Parma vs Genoa: who can extend their unbeaten run?
On Sunday, 18 January, we are set for a Matchday 21 clash in Italy’s Serie A, with Parma hosting Genoa at home. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:30 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this encounter.
Parma vs Genoa: match facts and head-to-head
- Parma have lost one of their last five matches.
- Parma are unbeaten in their last two matches: one draw and one win.
- Genoa are unbeaten in three consecutive matches: two draws and one win.
- In their last six matches, Genoa have recorded only one victory.
- Genoa are on a four-match scoring streak.
- Parma have the second-worst attack in Serie A with just 14 goals scored.
- Genoa have kept a clean sheet in only 9% of their matches this season, while Parma have managed this in 13%.
- In 35% of their matches this season, Genoa have scored in both halves.
- Genoa and Parma played out a 0:0 draw in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Parma vs Genoa: match preview
Neither side has stood out for consistency this season, and they currently sit next to each other in the table. For Genoa, this fixture represents a very good opportunity to close the gap on Parma.
Parma are 14th in the standings, having collected 22 points from 20 matches. They are eight points clear of 18th place, which marks the relegation zone. Their aim is to secure a spot in mid-table. A few days ago, Parma held Napoli to a 0:0 draw, and before that they defeated Lecce 2:1.
Genoa are in 15th place with 19 points from 20 matches. Ahead of them is Parma, who have three points more. As a result, Genoa will have the chance to catch up with Parma if they manage to win. The gap to the relegation zone is not comfortable, just five points, so there is no room for complacency. The Grifone thrashed Cagliari 6:0 in their previous match, but prior to that they had gone five games without a win.
Probable line-ups
- Parma: Corvi, Valeri, Circati, Valenti, Del Prato, Sørensen, Bernabé, Keita, Ondrejka, Pellegrino, Oristanio
- Genoa: Leali, Norton-Cuffy, Vásquez, Østigård, Aarón Martín, Marcandalli, Thorsby, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Colombo, Vitinha
Prediction
A clash between two evenly matched sides that promises to be competitive and intriguing. However, I do not expect a high-scoring affair. I am recommending a bet on under 2.5 total goals.
