Sunday 27th November 2011, 2pm GMT
Following a 0-0 home draw against AC Milan last week, coach Delio Rossi’s second game in charge at Fiorentina is this visit to Palermo on Sunday. Palermo’s form has been reasonably straightforward so far this season – 5 wins out of 5 games at home, and 5 defeats out of 6 away from home (Lazio are the only team who have failed to win their home game against the Sicilians so far this term).
Considering this run of form, I like the odds on a home win at the Stadio Renzo Barbera on Sunday afternoon. Genoa and Inter have been among those who have been defeated in Palermo so far, and I feel that Fiorentina are likely to continue the trend. The visitors were involved in the 4th round of the Coppa Italia on Thursday, and their legs will be wearier than those of the Palermo players, following the long journey south.
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| Alessio Cerci scored twice for Fiorentina yesterday in the Coppa Italia |
My advice would be to approach this one with caution however, for two reasons. Firstly, Delio Rossi is a good coach, and he knows the Palermo team quite well having brought them to the cup final last season. Secondly, Fiorentina have had more success at the Stadio Renzo Barbera than any other Italian team, with 10 wins out of 24 visits. So while I expect Palermo to prevail, I won’t be betting my house on it!
Prediction – Palermo to win – 3pts
Match odds: Palermo 5/4
Draw 21/10
Fiorentina 11/5
