01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Double chance Palermo or draw (X2)69%
- Over 1.5 goals78%
Serie B24°9 km/h
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Arezzo's possession control meets Palermo's counter-attacking flair in a Serie B clash that promises to test both teams' strategic acumen. Arezzo, with an impressive 1.7 xG per match, seems capable of generating scoring opportunities even against Palermo's resilient defense. Yet, it's Palermo's knack for exploiting turnovers that could swing the match; their model-backed advantage sits at 42%, making them slight favorites heading into this matchup.
The expected goals metrics marginally favor Arezzo. With an xGA of 0.88 compared to Palermo's 0.92, the hosts may have the defensive edge. Yet, the most likely scorelines suggest a tight contest: 1-1 (12%), 1-2 (9%), and 0-1 (9%) point to a narrow, low-scoring margin, with 1-1 and 1-2 having both teams find the net. Despite the model's lean towards Palermo, Arezzo's ability to maintain control might just tilt the xPoints balance in their favor, suggesting a draw could be on the cards.
Intriguingly, the over 2.5 goal probability stands at 54%, with both teams to score at 58%. These metrics highlight an attacking intent that could lead to a high-scoring affair, particularly given Arezzo's xG within 8 seconds of winning the ball (0.59) surpasses Palermo's (0.49). This suggests that quick transitions could catch Palermo off guard, despite their counter-attacking prowess.
As for bettors seeking value, the over 3.5 goals market offers an enticing opportunity. Odds of 4.15 with Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet present a 32% edge, according to the model. While this isn't a guarantee of a high-scoring spectacle, the potential return on investment makes this bet an attractive proposition for those willing to stake on a match that might surpass its expected intensity.
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Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
| Bookmaker | 1 · Arezzo | X | 2 · Palermo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 3.30 | 3.05 | 2.18 |
| Betsson | 3.30 | 3.05 | 2.18 |
| Nordicbet | 3.30 | 3.05 | 2.18 |
| Pinnacle | 3.66 | 3.11 | 2.18 |
Odds updated 27 Aug, 16:17
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards an Palermo win since 24 August — the odds have shortened from 2.49 to 2.18 (−12%).
3.10 → 3.66
3.04 → 3.11
2.49 → 2.18
Pinnacle · 4 recorded price levels · 24/08/2026 → 27/08/2026 · fixed scale 10 percentage points
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | Arezzo | Palermo |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 3 | 3 |
| xPoints | 2.1 | 2 |
| xG per match | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| xGA per match | 0.88 | 0.92 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.59 | 0.49 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.18 | 0 |
| Playing style | Arezzo | Palermo |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.42 | 0.3 |
| Field tilt | 0.54 | 0.54 |
| xT per match | 1.2 | 0.87 |
| xTA per match | 1.4 | 0.99 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 15 | 30 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.21 | 0.21 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.21 | 0.23 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.1 | 0.22 |
| Entries into the box per match | 13 | 9 |
| Entries into the box against | 16 | 12 |
| Pass completion % | 0.76 | 0.76 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.66 | 0.75 |
| Passes per match | 303 | 323 |
| Passes against per match | 490 | 384 |
| Switches of play per match | 33.7 | 29 |
| Long balls per match | 47 | 33 |
| Set pieces | Arezzo | Palermo |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0 | 0.08 |
| Corners per match | 2 | 6 |
| Corners against per match | 4 | 6 |
| xG per corner | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| xGA per corner against | 0 | 0.03 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 1 | 0.17 |
| Other | Arezzo | Palermo |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.75 | 0.44 |
| The goalkeepers | Matteo Gilli (Arezzo) | Mattia Fortin (Palermo) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Save % | 100% | 100% |
| xG prevented | 100% | 100% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Palermo a 42% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Arezzo 27%, draw 32%, Palermo 42%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 54% and under at 46%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 58% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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