won 126 of 200 settled AH picks · +190.1u profit · this pick: S.S. Arezzo +0.5 @ 1.68 · 6 units
⚡ Why this pick
Arezzo won 2-1 at Avellino last time out.
Palermo missing their starting goalkeeper.
Arezzo have scoring threats across the front line.
Palermo's away form is untes
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S.S. Arezzo
4-3-3
● Confirmed
21
⚽↓87′
Tavernelli
71
⚽↓77′
Cianci
30
↓71′
Arena
17
Ionita
78
↓87′
Iaccarino
16
↓77′
Sala
37
Righetti
5
Illanes Minucci
13
Gilli
6
Renzi
14
Nunziante
Bench (12)
Emiliano Pattarello ↑71′ · Shaka Mawuli ↑77′ · Alberto Cerri ↑77′ · Muhamed Varela Djamanca ↑87′ · Mattia Viviani ↑87′ · Marlon Mena · Mauro Coppolaro · Kevin Leoni · Francesco Serban · Luca Chierico · Andrea Cagnano · Andrea Seculin
Coach · Cristian Bucchi
Match Preview
S.S. Arezzo vs Palermo Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-28 17:02 UTC
Arezzo and Palermo meet in early-season Serie B clash
S.S. Arezzo and Palermo converge at the Stadio Citta di Arezzo this Sunday for their second matchday of the Serie B season. Both sides arrive with distinct momentum, looking to establish their footing in the early stages of the league campaign.
Arezzo's path to the second tier
S.S. Arezzo enters this fixture following a positive start to their league campaign, having secured a 2-1 victory over Avellino on 22 August. Their journey to this point has been marked by a blend of competitive cup matches and high-intensity friendlies, including a notable 3-1 win against SSC Napoli in July. Returning to their home ground, the squad aims to leverage their recent rest days to maintain high energy levels against a formidable opponent.
Palermo's momentum and intent
Palermo arrives in Arezzo carrying the confidence of an opening 1-0 win against Juve Stabia on 23 August. Their recent form includes a solid 2-0 cup victory over Lecce, demonstrating a defensive stability that the club is keen to maintain. With preparations focused specifically on this away trip, the visitors appear committed to a controlled, disciplined approach to secure points on the road.
Team news and expected lineups
For the hosts, the expected XI features Alessandro Nunziante in goal, protected by a defensive line of Samuele Righetti, Julian Illanes Minucci, and Matteo Gilli. The midfield is expected to be anchored by Artur Ionita, Gennaro Iaccarino, and Mattia Sala, while Camillo Tavernelli, Pietro Cianci, and Alessandro Arena lead the attack. Palermo is expected to line up with Mattia Fortin in goal, supported by a back four of Tommaso Augello, Pietro Ceccaroni, Mattia Bani, and Tommaso Cassandro. The midfield engine room should consist of Jacopo Segre, Filippo Ranocchia, and Hernani, with Joel Pohjanpalo, Dennis Toerset Johnsen, and Dominic Vavassori forming the attacking unit. Notably, Palermo will be without Jesse Joronen, who remains sidelined due to injury.
The tactical landscape
This match is anticipated to be a tight, tactical affair rather than an open contest. Palermo’s focus on a controlled performance suggests they will look to stifle the game, while Arezzo may look to exploit their freshness in the final stages. A significant trend to watch for the home side is their late-game threat; in their last eight matches, they have frequently found the net after the 75th minute, which could prove decisive if the score remains level late on.
A test of early-season form
With no historical head-to-head data to draw upon, the match stands as a blank slate between these two sides. Palermo’s Joel Pohjanpalo enters the contest as a primary threat, having maintained a prolific scoring record across his recent appearances. As both teams look to build on their respective opening-day successes, the atmosphere at the Stadio Citta di Arezzo will likely play a role in shaping the intensity of this early-season encounter.
