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Parma Calcio will host AC Monza at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Sunday in Serie A as both teams look for their first win of the season.
The Crociati have started the season poorly, having suffered two defeats in their first two games of the new campaign.
On the opposing side, AC Monza have also had a poor start to their season and will hope to get their first point(s) of the new campaign.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Parma vs. Monza key stats
- Parma have remained undefeated in their last four meetings against Monza across all competitions.
- Monza have failed to keep a clean sheet in six of their last seven games across all competitions.
- Monza have conceded seven goals in their first two league games of the season.
Parma vs. Monza preview: Both teams looking for their first point
Parma vs. Monza — Tale of the Tape
| Parma | vs | Monza |
|---|---|---|
| 17th | Position | 18th |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Goals For | 3 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 7 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 16th/18th | Home / Away Rank | 10th/19th |
Parma’s difficult start continued on Tuesday as they were knocked out of the Coppa Italia by second-tier Cremonese, losing 2-0.
They suffered back-to-back defeats against Cagliari and Juventus in the first two league games of the season.
The Crusaders have now failed to score in their last three competitive matches, losing all three, and they face the possibility of starting a Serie A campaign with three consecutive defeats.
Home advantage also offers little certainty either, with the hosts having just three home wins in their last 10 Serie A home matches.
However, the Crusaders will take confidence in their head-to-head record against the visitors, as they have stayed unbeaten in their last four meetings.
Monza, meanwhile, received a big boost in midweek by beating Torino 1-0 away from home in the Coppa Italia.
They recovered from their heavy 4-1 defeat against Inter Milan on the opening day of the season and the 3-2 loss last weekend against Udinese.
The clean sheet will have been particularly encouraging after they conceded seven goals across their opening two league matches.
New manager Ivan Juric will hope the cup victory provides his side with some much-needed confidence as they try to avoid losing their first three top-flight games for the first time since 2022/23.
However, Monza’s away record makes another loss a possibility, with the club having two wins in their last eight league matches on the road.
Parma vs. Monza form guide & betting tips
| Parma | vs | Monza |
|---|---|---|
LL |
Form | LL |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 17th | Form Table | 18th |
| 0 | Goals For | 3 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 7 |
LWLLL |
Form (All Comps) | DWLLW |
Whispers predicts: Parma 1-1 Monza
Parma enter this fixture as slight favourites due to their home advantage, but we expect a tight game. Based on their previous head-to-head record, we predict a competitive 1-1 draw.
I Crociati have maintained a solid record at the Stadio Ennio Tardini against Monza and have not lost to them on their own turf since the 1979-80 season.
Bookmakers have priced Parma at 29/20 (2.45) to secure a victory, while a draw is offered at odds of 21/10 (3.10), which will likely be the outcome of the match.
An away victory for Monza is currently available at 21/10 (3.10), which makes them the underdogs, but they do have a chance of getting a result.
For under 2.5 goals, it is priced at 8/13 (1.61), while both teams to score (yes) is available at 19/20 (1.95), and a first-half draw is offered at 1/1 (2.00).
> Full-time draw at 21/10 (3.10) | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score at 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 2.5 goals at 8/13 (1.61) | Likelihood: Possible
> First-half draw at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable