Juventus aims to continue their strong domestic performance when they face Parma on Sunday evening, seeking to close the points gap with Serie A leaders Inter Milan.
Parma vs Juventus – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 1st February.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma.
Parma team news
Parma is facing several injury challenges as they prepare to meet a strong Juventus side. Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is out with a broken hand and is not expected to return until mid-February, meaning Edoardo Corvi will start in goal. The defense is also impacted, with Lautaro Valenti unavailable due to a muscle injury, and Abdoulaye N’Diaye is doubtful with a similar issue.
Midfielder Matija Frigan is ruled out with a cruciate ligament injury, while Hernani is sidelined with an ankle issue.
Parma relies heavily on Mateo Pellegrino, who has scored six goals this season, making up 43 percent of the team’s total goals. Jacob Ondrejka will partner him in attack as the team looks to capitalize on any weaknesses in Juventus’s defense.
On a brighter note, new midfielders Hans Nicolussi Caviglia and Franco Carboli have recently joined on loan and may play, depending on the strategy.
Juventus team news
Dusan Vlahovic is still recovering from an adductor injury and will not play. Defender Daniele Rugani is also out due to a calf issue, and Arkadiusz Milik is still working on his recovery.
However, there are positives for Juventus, with winger Kenan Yildiz returning to the starting lineup after an impressive performance against Napoli. Yildiz has scored eight league goals this season, surpassing his previous record, and contributed significantly to Juventus’s recent success.
Midfielder Manuel Locatelli is expected to return after being rotated for a European match, and Argentine striker Jonathan David will lead the attack in Vlahovic’s absence.
Form
Parma
Parma had a tough time recently, experiencing a 4-0 loss at home to Atalanta. Before that, they managed a goalless draw against Genoa and also drew 0-0 at Napoli.
Their only recent highlight was a 2-1 win over Lecce, which has not reversed their downward trend. They sit in 15th place in the standings with 23 points.
Juventus
Juventus appears to have found their form under coach Luciano Spalletti, achieving a convincing 3-0 victory against Napoli on January 25.
Juventus controlled the match, limiting Napoli to just one shot on target and creating many opportunities for themselves. Goals from Jonathan David, Kenan Yildiz, and Filip Kostic helped Juventus reach 42 points, just one behind Roma in the league.
Predicted lineups
Parma: Corvi; Delprato, Circati, Troilo; Britschgi, Bernabe, Keita, Sorensen, Valenti; Ondrejka; Pellegrino
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, McKennie, Yildiz; David
How to watch Parma vs Juventus?
Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1 and DAZN.
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