Palermo edged Padova 2-1 in an entertaining Serie B clash at the Stadio Renzo Barbera on September 19, 2026. The home side's attacking quality proved decisive, though Padova made them work until the final whistle.

Match Overview

Palermo took the lead in the 18th minute through a penalty converted by captain Matteo Brunori after a foul in the box. Padova responded well and equalised in the 39th minute with a header from a free-kick. Palermo regained the advantage in the 61st minute when winger Roberto Insigne curled a shot into the far corner. Padova pushed for a second equaliser but found Palermo's defence resolute.

Key Moments

• 18' – Matteo Brunori scores from the penalty spot for Palermo.
• 39' – Padova equalise with a powerful header from a set-piece.
• 61' – Roberto Insigne scores a brilliant curling effort to restore Palermo's lead.
• 79' – Padova's striker misses a one-on-one chance to equalise.

Tactical Story

Palermo dominated possession with a 4-3-3, using their full-backs to overload Padova's defence. Padova sat deep and looked to hit on the break, which worked well for their equaliser. In the second half, Palermo increased the tempo, and Insigne's individual brilliance made the difference. Padova's 5-4-1 became stretched as they chased the game.

Standout Players

Matteo Brunori led the line well, scoring one and winning the penalty. Roberto Insigne was a constant threat with his dribbling. For Padova, midfielder Ronaldo Pompeu was impressive, and their goalkeeper made several saves to keep the score close.

Table Impact

Palermo move into the promotion places with this win, maintaining their strong home record. Padova remain in the lower half of the table and will need to improve their away form to climb away from danger. The three points are vital for Palermo's Serie A ambitions.