Palermo – Padova

Palermo secured a gritty 2-1 victory over Padova at home, extending their flawless record and keeping them atop the league with 13 points from four wins and a draw. The win nudged their goal difference to +5, after scoring ten and conceding five, while Padova remained stuck in mid‑table at 11th with seven points and a negative goal difference. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance in Palermo’s favour, as they now hold the sole win in their two‑match series against the Venetians. With the three points, Palermo can afford a slip before the final round, whereas Padova must chase a win to climb out of the lower half.