Palermo – Benevento

Palermo head into the clash as league leaders, having amassed 13 points from four wins and a draw while boasting a solid 10‑5 goal difference. Benevento sit mid‑table in seventh place, with seven points earned through two victories, a draw and two defeats, and a narrower 6‑5 margin on the scoresheet. The gap between the two sides is six points, and Palermo’s unbeaten run will be tested by a Benevento side that has shown resilience despite a modest record. Historically, the encounter pits a dominant side at the top of the table against a squad eager to close the distance and climb the standings. Both teams will be aware that the result could reshape the early season hierarchy, making the fixture a key test for each.