Parma vs Torino Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups - March 8, 2025
One of the matches of the 28th round of the Italian Championship will be played on Saturday at the "Ennio Tardini" stadium, where the local Parma will host Torino. I suggest betting on goals in this clash with a good chance of winning.
Match Preview
The "Crusaders" recently underwent a coaching change—a decision quite expected as the season's newcomer got stuck in the relegation zone, and the club has a clear objective—to retain their top-flight status at any cost. The new coach, Cristian Chivu, immediately energized the team, and in his very first match as head coach, Parma secured a crucial three points.
Moreover, the victory was not against just anyone but a serious opponent—Bologna, who are fighting for a spot in European competitions. However, it's too early to celebrate. In the very next game, Parma stumbled, narrowly losing to Udinese. Nevertheless, it's worth noting that the team showed an unusual ball control for them (57%), which could indicate the first tactical changes by Chivu.
The "Bulls" have finally emerged from the crisis and are gradually gaining momentum. In the last 10 matches, Torino has lost only once—in a tense shootout with Bologna (2:3). However, securing a spot higher than 11th is still hindered by the abundance of draws—six in the same period.
The Turin side has turned into a pale imitation of Juventus during the first half of the season when "Bianconeri" were also frequently drawing. But Torino approaches the upcoming match on a positive note. The team has caught a winning rhythm, having secured two consecutive triumphs—first overcoming Milan (2:1), and then confidently defeating Monza (2:0).
Probable Lineups
- Parma: Suzuki – Delprato, Volyacco, Balogh, Valeri – Keita, Estevez – Man, Sohm, Cancellieri – Bonny
- Torino: Milinkovic-Savic – Pedersen, Coco, Maripan, Biraghi – Ricci, Casadei – Lazaro, Vlasic, Elmas – Sanabria
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In the first round, the teams played to a 0-0 draw
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet was successful in two out of five matches
- The "Both teams to score" option was successful in two out of five matches
Prediction
We are betting on the visitors in this match. The "Bulls" have hit an excellent stride and have suffered only one defeat in the last two months. With this form, the team is quite capable of handling one of the league's underdogs and taking away important points. Our bet is "Torino to win with a (0) handicap" at odds of 1.90.
