- Over the past three seasons, Palermo have won the ‘Derby of the Islands' four times; one win for Cagliari completes the record.
- The Sardinians have netted one goal in each of their last four Serie A meetings with the Rosanero.
- The Sicilians have managed only one win in eight visits to the San'Elia in the top flight (in September 2007), and have netted only two goals in total at Cagliari's ground so far.
- Cagliari are winless in their last nine league fixtures (seven defeats and two draws), and have picked up only one point from their last three at the Sant'Elia.
- Palermo have managed only one win in their last eight games on the road - three draws and four defeats complete the record.
