PALERMO, Italy (Dec. 27, 2025) (Interstat) — Joel Pohjanpalo’s first-half goal lifted Palermo to a 1-0 victory over Padova in a Serie B match Saturday at Stadio Renzo Barbera.

The decisive moment came in the 38th minute. Pohjanpalo finished the play, which included assists from substitutes Jonas Harder and Pietro Fusi along with midfielder Antonio Palumbo. The goal defied a pregame projection from Interstat, which gave Palermo a 60.4% chance to win but forecast a 2-1 scoreline.

The match was a physical contest, producing four yellow cards. The result gives Palermo a winning start to its league campaign, while Padova begins with a loss.