Arezzo 2-3 Palermo result, stats and report

Calcio Padova produced a remarkable away victory at Palermo, with Dominic Vavassori scoring twice to overturn an early deficit and hand the home side a first defeat in five Serie B matches.

Walid Cheddira gave Avellino the lead on the hour mark but Dennis Johnsen equalised within three minutes for Palermo, leaving the hosts to rue three big chances missed in a frustrating 1-1 draw.

Palermo won 2-1 against Sampdoria despite being outpossessed and outshot, with early goals from Gabriel Strefezza and Joel Pohjanpalo proving enough to hold off a Sampdoria side that created plenty but converted little.

Palermo came from behind twice to win 3-2 at Arezzo in Serie B, with Pietro Cianci and Camillo Tavernelli combining to flip a game that Arezzo had every right to win. Arezzo's failure to hold what they created will haunt their manager.

Two of Serie B's form sides collide on Saturday as Mantova host Palermo, with both teams carrying serious momentum into a fixture that could have real implications at the top of the division.

Palermo arrive at Empoli on Saturday full of confidence after four straight Serie B wins, but the hosts have quietly tightened up and will not roll over. This one matters.

Palermo have been formidable at the Renzo Barbera this season, winning five consecutive home games and conceding just twice. Calcio Padova arrive in decent overall form but carry a worrying record on the road.

Avellino have been a different proposition at home this season, but Palermo carry the quality and the structure of a side with promotion ambitions. Sunday's fixture at the Stadio Partenio-Adriano Lombardi has the makings of a genuinely instructive early-season encounter.