Preview: Derby Di Sicilia

By: Steven | November 29th, 2007

Sunday December 2nd, 2007
Stadio Angelo Massimino, Catania

Squad Status

Palermo

Second away match in a row, and the first match of Francesco Guidolin’s 4th term at the Palermo-helm. There are rumours that Guido is gonna start the same eleven as the ones that were wrecked by Juventus last sunday. Personally, I think he’s smarter than that. Miccoli is still injured but everyone else is ready to play, even Migliaccio. Fontana will probably return to the goal after Agliardi’s show last week, although he skipped training today. I’m just hoping Guidolin will give Brienza the role of attacking midfielder, whith Cavani and Amauri up front. This way, we won’t have to play ShitPants. Giuseppe The Musketeer can take back his place on the bench, as Rinaudo is most likely to return to the defense. Up front, it might also be possible that Guido opts for a Brienza - Cavani attacking midfield, with Amauri as the lone gunman. Looking good, to bad Guana is still running around the midfield.

Probable Line-up
Fontana; Zaccardo, Rinaudo, Barzagli; Diana, Guana, Simplicio, Migliaccio, Brienza; Cavani, Amauri

Catania

Last week, Catania lost 2-0 to Napoli, with both Terlizzi (ex-Palermo) and Vargas suspended. They both return for this game, and that’s not good. Especially Vargas is a fantastic player. Sottil will probably not be there. Up front, Catania will most likely go for one striker, being either Mascara or Spinesi.

Probable Line-up
Polito; Sardo, Terlizzi, Stovini, Vargas; Baiocco, Edusei, Colucci; Martinez, Spinesi, Mascara

Categorical Matchup

Goalie- Palermo: Polito is not a bad keeper, but he’s got nothing on Fontana. This is of course when Fontana plays, not when the fourth Stooge is picking up his gloves again.

Defense- Catania: Fourth best defense in the league versus one of the clumsiest. 14 goals against versus 21. Vargas. I’m going with the Etnei.

Midfield- Push: This is a point of discussion. The Catania-midfield is strong, but if Guido leaves out Shitpants, Pisano and Diana, we’re so powerfull in that area. With those three: Catania. Without the: definitely Palermo.

Forwards- Palermo: 17 goals versus 11. Gionatha Spinesi having a dry spell like they only know dry spells in Darfur. Amauri having to prove he hasn’t lost it.

Final Analysis

Last season, both matches caused controversy. The game in Palermo ended in 5-3, and we all know what happened in Catania. Not looking at the disaster, we took 6 outta 6 last season, and we need to do so again this year. If we lose this game, we might be 9 points behind 4th place, and we’ll get laughed at everywhere. I for one am definitely not losing to some Catanese dumbasses. Guido needs to guide us back into the top 4, as soon as possible. Too bad we won’t be having any tifosi in the Massimino.

Prediction
Eager Palermo, trying to show that they can still reach a top level, and showing that banning fans won’t change a thing to their fighting spirit. The game isn’t gonna end with 22 players on the pitch either. I say 1-2, Amauri brace, last minute return by Spinesi.

Sono Bello, Sono Sano, Mia Madre Mi Ha Fatto Palermitano!