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Probable Lineups

4-3-1-2
Palermo
4-4-2
Atalanta
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(50) 37 Goals 14 (39)
(39) 32 Assists 17 (27)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
27.9 Average Age 27
182.6 Average Height (cm) 182
(0.9) 1.2 Shots pg 0.8 (0.7)
(49%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 46% (47%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1.8) 1.6 Tackles pg 1.6 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Armin Bacinovic Out 6.33
Abel Hernandez Doubtful 6.49
Player Reason Status Rating
Daniele Capelli Out 6.25
Gianpaolo Bellini Out 6.85
Germán Denis Out 6.87
Cristiano Doni Out N/A

Team News

Palermo
  • Hernandez is not far from being back available, so finally coach Mutti could have some options for his attack.
  • Ilicic and Zahavi are in contention for the trequartista spot in support of Miccoli and Budan.
  • Munoz will play as right-back, maybe having the opportunity to switch to a three-man defence during the game.
Atalanta
  • As Atalanta didn't play in midweek, German Denis will still have to serve his suspension.
  • Tiribocchi and Gabbiadini could play together, leaving Marilungo out.
  • The Manfredini-Ferri duo in defence has been completely overhauled by Stendardo and Lucchini.

Prediction

  • After two home victories in a row, Palermo picked up a point in an amazing game in Milan against Inter. Mutti has helped his team find their confidence again and can now aim for a four match unbeaten streak.
  • The victory in Cesena gave Atalanta a little relief after a very bad period from the start of 2012. The team is going to miss Denis in this difficult trip, but Colantuono may well consider going to Palermo after a point, knowing that his side have yet to play the postponed home match against Genoa.
  • Palermo have always shown great strength at home, and expect the Rosanero to do so once again. Denis' suspension is going to make Atalanta play a very defensive game, and if Palermo don't lose composure in front of goal and keep scoring through both Budan and Miccoli, there will be no chance for the away side in the end. Watch out for the two strikers given the opportunity to play from kick-off for the visitors: both Tiribocchi and Gabbiadini could use a goal to gain some confidence.
  • PREDICTION: Palermo win 3-1
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
12 Atalanta 13 13 12 46 lwwlll
16 Palermo 11 10 17 43 dldldl

Top Players

Palermo
Atalanta
F. Miccoli 7.39
M. Donati 7.04
E. Barreto 6.8
M. Moralez 6.98
L. Cigarini 6.89
G. Denis 6.87
F. Miccoli 16
I. Budan 6
A. Hernandez 6
G. Denis 16
M. Moralez 6
G. Marilungo 4
F. Miccoli 12
J. Ilicic 5
F. Balzaretti 4
M. Moralez 5
E. Schelotto 4
G. Denis 3

Match Forecast

Palermo will score from a direct freekick  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.