Pisa host Palermo at the Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani on October 28, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 local time. This Serie B fixture brings together two teams in strong recent form: sixth-placed Pisa are unbeaten in four matches, while leaders Palermo arrive on a run of four consecutive victories. Both sides have posted impressive attacking numbers, but the visitors have built a clear advantage across their opening eight league games. For Pisa, the midweek meeting is a chance to test their progress against the team setting the pace.

Pisa's Recent Form and Key Stats

Pisa drew 1-1 with Hellas Verona on October 25, extending a four-match unbeaten sequence that also includes a draw against Mantova and wins over Cremonese and Vicenza. Their last five results stand at two wins, two draws and one defeat. That stretch has helped Pisa reach sixth place, although Palermo's visit presents a demanding test of their recent improvement.

The home side have scored seven goals in their last three matches. Across their most recent five, they have averaged 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game. Their Serie B record after eight matches is four wins, two draws and two defeats, with season averages of 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded. Those figures show why Pisa can approach this game with confidence in their attack, while also highlighting the need to limit chances against the league leaders.

Defending at home has been a persistent challenge: Pisa have conceded at least once in each of their last 18 home matches. There has also been at least one second-half goal, counting both teams, in 20 of Pisa's last 22 games. Neither trend determines what happens against Palermo, but both add context to a fixture in which Pisa will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run.

Palermo's Recent Form and Key Stats

Palermo lead Serie B with 22 points from seven wins and one draw. They have yet to lose a league match this season and are five points ahead of second-placed Mantova. Their latest result was a 2-1 victory over Carrarese on October 25, following wins against Sampdoria, Padova and Mantova. That sequence gives the visitors four victories in a row heading into this trip.

Over their last five matches, Palermo have recorded four wins and a draw, scoring an average of 2.2 goals per game and conceding 1.0. Their season averages are higher in attack, at 2.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match. Palermo have also been quick to establish leads in several recent games, winning at half-time in seven of their last 11 matches.

The visitors' unbeaten start sets them apart, but Pisa's recent results suggest they will face resistance. Palermo's task is to carry their scoring form into a match against opponents who have also been finding goals. A win would extend their four-game streak; Pisa, meanwhile, have not been beaten in any of their last four.

Pisa vs Palermo Match Analysis

This Pisa vs Palermo preview points to an intriguing contrast between the home side's resurgence and the visitors' sustained results. Pisa have collected two wins and two draws across their current unbeaten spell, while Palermo have won each of their last four. The season averages underline the attacking promise on both sides: Pisa score 1.9 goals per Serie B game and Palermo score 2.3. At the other end, Pisa have conceded 1.3 per match, compared with Palermo's 1.0.

The head-to-head record offers Pisa some encouragement. Across the supplied five-match summary, they have three wins, one draw and one defeat against Palermo, averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded. The most recent meeting, on January 31, 2025, finished 1-2. That broader record gives the hosts a reason to believe they can challenge the leaders, even if current league results favour the away side.

Palermo's seven wins from eight league matches make their consistency the central feature of this contest. Pisa's four-game unbeaten run and recent goals, however, leave the visitors with a genuine test. The home side's long sequence of matches conceding at home is a concern against Palermo's attack, while Palermo must contend with a Pisa team that has scored seven times in its last three outings. On balance, Palermo's stronger season record and four successive wins give them the clearer case, without diminishing Pisa's chances of making this a competitive meeting.

Pisa vs Palermo prediction from BetMines: Palermo win (2) with 42% probability.