As Parma and Genoa prepare to clash at the Stadio Tardini on Sunday, both teams find themselves fighting for survival in Serie A. The close ranks in the standings heighten the stakes for this match, where the desire to push further from the relegation zone will dominate.
Match Preview: Parma vs. Genoa
Currently one position apart in the Serie A standings, Parma sits at 14th place, having accumulated 11 points from seven of their last matches. Despite a rocky start to the season under rookie coach Carlos Cuesta, the team has clawed its way out of the relegation zone, currently sitting eight points above danger. Their recent draw against Napoli showed their resilience, as they managed to secure a clean sheet, thanks to young goalkeeper Filippo Rinaldi.
However, Parma’s home form poses a challenge. They have only managed two wins in 10 league fixtures at home, coupled with a few victories in earlier Coppa Italia rounds. A win against Genoa would grant them a significant advantage in their battle for safety, allowing them to move six points clear of their opponents.
Genoa’s Recent Outlook
While Parma has improved, Genoa arrives with confidence, unbeaten in their last three league encounters, and they have not conceded a goal in those matches. Following a 3-0 victory over Cagliari, which featured an early goal from Lorenzo Colombo, they find themselves just above the relegation zone. However, they remain cautious, knowing that Fiorentina is closely trailing them.
Genoa’s recent form stands at two losses, one draw, and a recent win. As they gear up for upcoming fixtures against Bologna and Lazio, this match against another relegation rival is crucial for their aspirations of avoiding falling into the bottom three.
Team News
Both teams will be dealing with injuries. Parma will have to manage the absences of Vicente Guaita, Zion Suzuki, Pontus Almqvist, Abdoulaye Ndiaye, and long-term injured Matija Frigan. Cuesta is weighing the options for his starting lineup, with Mateo Pellegrino likely eager to return after being benched, while Patrick Cutrone may sit out.
For Genoa, Daniele De Rossi has to contend with the injuries of Albert Gronbaek and Benjamin Siegrist, as well as possible absences from Maxwel Cornet and Caleb Ekuban. Expect Colombo to continue leading the charge for the Grifone.
Predicted Lineups
| Parma | Genoa |
|---|---|
| Corvi | Leali |
| Delprato | Marcandalli |
| Circati | Ostigard |
| Valenti | Vazquez |
| Valeri | Norton-Cuffy |
| Bernabe | Frendrup |
| Keita | Malinovskyi |
| Sorensen | Ellertsson |
| Oristanio | Martin |
| Ondrejka | Vitinha |
| Pellegrino | Colombo |
Match Prediction
Given their similar situations in the league, a draw seems likely. The prediction stands at Parma 2, Genoa 2, as both teams will aim to secure points to bolster their efforts against relegation.
