Palermo vs Bari prediction and betting tips on February 2, 2024
On February 2nd, Palermo and Bari will contest their match within Serie B, and the match prediction for these teams has been published on the pages of our resource.
Palermo
The current season is progressing favorably for Palermo, positioned fifth in the league table. This allows them to confidently maintain their playoff spot, and they can aspire for more, with a 5-point gap from the second position. In the last round, the club secured a draw away against direct competitor Catanzaro with a score of 1-1. The team is in good form, having lost only one match out of the last 7. The priority for Palermo is the return to Serie A.
Bari
After 22 Serie B rounds, Bari holds the modest 12th position, but playoff aspirations remain feasible, with only a 4-point gap from the top eight. In the last round, the team suffered a 0-2 defeat at home against Reggiana, interrupting a streak of four matches without a win. Bari leads the championship in the number of draws, with 12 in 22 matches, coupled with five victories and an equal number of defeats.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the first-round encounter, the teams played out a dramatic match. From the middle of the second half, Bari played with two fewer players on the field, yet Palermo failed to capitalize on the numerical advantage, and the match ended 0-0, even a penalty couldn't break the deadlock.
- Palermo has won their last three home matches.
- Bari has drawn in 6 out of 11 away matches.
Palermo vs Bari Prediction
In this encounter, the hosts are considered slight favorites, with the odds of their success gradually decreasing. Most likely, Palermo will aim to take the initiative, while Bari will focus on a solid defense. Expecting a low-scoring affair, we consider a wager on a total of under 2.5 goals as reasonable.