Palermo vs Manchester City Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendly 2025

These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.

Palermo are ready to square it off against Manchester City for a pre-season club friendly fixture. The interesting fixture between the two clubs will take place at the Renzo Barbera stadium.

Despite being at home, the Italian Serie B side Palermo will be under pressure. This is going to be the first pre-season game for the Italy-based club. They will take on Man City in what is going to be a tough fixture for them. It will be interesting to see their performance here.

Manchester City will be in action for the first time since the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The Cityzens were eliminated from the mega competition after losing to Al Hilal in the round of 16. They have already started training for the new season, and it is time for the Pep Guardiola-led side to try some new tactics.

Kick-off:

• Location: Palermo, Italy
• Stadium: Renzo Barbera Stadium
• Date: Sunday, August 10
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Saturday, August 9; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Pre-Season Form:

This is going to be the first pre-season game for both clubs.

Players to Watch

Joel Pohjanpalo (Palermo)

Joel Pohjanpalo will be one of the main men in the attacking front for the hosts. The 30-year-old is experienced, but will be looking to step up in the upcoming fixture as they face a tough challenge. It will be interesting to see the Finland international perform against Man City.

Erling Haaland (Man City)

Erling Haaland will play an important role for the Cityzens here. He has played a crucial role in the final third for Manchester City since joining the club. Even though he has not been able to come up with any extraordinary performances during the 2024-25 season, Haaland remains a real threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.
• The Cityzens will be in action for the first time since the Club World Cup.
• Both teams will be contesting in their first pre-season game.

Palmero vs Man City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Man City to win
• Erling Haaland to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both Manchester City and Palermo are fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Palermo won: 0

Man City won: 0

Draws: 0

This match will be their first-ever meeting.

Predicted Lineups

Palermo predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Gomis (GK); Diakite, Buttaro, Ceccaroni; Pierozzi, Gomes, Blin, Di Francesco; Segre, Sandri; Pohjanpalo

Man City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ederson (GK); Nunes, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Reijnders, Rodri; Savinho, Cherki, Doku; Haaland

Match Prediction

As these clubs are going to face each other for the first time, they are likely to come up with an entertaining fixture. Manchester City are most likely to secure a win against Palermo in their upcoming pre-season game.

Prediction: Palermo 1-3 Manchester City

Telecast Details

India: OneFootball, CITY+

UK: CITY+, OneFootball

USA: DAZN, CBS Golazo, CITY+

Italy: DAZN, Sky Sport Calcio, OneFootball

Nigeria: Sporty Group via YouTube, CITY+

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