Parma vs Juventus: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
Juventus is set to face Parma this Sunday evening after a commanding victory in their latest Serie A matchup. The Bianconeri recently defeated Napoli 3-0, reinforcing their position among Italy’s top teams. Despite missing direct entry into the Champions League’s last 16, Juventus remains a contender with a playoff spot secured.
Match Preview: Parma vs Juventus
The upcoming match follows a challenging period for both teams. Juventus faced a goalless draw against Monaco, which underscores their buildup to a crucial two-legged tie against Galatasaray. Before this European clash, the team has several domestic matches, including a Coppa Italia quarter-final against Lazio and league encounters with Inter Milan.
Recent Form
- Juventus: The team has shown resilience with an unbeaten streak, sitting just one point behind Roma and Napoli for Champions League qualification.
- Parma: Struggling with form, they have recorded only two wins from their last 11 league matches, currently sitting precariously close to the relegation zone.
In their last Serie A meeting, Juventus turned in an impressive performance against Napoli, with Jonathan David shining with the opening goal. The team, under new management, has the lowest goals conceded in the league with just eight in 13 fixtures. This attacking efficiency places Juventus third in goals scored, with 23 in the same period.
Parma’s Struggles
Parma, on the other hand, is experiencing a difficult season. They recently fell to Atalanta 4-0 and have not scored in their last three matches, indicating a troubling trend. The team’s reliance on top scorer Mateo Pellegrino, who has contributed 43% of their total goals, is concerning.
Team News
In terms of injuries, only a few key players are sidelined for Juventus, including Daniele Rugani and Dusan Vlahovic. However, several starters are expected to return for this match. For Parma, the squad is missing pivotal players, including goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and defender Pontus Almqvist.
Predicted Lineups
| Parma | Juventus |
|---|---|
| Corvi | Di Gregorio |
| Delprato, Circati, Troilo | Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso |
| Britschgi, Bernabe, Keita, Sorensen, Valenti | Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, McKennie, Yildiz |
| Ondrejka, Pellegrino | David |
Match Prediction
Given their recent performances, Juventus is favored to secure a win in this matchup, potentially keeping a clean sheet against a struggling Parma side that averages less than a goal per game.
