Serie B 2025-2026: Frosinone-Palermo, the probable formations
Friday night’s early match at Stadio Benito Stirpe between Frosinone and Palermo turns the spotlight on the thirty-fourth day of Serie B. The match, scheduled for 8:30 p.m., is not just a calendar match, but a real direct clash that puts a substantial slice of the future up for grabs. For Max Alvini’s Giallazzurri, currently second in the standings, the challenge represents a golden opportunity to secure the direct promotion zone and dream of hooking up with the leader Venezia. Reduced by four victories in the last five matches, the Ciociari want to take advantage of the factor field to keep the pursuers at a distance and consolidate a lead that, with a few days to go, would begin to become reassuring.
On the other hand, Pippo Inzaghi’s Palermo lands in Lazio with the obligation to win in order not to see the train for the top series run away without passing through the playoffs. The Rosanero, fourth at four points right behind the Giallazzurri, have experienced a season of ups and downs: recent victories have restored morale, but missteps against Monza and Pescara still weigh on the standings. A success tonight would bring the Sicilians within one point of second place, totally reopening the games for direct promotion; a defeat, on the other hand, would risk plunging the team into playoff limbo, making the gap almost unbridgeable.
Alvini recovers Koutsoupias in midfield after being disqualified, but must monitor the condition of Ghedjemis, who came off injured from the last round; in case of forfeit, ready Gelli. In defense, the block led by Monterisi in front of Palmisani is confirmed. Forward, Kvernadze in support of Raimondo.
In Palermo’s house, Inzaghi hopes for the lightning recovery of goalkeeper Joronen, struggling with a physical problem: if he doesn’t make it, space for Gomis. In attack, the irreplaceable Pohjanpalo will be supported by Le Douaron and Palumbo, with Rui Modesto available again on the outside lane.
Probable lineups
Frosinone (4-2-3-1): Palmisani; Oyono, Monterisi, Calvani, Bracaglia; Calò, Koutsoupias; Ghedjemis, Gelli, Kvernadze; Raimondo. All. Alvini.
Palermo (3-5-2): Gomis; Pierozzi, Bani, Ceccaroni; Rui Modesto, Segre, Ranocchia, Augello, Palumbo; Le Douaron, Pohjanpalo. All. F. Inzaghi.
