Match report

Avellino and Palermo Battle to a 2-2 Draw in Serie B

Avellino
Avellino
2–2
FT
Palermo
Palermo
Dec 20, 2025

Avellino held their ground against a determined Palermo squad, securing a thrilling 2-2 draw in their most recent Serie B encounter. Tommaso Biasci opened the scoring for Avellino before Palermo rallied with goals from F. Ranocchia and J. Pohjanpalo. However, M. Palumbo's late goal ensured that both teams shared the points.

Key Facts

  • • Avellino 2-2 Palermo in Serie B
  • • Tommaso Biasci scored for Avellino at minute 39, assisted by F. Missori.
  • • Palermo equalized through F. Ranocchia (69') and J. Pohjanpalo's penalty (83').
  • • M. Palumbo netted the tying goal for Avellino in the 89th minute.
  • • Salim Diakité was sent off from Palermo with a red card at minute 87.

Lineups

Avellino

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 30 G. Daffara (G)
  • 56 P. Enrici (D)
  • 44 L. Simic (D)
  • 63 A. Fontanarosa (D)
  • 2 F. Missori (M)
  • 24 D. Sounas (M)
  • 6 L. Palmiero (M)
  • 39 M. Besaggio (M)
  • 29 T. Cancellotti (M)
  • 14 T. Biasci (F)
  • 7 G. Tutino (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Iannarilli
  • 23 A. Cagnano
  • 79 C. Manzi
  • 78 A. Milani
  • 8 M. Gyabuaa
  • 20 M. Palumbo
  • 17 V. Crespi
  • 32 F. Lescano
  • 33 G. Panico
  • 9 C. Patierno
  • 10 R. Russo

Palermo

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 66 J. Joronen (G)
  • 29 P. Peda (D)
  • 13 M. Bani (D)
  • 32 P. Ceccaroni (D)
  • 23 S. Diakite (M)
  • 10 F. Ranocchia (M)
  • 8 J. Segre (M)
  • 3 T. Augello (M)
  • 5 A. Palumbo (F)
  • 21 J. Le Douaron (F)
  • 20 J. Pohjanpalo (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 F. Bardi
  • 1 A. Gomis
  • 19 B. Bereszynski
  • 17 S. Giovane
  • 11 E. Gyasi
  • 9 M. Brunori
  • 6 C. Gomes
  • 28 A. Blin
  • 31 G. Corona
  • 72 D. Veroli

Timeline

  1. Palermo
    18' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    Mattia Bani

    Foul

  2. Avellino
    39' Avellino Goal · Normal Goal
    Tommaso Biasci · Assist: F. Missori
  3. Avellino
    56' Avellino Card · Yellow Card
    L. Palmiero

    Foul

  4. Avellino
    61' Avellino Card · Yellow Card
    Lorenco Šimić

    Foul

  5. Palermo
    66' Palermo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mattia Bani · On: E. Gyasi
  6. Palermo
    66' Palermo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Segre · On: C. Gomes
  7. Palermo
    69' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Ranocchia
  8. Avellino
    73' Avellino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Tutino · On: Francesco Patierno
  9. Avellino
    74' Avellino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Palmiero · On: M. Palumbo
  10. Palermo
    75' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    Salim Diakité

    Foul

  11. Avellino
    76' Avellino Card · Yellow Card
    M. Palumbo

    Foul

  12. Palermo
    80' Palermo Var · Penalty confirmed
    J. Pohjanpalo
  13. Avellino
    82' Avellino Card · Yellow Card
    A. Fontanarosa

    Argument

  14. Palermo
    83' Palermo Goal · Penalty
    J. Pohjanpalo
  15. Palermo
    85' Palermo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Ranocchia · On: S. Giovane
  16. Palermo
    85' Palermo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Palumbo · On: A. Blin
  17. Palermo
    87' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    Salim Diakité

    Foul

  18. Palermo
    87' Palermo Card · Red Card
    Salim Diakité

    Foul

  19. Palermo
    88' Palermo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Le Douaron · On: D. Veroli
  20. Avellino
    89' Avellino Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Palumbo · Assist: R. Russo
  21. Palermo
    90'+3 Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    C. Gomes

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Avellino Palermo
Fouls 15 22
Pass Accuracy 83% 82%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 12 14
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 401 355
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 9 3
xG 1.98 2.28
Shots off Target 1 7
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 331 290
Shots Inside Box 8 12
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Avellino took an early lead through Tommaso Biasci's goal in the 39th minute, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Palermo fought back with two goals, including a crucial penalty by J. Pohjanpalo, to regain momentum and level the score at 2-2.
  • ▸ M. Palumbo scored late in the game, ensuring Avellino did not lose points despite conceding an equalizer.