Padova – Palermo

Padova host league leaders Palermo in what promises to be a decisive clash at home. The visitors sit atop the table with 13 points from an unbeaten run of four wins and a draw, boasting a solid 10‑5 goal difference, while Padova languish in 11th place on just seven points, having recorded two wins, one draw and two defeats and a narrow 5‑6 deficit. The gap of six points highlights the challenge for the hosts, who will need to tighten up defensively against a Palermo side that has yet to taste defeat this season. If Padova can turn their modest goal tally into a more threatening attack, they could at least keep the game within reach, but Palermo’s consistent scoring record suggests they will aim to extend their lead at the summit. The encounter could prove pivotal for both teams’ ambitions, with Padova fighting to climb out of the lower half and Palermo looking to cement their dominance.