League-position context
Palermo rank8th
Cittadella rank19th
Palermo points52
Cittadella points40
Palermo: #8 · 52 pts · GD +9
22 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cittadella: #19 · 40 pts · GD -23
34 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.