A crucial clash at the lower end of the Serie A table between Parma and Verona could have significant implications for both teams’ futures. Parma, although 3 points above the relegation zone, find themselves in the mid-table, but their position remains precarious. Verona, on the other hand, is languishing in 18th place, within the bottom three as they enter round 16. Their season has been deeply disappointing, and the very real prospect of relegation looms large.
Parma Team News
I Ducali’s matches this season have certainly been entertaining. In their last three Serie A outings, a familiar scoreline of 3-1 has emerged each time. Parma fell to Inter and Atalanta by that same score but managed to secure a victory over Lazio. It’s worth noting that all three of these opponents currently sit in the league’s top five, so Parma’s results in these encounters aren’t necessarily poor. The win against Lazio also ended a five-game winless streak at home for I Ducali. Remarkably, two of Parma’s three victories this season have come at the Stadio Ennio Tardini, both against teams in the top seven. Another interesting fact is that Parma’s last 4 Serie A matches produced over 2.5 goals and saw the team both scoring and conceding.
Verona Team News
Verona’s decline shows no signs of slowing down, as their 1-4 home loss to Empoli last time out extended their losing streak to four games. The situation becomes even more alarming when considering their dismal away record this season. The Mastiffs have been the worst performers on the road, failing to earn a single point away from home. This means Verona has lost all of their last six Serie A away matches. Manager Paolo Zanetti remains in charge, but the string of poor results has left his position increasingly insecure. It’s fair to say that the team’s next defeat could very well mark the end of his tenure, with a change in leadership likely to follow.
Head-to-Head-Games
While it may come as a surprise, Verona holds the upper hand in the head-to-head record against Parma. They have won 3 of the last 5 encounters, while Parma has managed just 1 victory during that stretch. However, at the Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma has triumphed in 2 of their last 4 matches against Verona.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -5 | 15 | WLWLL |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Hellas Verona | 17 | 5 | 0 | 12 | -19 | 15 | LLLWL |
Parma – Verona Betting Prediction
For this game, I’m backing Parma to secure a win. Despite having earned more points on the road than at home, Parma remains the stronger team overall and is in better form. Verona, on the other hand, is in the midst of a four-game losing streak, showing little signs of recovery, and has yet to earn a single point away from home this season. The growing discontent with manager Paolo Zanetti could also play a significant role, as it’s becoming increasingly clear that he may not be the right person to lift the team out of this slump. With his tenure in Verona looking uncertain, a loss here could be the final blow to his position, potentially triggering a fresh start for the team.
Betting Tip: Parma To Win
Bookmaker: Stake
Odds: 1.87
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