Parma vs Pisa: Will Pisa still have any chance of staying in Serie A?
On Saturday, April 25, we are set for a Matchday 34 clash in the Italian Serie A, with Parma hosting Pisa. The match kicks off at 15:00 CET, and I’m offering a bet on this fixture.
Parma vs Pisa: Match facts and head-to-head
- Parma have won one of their last seven matches.
- Pisa have lost four consecutive games.
- Pisa have conceded at least one goal in nine straight matches.
- Parma are winless in their last three home games.
- Pisa have failed to win any of their last 17 away matches.
- Pisa have the worst defence in Serie A, having conceded 60 goals.
- After 33 matches, Pisa have scored 24 goals — the third-worst attacking record in the league.
- Pisa have lost 43% of their matches this season without scoring.
- Parma beat Pisa 1-0 in the last meeting between the sides.
Parma vs Pisa: Match preview
Parma currently sit in the lower half of the Serie A table and are still mathematically involved in the survival battle. However, the side are in a fairly strong position and look capable of preserving their top-flight status. After 33 rounds, the team have collected 39 points and occupy 14th place. Their cushion over the relegation zone stands at 11 points with five matches remaining, so Parma appear well placed to stay in Italy’s top division. In the previous round, they defeated Udinese 1-0, which has only strengthened their position.
Pisa are in a far more difficult situation and have very slim hopes of retaining their Serie A place. After 33 rounds, the side have collected 18 points and sit bottom of the table. They own the league’s worst defence with 60 goals conceded and the third-worst attack with 23 goals scored. They are currently ten points adrift of 17th place with five matches left to play. That means Pisa likely need to win every remaining game and hope the teams above them continue to drop points. Such a scenario looks highly unlikely, so relegation appears to be looming.
Probable line-ups
- Parma: Suzuki; Circati, Troilo, Ndiaye; Delprato, Bernabe, Nicolussi Caviglia, Keita, Valeri; Strefezza, Pellegrino
- Pisa: Semper; Calabresi, Caracciolo, Canestrelli; Toure, Hojolt, Aebischer, Akinsanmiro, Angori; Tramoni, Moreo
Prediction
Both teams still have motivation, but Parma currently look the stronger and more convincing side, in my view. My pick is Parma to win.
