Juventus was back in action in midweek as the Bianconeri staged a stunning 4-4 comeback against Inter Milan, but the Old Lady will look to claim all three points this weekend when they welcome Parma to Turin. That draw has Juve staying hot on the heels of the top-of-the-table Napoli, standing just a point behind Inter in third place.
Match Preview:
Juventus came from behind to level up against Inter Milan on a Sunday that saw them finish 4-4 in an extremely dramatic, high-scoring game. Substitute Kenan Yildiz scored twice to give the team defining moments that changed the complexion of the match. Only the second open-play goal Juve have conceded all season; that says much about their otherwise really good defensive record.
Under Thiago Motta, Juventus have drawn 15 of 29 league games in 2024-most in Europe’s top leagues and approaching the club’s record of 17 draws in 1956. Yet they still find themselves looking over their shoulders, not too far away from the Scudetto, as a win against Parma will see this team improve in standings.
The Bianconeri have always loved their clashes with Parma whenever they get to their home arena because they only lost once in 26 past meetings in Turin and averaged a very impressive 2.5 goals per game.
Parma Struggles:
Newly-promoted Parma have fared badly, with just one win in the last 14 matches against Juventus and a paltry four points gleaned from their last seven outings. Mired in the depths of the relegation zone, Parma’s 1-1 draw with Empoli last weekend underlined their continued struggles, including that of Ange-Yoan Bonny’s missed penalty which could have reaped three points.
Away from home, Parma’s recent record remains grim, with the Ducali not tasting victory on their travels in 18 games stretching back to their last stint in Serie A. Making the most of the few opportunities that come their way will be imperative if the Crociati are to pull off a miracle escape from relegation.
Form Guide:
Juventus (Serie A): DDWDWD
Juventus (All Competitions): WWDWLD
Parma (Serie A): LDLDDD
Team News:
Juventus boss Thiago Motta will most likely make changes to the starting lineup; Kenan Yildiz may get a start following his impressive performance against Inter. Injuries are still a factor, as Bremer, Arkadiusz Milik, Teun Koopmeiners, and Nico Gonzalez will not likely play. Douglas Luiz faces a fitness test as well.
Ange-Yoan Bonny should start up front for Parma, with wide support from Dennis Man and Matteo Cancellieri, though Valentin Mihaila and Pontus Almqvist may feature. Yordan Osorio and Alessandro Circati are not options in defence, with Circati ruled out for the long term following surgery on his ACL.
Predicted Lineups:
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Cabal; Thuram, Locatelli; Conceicao, Yildiz, Weah; Vlahovic
Parma: Suzuki; Coulibaly, Del Prato, Balogh, Valeri; Sohm, Bernabe; Man, Hernani, Mihaila; Bonny
Prediction:
Thus, Juventus will be certain to give a good fight back in defense. Parma barely scores away from home, so it’s in the favor of Juventus, 2-0.
