Match Preview
Parma is gearing up to welcome Genoa to their home ground, Ennio Tardini, for an exhilarating encounter set to kick off at 08:30 AM (Argentina Time) as part of Serie A’s Matchday 21.
Current Form of Parma and Genoa
This match promises to be packed with intensity, as both teams are motivated by their recent victories in the previous round, unwilling to drop precious points.
Parma’s Recent Results
In their last outing, Parma secured a 2-1 victory against Lecce. Their performance has been mixed in recent matches, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Over this stretch, they have scored 4 goals while conceding the same number.
Genoa’s Recent Results
Genoa comes into this match on the back of an impressive 3-0 home win against Cagliari. However, their last few encounters in the league have not been as favorable, resulting in 2 draws and 2 losses, with 6 goals scored and 6 conceded in the process.
Probable Line-ups
Parma’s Expected Line-Up
Under coach Carlos Cuesta, Parma is likely to adopt a 4-3-3 formation featuring Edoardo Corvi in goal, with defenders Enrico Delprato, Alessandro Circati, Lautaro Valenti, and Emanuele Valeri. The midfield trio includes Adrián Bernabé, Lamine Keita, and Nahuel Estévez, while Jacob Ondrejka, Mateo Pellegrino, and Gaetano Oristanio are expected to lead the attack.
Genoa’s Expected Line-Up
On the other hand, Daniele De Rossi might opt for a 3-5-2 strategy, starting Nicola Leali in goal. The defensive line will likely consist of Alessandro Marcandalli, Leo Östigard, and Johan Vásquez. The midfield will feature Stefano Sabelli, Morten Frendrup, Ruslan Malinovskyi, Mikael Ellertsson, and Aarón Martín, with Vítor Oliveira and Lorenzo Colombo spearheading the attack.
Despite Parma’s single recent victory, Genoa has managed to secure three wins over the last few encounters, with one match ending in a draw. Their last head-to-head clash in this tournament, dated October 19, ended in a stalemate with a score of 0-0.
Currently, Parma is positioned in 14th place with 22 points (5 Wins, 7 Draws, 8 Losses), whereas Genoa sits in 16th with 19 points (4 Wins, 7 Draws, 9 Losses).
Referee
The match will be officiated by Luca Pairetto.
Upcoming Fixtures
Parma’s Upcoming Matches in Serie A
- Matchday 22: vs Atalanta – January 25, 11:00 AM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 23: vs Juventus – Date and time to be confirmed
Genoa’s Upcoming Matches in Serie A
- Matchday 22: vs Bologna – January 25, 11:00 AM (Argentina time)
- Matchday 23: vs Lazio – Date and time to be confirmed
Kick-off Times by Country
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 08:30 hours
- Colombia and Peru: 06:30 hours
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 05:30 hours
- Venezuela: 07:30 hours