Palermo is a goal machine: all the qualities of their attacking phase

Palermo scored in all 11 matches this season and netted 9 goals in second halves alone, though defensive lapses in Pisa draw highlight areas needing work.

Palermo's 2-2 draw at Pisa showcased the team's attacking prowess despite missing key players like Hernani, Vavassori and Palumbo. Manager Inzaghi made an unusual tactical adjustment for the midweek fixture due to injury concerns, opting for a flatter setup that left the side looking uninspired in the first half. However, the second-half response was vintage Palermo: after restoring their standard formation, they scored three goals in 18 minutes to overturn a 2-0 deficit, mirroring a similar comeback at Empoli where they scored three in 12 minutes.

The offensive statistics are remarkable. Palermo have scored in all 11 competitive matches this season and have netted at least two goals in all but two games (against Juve Stabia and Avellino). Away from home, the record is even more impressive: nine goals across their last three away matches. Second-half performance stands out particularly, with nine of their 21 goals coming after the interval.

Defensive vulnerabilities remain a concern. Conceding three goals for the first time this season exposed gaps that need addressing, though Pisa's quality was acknowledged. On the positive side, the home crowd continues to set records, with 25,500 attendance already confirmed and a streak of 25 consecutive home wins now in place ahead of Sunday's match against Vicenza.