Palermo Advances to the Serie B Playoff Semifinals Against Venezia

Palermo has passed the first round of the playoffs, winning 2-0 against Sampdoria at a Renzo Barbera that reminded of the best Serie A nights. The team, led by Mignani and driven by Diakité, has secured a spot in the semifinal playoffs where it will meet the third force of the championship, Venezia by Vanoli. A challenge between two great strikers: Brunori on one side (17 goals), Pohjanpalo on the other (22 goals - top scorer). The first leg will be played at Barbera, while the return leg will take place at Penzo on Friday, which will determine the first finalist of the Serie B playoffs. Venezia will have two out of three possible outcomes at its disposal (due to a better placement in the regular season) and the rosanero are called for a mini-feat. The winner will face either Cremonese or Catanzaro in the final. Mignani will have Nedelcearu back, who should take Ceccaroni's place, not at his best condition. The first leg of the semifinal playoffs between Palermo and Venezia will take place at Renzo Barbera on Monday, May 20th at 20:30. The match between Palermo and Venezia will be broadcast live on Dazn and Sky, on the Sky Sport Calcio (202) and 252 channels. Also available for streaming via the Dazn app and Sky Go, and on NOW. Probable lineups: PALERMO (3-4-2-1): Desplanches; Graves, Lucioni, Nedelcearu; Diakité, Segre, Ranocchia, Lund; Insigne, Brunori; Soleri. Coach: Mignani. VENEZIA (3-5-2): Joronen; Idzes, Svoboda, Sverko; Candela, Bjarkason, Tessmann, Busio, Zampano; Gytkjaer, Pohjanpalo. Coach: Vanoli.