Parma vs Hellas Verona – News and Probable Lineups

On Sunday afternoon, Parma will take on Hellas Verona at the Ennio Tardini in a match that could significantly impact the lower end of the Serie A standings.

As the home team aims to create a gap between themselves and the relegation zone, Verona arrives in Emilia-Romagna with mounting pressure, acutely aware that another loss could jeopardize their chances of staying up.

Match overview

Heading into the weekend, Parma occupies the 14th spot in the Serie A table with 26 points accumulated from 24 matches, which includes six victories, eight draws, and 10 losses.

This total puts them eight points clear of the relegation places—a cushion, although not an assurance of safety.

The team, managed by Carlos Cuesta, gained a boost in confidence with a crucial 1-0 away win against Bologna in their last match, displaying their resilience.

This victory was pivotal for a squad that has grappled with consistency throughout the season but seems to have established more structure in recent weeks.

However, defensively, Parma’s statistics reveal ongoing vulnerabilities, having let in 30 goals while netting only 16—a tally that underscores their challenges in controlling matches, despite some signs of progress under Cuesta’s management.

The team’s home form is a significant worry, with just two wins from 12 matches at the Ennio Tardini, alongside four draws and six defeats.

Their failure to consistently leverage home advantage has hindered their climb into a more secure mid-table position.

In their last five outings across all competitions, Parma has secured one win, two draws, and two losses.

In contrast, Hellas Verona finds themselves in a much more precarious situation, sitting at the bottom of the Serie A standings in 20th place with only 15 points from 24 matches, having managed just two wins all season, along with nine draws and 13 defeats.

The appointment of Paolo Sammarco hasn’t sparked the revival fans were hoping for, as Verona’s latest match ended in a 0-0 stalemate at home against Pisa.

Their away record provides minimal optimism ahead of this game, with just one victory from 12 away league matches, including five draws and six losses.

This season, Verona has conceded 41 goals, one of the poorest defensive records in the league, scoring only 18 in return.

In their last five league outings, they have seen two draws and three defeats, and are currently on a nine-match winless streak, underscoring their crisis.

In the earlier meeting this season, Parma won 2-1 on the road, and the recent head-to-head record is evenly matched, with both clubs claiming two victories each and one draw in their last five encounters.

Team News

Parma will be without Mariano Troilo, who is suspended due to a red card received in the win against Bologna.

Defensive issues are aggravated by injuries to Zion Suzuki (broken hand) and Lautaro Valenti (muscle problem), while Abdoulaye N’Diaye is uncertain because of a muscle issue.

With limited options defensively, young player Dominik Drobnic might receive his first-team chance.

Nahuel Estevez is questionable due to a physical complaint, while Pontus Almqvist and Matija Frigan remain unavailable, with the latter continuing rehabilitation from a long-term cruciate ligament injury.

For Verona, Roberto Gagliardini is sidelined with a muscle injury, and Nicolas Valentini faces a late fitness check.

Antoine Bernede is another doubt with a thigh issue, while Tomas Suslov remains off the pitch with a cruciate ligament injury.

On a positive note for the visitors in terms of attack, Amin Sarr returns from suspension and is anticipated to spearhead the attack alongside Gift Orban.

Parma probable starting XI:

Crows; Del Prato, Drobnic, Circati; Britschgi, Bernabe, Keita, Sorensen, Valeri; Oristanio, Pellegrino

Hellas Verona probable starting XI:

Montipo; Edmundsson, Nelsson, Slotsager; Frese, Bernede, Al-Musrati, Lovric, Niasse; Orban, Sarr

Despite Parma’s lackluster home performances, Verona’s difficulties on the road suggest this could result in a narrow win for the hosts.

With improved defensive organization and a recent uplifting victory behind them, the Crociati may just have sufficient edge to succeed in a tight contest.