including a loss to Pisa. Considering that Cesena has shown fragility in defense in the last matches, Cosenza may feel encouraged with the chance to score. Palermo has shown that they are able to score goals, but Frosinone's good defense may be difficult to crack. Examining their head-to-head record, the last match ended 2-1 for Cesena. Both teams need to address their recent inconsistencies to perform well in their upcoming matches.