Cremonese, who were newly promoted to Serie A, will welcome Palermo to the Giovanni Zini Stadium on Saturday for the first round of the Coppa Italia.
The Gray and Reds have not had a convincing preseason and have been struggling for consistency in their results as they gear up for the upcoming Serie A season.
Meanwhile, the Pink and Blacks have shown solid form in their preseason preparations ahead of the new Italian Serie B campaign.
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Cremonese vs Palermo prediction: Tight encounter expected
Key statistics
- The Tigers have drawn two of their last five away matches against Cremonese.
- Palermo have played a 2-2 draw in two of their last five meetings.
- Both teams have scored against each other in three of their last five encounters.
Correct score prediction: Cremonese 2-2 Palermo
Cremonese and Palermo have been very evenly matched in recent meetings, especially at the Stadio Giovanni Zini.
Two of their last five encounters there have ended in draws. Both sides have shown the ability to score against each other, with each team finding the net in four of the last five games.
This balance in performances, coupled with their history of high-scoring draws, makes a 2-2 scoreline a possibility for their upcoming Coppa Italia clash.
Pre-match odds and win probability: No odds available
- Home: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.28%
- Draw: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
- Away: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.
Bookmakers have given Cremonese a slight advantage with winning odds of 1.95 and a 51.28% chance of victory, while a draw is priced at 3.30 with a 30.30% chance. Palermo entered as underdogs with higher odds of 4.00, reflecting a 25% chance of winning.
Still, despite Cremonese holding the edge, the contest is expected to be closely fought, and a draw remains a realistic outcome.
Head-to-head: Tight encounter
The head-to-head record between Filippo Inzaghi’s side and Davide Nicola’s team shows a long-running and evenly balanced rivalry across league and cup matches.
Both sides have enjoyed victories both home and away, but draws have also been a frequent outcome, with several games ending level over the years.
Out of their last 12 meetings, both sides have shared five draws, with the Violins claiming two wins and the Tigers securing five victories.
Italy Serie B 14/03/25
Palermo
Cremonese
Italy Serie B 27/08/24
Cremonese
Palermo
Italy Serie B 24/02/24
Cremonese
Palermo
Italy Serie B 26/12/23
Palermo
Cremonese
Italy Serie B 26/01/19
Cremonese
Palermo
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Cremonese preview: Inzaghi without Saro
Inzaghi’s team are currently without Gianluca Saro, who suffered a cruciate ligament injury, a serious knee problem that typically requires surgery and several months of recovery. He is expected to be out until late October 2025, meaning he will miss a significant portion of the season.
Predicted lineup: Fulignati (GK), Folino, Barbieri, Paulo Azzi, Ceccherini, Vandeputte, Collocolo, Castagnetti, Vazquez, De Luca & Johnsen
Italy Serie B 13/05/25
L
Pisa
2
Cremonese
1
Italy Serie B 09/05/25
W
Spezia
2
Cremonese
3
Italy Serie B 04/05/25
D
Sassuolo
1
Cremonese
1
Italy Serie B 01/05/25
D
Sampdoria
0
Cremonese
0
Italy Serie B 25/04/25
W
Mantova
2
Cremonese
4
Palermo preview: All players available
Palermo have no injury concerns ahead of the game, giving them a full squad to choose from and potentially an advantage in squad depth and consistency.
Predicted lineup: Audero (GK), Pierozzi, Diakite, Baniya, Ceccaroni, Gomes, Segre, Blin, Di Francesco, Pohjanpalo & Brunori
Italy Serie B 13/05/25
D
Carrarese
1
Palermo
1
Italy Serie B 09/05/25
W
Frosinone
0
Palermo
2
Italy Serie B 04/05/25
L
Cesena
2
Palermo
1
Italy Serie B 01/05/25
L
Sudtirol
2
Palermo
1
Italy Serie B 27/04/25
W
Catanzaro
1
Palermo
3
Player to watch – Federico Di Francesco
Federico Di Francesco has found the net twice in just four preseason matches, showing he is entering the new campaign in sharp attacking form. His ability to make an impact in attack during the friendly games highlights both his confidence and his readiness to be a key contributor when competitive action begins.
Beyond his goals, Di Francesco brings creativity, intelligent movement, and experience to the pitch, making him a consistent threat to opposing defences. He is a player to look out for in this encounter.