Palermo vs Padova Prediction 19 September 2026
📢 Palermo have made an excellent start to the Serie B season and sit second after four rounds, making them one of the early pacesetters. Padova have also begun the campaign reasonably well and are fifth, though they look inferior to their opponents in terms of playing quality and squad potential. That said, the visitors have been fairly solid defensively, so Palermo may face serious resistance even at home.
Head-to-Head
📊 In official matches between Palermo and Padova, the two sides have met seven times. Palermo have won six of those, with one draw and no wins for Padova. The hosts also hold the advantage in goals - 9 to 2. On average, one goal is scored in the first half and around 0.57 in the second, giving an overall match average of 1.57 goals per game.
Head-to-head statistics Palermo - Padova

Palermo Team Overview
Palermo have made a strong start to the Serie B season, sitting second after four matches with ten points. They are unbeaten so far - three wins and a draw - which makes it a near-perfect opening. The attack has been particularly effective, and at home Palermo tend to cause opponents plenty of problems: they have scored at least two goals in 12 of their last 13 home matches. The defence has not always been reliable, but the efficiency up front has so far been enough to cover for those shortcomings and keep the points coming in.
Match Results: Palermo

Padova Team Overview
Padova have also made a decent start to the season: seven points from four matches puts them fifth. During that spell they have won twice, drawn once and lost once, trailing Palermo mainly in terms of consistency of results. Padova place greater emphasis on defensive solidity and generally prefer a more cautious style of play.
Match Results: Padova
Match Result Prediction
Palermo have won 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings with Padova, which reflects the current trend. They have not lost a single match this season, and at home they have won both of their two home games. Palermo are also conceding an average of just 0.5 goals per home match this season. All of these factors point in favour of the hosts, and a bet on Palermo to win at 1.57* looks justified.
Total Goals Prediction
In the last five head-to-head meetings between Palermo and Padova, Total Goals - Under 2.5 has come in every time. This season's statistics also point to modest scoring: Palermo average 2 goals per game while Padova average 1, and both sides concede no more than 1 goal per game on average. That sets the conditions for a relatively low-scoring match. The odds on Total Goals - Under 2.5 are 2.08*.
Safe Bet
Palermo have gone seven consecutive head-to-head matches without losing to Padova, and at home they have been consistently strong this season. For those who prefer minimal risk, Double Chance - Palermo (not to lose) at 1.15* looks like the safest option.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm identifies three most likely outcomes for the match: 1-0 (12.2%), 2-0 (10.94%) and 1-1 (10.66%). The first option, 1-0, leads on probability, though the other two scorelines are close in value, reflecting an expectation of a tight and relatively low-scoring game.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Palermo are considered clear favourites for this match on the back of a strong start to the season, a higher level of quality and home advantage. Padova will likely focus on defending and look to give their opponents as little space as possible in front of goal. The head-to-head record also points towards a low-scoring game: in the last five meetings between the sides, no more than two goals were scored. Our pick is Total Goals - Under 2.5.