In Serie B on December 12, Palermo will face Sampdoria. The odds for Palermo to win are 1.72, a draw is at 3.58, and a Sampdoria win is valued at 4.85. In terms of probabilities: Palermo - 54.49%, draw - 26.18%, Sampdoria - 19.33%. Palermo is highlighted as the favorite in the odds, which is also supported by the percentage distribution for the main outcome. The bookmakers' expectations lean towards Palermo's advantage, but a draw cannot be ruled out based on the percentages.
In their last three matches, Palermo secured a big win over Carrarese 5-0 (29.11), drew 1-1 with Virtus Entella (22.11), and confidently beat Empoli 3-1 (07.12). Sampdoria in their last three encounters defeated Carrarese 3-2 (07.12), lost to Spezia 0-1 (30.11), and won against Juve Stabia 1-0 (24.11). Their last head-to-head meeting on March 8, 2025, ended in a 1-1 draw. In additional statistics, Palermo averages 51.6% possession over five games, records 3 yellow cards, commits 15.4 fouls, and is caught offside 1.6 times per match. Sampdoria averages 51.8% possession, 3.6 yellow cards, 16.8 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per game.
Over a five-match span, Palermo shows scoring efficiency: the average total goals in matches is 3.4, scoring 2.8 and conceding 0.6. Sampdoria's average total is 2.4, scoring 1 and conceding 1.4. For over 2.5 total goals: Palermo has 3 out of 5 matches going over, Sampdoria 2 out of 5. In the first half, both teams have 2 out of 5 over 1.5, in the second half Palermo has 3 out of 5 over 1.5, while Sampdoria only 1 out of 5. For goal intervals, Palermo most frequently scores between 31-45, 46-60, and 76-90 minutes - each 23%, while Sampdoria distributes their scoring intervals evenly: 16-30, 31-45, 46-60, and 76-90 - each 25%. For goals conceded, Palermo most often allows goals in four different intervals (each 25%), Sampdoria similarly - 0-15, 16-30, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes. Palermo appears much sharper in attack and consistently scores, while Sampdoria concedes more than one per game. Based on these metrics, a bet on Palermo to win seems the most logical, as the team shows confident scoring and defensive reliability.
On average, Palermo takes 5 corners per match, while Sampdoria takes 7.4. For the frequency of over 9.5 total corners: Palermo has 4 out of 5 matches going over, Sampdoria 2 out of 5. Considering the total corners, the closest to the sum of the averages (12.4) would be over 12.5, but such a line is not available. Among the presented pairs, the closest is total 9.5: total corners over 9.5 - odds are not specified as there is no complete pair. Statistically, Sampdoria takes more corners, but Palermo also consistently accumulates. In this situation, it makes sense to consider a bet on over 9.5 total corners, considering Palermo's frequency of going over. Also, pay attention to Sampdoria's individual corner stats, as the team often exceeds 7 deliveries per match.
Sportwars.net Prediction for the Palermo vs Sampdoria match, 2025-12-12 - Palermo to Win, odds 1.72. Correct Score: 1:0, odds 6.50.


