Serie A: Parma Faces Juventus – Team News, Lineups & Predictions

An exciting match awaits at Stadio Ennio Tardini, where Serie A’s struggling team, Parma, will host top-four contenders Juventus. Both teams are in desperate need of points as they approach their next fixture.

Current Standings and Performance

Parma is facing relegation fears, sitting close to the bottom three with only six points separating them from the 18th-placed Fiorentina. The team has endured a tough stretch of games, registering three consecutive scoreless outings in Serie A, and recently suffered a heavy 4-0 loss against Atalanta. With only two wins at home this season, the Crusaders must improve to avoid slipping further down the table.

• Last five league matches: W1, D2, L2
• Failed to score in 12 Serie A games this season
• Last win at home against Lecce (2-1)

Historical Context

In recent encounters, Juventus has dominated Parma, winning six of the last nine meetings, including a 2-0 victory in their previous clash this season. Interestingly, the last seven matches at Tardini between these two sides have seen one team shut out, and Parma will aim to break that trend.

Juventus’ Recent Performance

Juventus comes into this match after a 0-0 draw against Monaco, where they achieved their third consecutive clean sheet across all competitions. Despite this recent setback, they have been formidable in Serie A, amassing 22 points in their last ten matches (W7, D1, L2). Juventus remains one point shy of fourth-placed Roma, making this match a must-win to maintain their pursuit of a top-four finish.

• Last ten matches: W7, D1, L2
• Key players expected to start: Kenan Yildiz, Jonathan David

Team News

Parma will miss key players Zion Suzuki and Lautaro Valenti due to injuries, while Patrick Cutrone is likely to be on the move. New signings Hans Nicolussi Caviglia and Franco Carboni are expected to start on the bench.

Juventus will be without long-term injury absentees Arkadiusz Milik, Dusan Vlahovic, and Daniele Rugani. However, the rest of their squad is fit, with Kenan Yildiz poised to return to the lineup for this match.

Predicted Lineups

Here’s how the teams might line up:

Match Prediction

Given Parma’s recent struggles and Juventus’ strong form, the visitors are favored to secure a crucial three points in this Serie A clash. Juventus will aim to capitalize on Parma’s weaknesses to bolster their position in the league standings.