Juventus vs Parma – News and Probable Lineups

After achieving a full set of points on the opening matchday, Juventus is set to host their first home fixture of the new Serie A season against Parma on Saturday.

While Juventus celebrated a successful start last week, the Gialloblu were left without a point.

Match overview

Following a damaging collapse at the conclusion of the previous season, Juventus entered their 2026-27 campaign with something to prove, beginning with a match against newly promoted Frosinone.

Luciano Spalletti’s squad, who fell short of a top-four finish in May, ultimately secured a win at Stadio Stirpe, although they faced a late challenge when the opposition hit the crossbar.

The victory was deserved after a commanding performance, with Juventus controlling possession and producing 19 shots, though only Bremer’s header in the first half found the back of the net.

However, the celebrations were overshadowed by the news that star player Kenan Yildiz could be sidelined for up to three months due to injury.

Spalletti must not dwell on this misfortune, as Juventus aims to secure victories in both of their first two Serie A matches for a third season in succession.

Having lost just two home games last season – during which they also completed a league double over Parma – the fans of the Bianconeri are expecting nothing short of a win.

One of Serie A’s most formidable defenders, Bremer scored twice when Juventus defeated Parma 4-1 in their last encounter, following a 2-0 victory in Turin a few months prior.

Historically, the Gialloblu find themselves as heavy underdogs once again, having managed to win only their first away fixture once in the last 21 top-flight seasons – including three defeats to Juventus.

Rookie head coach Carlos Cuesta had a promising start to his tenure in Emilia-Romagna last year, but a recent player exodus has impacted his preparations for last week’s league opener against Cagliari.

Star forward Mateo Pellegrino had already moved to Fiorentina, while goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and key defender Alessandro Circati have also departed, and Parma registered just two shots on target in their match at Stadio Tardini.

Having lost at home to a probable relegation rival, Cuesta’s side now faces a challenging match in Turin, before continuing their Coppa Italia journey with a second-round tie next Tuesday.

Team News

Following a successful loan last season, Jeremie Boga is likely to replace Yildiz in the attacking lineup for Juventus, while new signing Kerim Alajbegovic is also in contention.

Juventus has experienced significant changes in their goalkeeping department; former first-choice Michele Di Gregorio has transferred to Bournemouth, and backup Mattia Perin is heading to Palermo; meanwhile, Kamil Grabara has recently joined from Wolfsburg.

The latter briefly took the place of Guglielmo Vicario against Frosinone – presumably due to cramp – but the Tottenham Hotspur loanee is expected to start on Saturday.

While Federico Gatti and summer signing Jeff Ekhator are still doubts for the home side, Parma’s former Juventus midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia has undergone surgery for a groin injury.

Otherwise, Cuesta may have a fully fit squad, giving him several attacking options to choose from.

El-Bilal Toure made his first league start for the Gialloblu last weekend, but Mattia Frigan, David Romero, and Nesta Elphege will all be hoping to earn the selection instead.

Swiss full back Sascha Britschgi returns from a suspension, although he might have to settle for a place on the bench.

Juventus probable starting XI:

Vicar; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Luiz; Conceicao, McKennie, Boga; Kolo Muani

Parma probable starting XI:

Crows; Delprato, Troilo, Valenti, Valeri; Ordonez, Keita, Bernabe; Almqvist, Toure, Lontani

Despite being wasteful last week, Juventus managed to secure all three points, and with some improved finishing, they should handle Parma with ease.

The Gialloblu have seen key players poached by larger clubs, and they currently lack a formidable threat in the attacking third.