Palermo are in dire need of a boost under returning Coach Beppe Iachini as they host impressive Bologna.
It kicks off at the Stadio Barbera at 11.30 GMT.
The Rosanero have been in self-imposed chaos ever since Iachini was sacked in November, going through a list of temporary tacticians only to recall the original boss last week.
His ‘debut’ was not reassuring, a 5-0 demolition at Roma, but he hopes for better on home turf against Bologna.
Palermo are in dire need of a boost under returning Coach Beppe Iachini as they host impressive Bologna.
It kicks off at the Stadio Barbera at 11.30 GMT.
The Rosanero have been in self-imposed chaos ever since Iachini was sacked in November, going through a list of temporary tacticians only to recall the original boss last week.
His ‘debut’ was not reassuring, a 5-0 demolition at Roma, but he hopes for better on home turf against Bologna.
Edoardo Goldaniga and Achraf Lazaar are out of action. Goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino completed a quicker than expected recovery from a muscular problem but will still rest on the bench in favour of Josip Posavec.
Franco Vazquez and Alberto Gilardino have also shaken off knocks, while Enzo Maresca faces his former club.
Bologna are fresh from ending the Juventus record-breaking run of 15 consecutive victories and have a spectacular away record under Coach Roberto Donadoni.
They visit Sicily brimming with confidence and a full squad at their disposal, led by Mattia Destro and Emanuele Giaccherini.
Bologna won this fixture only once in 23 Serie A visits, losing 14 and drawing eight. That lone success was all the way back in November 1934.
There was also a Serie B victory here in May 1996.
Palermo starting XI: Posavec, Morganella, Vitiello, Andelkovic, Gonzalez, Pezzella, Chochev, Maresca, Hiljemark, Vazquez, Gilardino.
Bologna starting XI: Mirante, Mbaye, Gastaldello, Maietta, Masina, Taider, Diawara, Donsah, Giaccherini, Destro, Floccari.