Parma vs Monza prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 28, 2024
One of the matches of the 18th round of the Italian Championship will take place on Saturday at the "Ennio Tardini" stadium, where Parma will host Monza. Here's a suggested bet on the number of goals in this match with good chances of success.
Match preview
Parma continues to struggle in Serie A. Fabio Pecchia's team suffered a crushing 0-5 defeat against Roma in the previous round, marking their third consecutive loss — an anti-record for the season. This was also the first time Parma lost by such a large margin in the current campaign. The club is currently in 15th place with 15 points. Defense remains the team's Achilles' heel, conceding 33 goals — second only to Verona's 40.
At home, Parma tends to play aggressively, focusing on attack. They rarely leave the field without scoring, failing to find the net in only one of their last 17 home games. However, their open playing style has its drawbacks: Parma hasn't kept a clean sheet in their last 14 home matches.
Monza is also going through a tough time in Serie A. In the previous round, they lost 1-2 at home to Juventus, extending their winless streak to nine matches (three draws and six losses). Despite the setbacks, Monza has consistently scored in their last five games, showing they still possess attacking potential.
The club sits at the bottom of the table with 10 points, five behind the safety zone. Recent changes saw Salvatore Bocchetti replace Alessandro Nesta as head coach, with the challenging task of lifting Monza out of crisis. Notably, Monza failed to score only against Napoli and Atalanta in their last seven away matches.
Probable lineups
- Parma: Suzuki, Del Prato, Hainaut, Balogh, Coulibaly, Keita, Garcia, Man, Sohm, Mihaila, Bonny
- Monza: Turati, Carboni, Mari, Izzo, Chiriopoulos, Alessandro, Pessina, Pereira, Caprari, Mota, Djuric
Match facts and head-to-head history
- The last time these teams met was in Serie B during the 2021/22 season, with both matches ending in draws.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet landed in Monza's last three matches.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet landed in four of Parma's last five matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor Parma, with odds of around 2.38 for their victory. We believe the best bet here is "Both Teams to Score" at 1.65.
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