Parma and Fiorentina meet at Stadio Ennio Tardini, in a match for the 7th round of Serie A. The record of direct confrontations in the last 3 years is favorable to the home team, which in the last 5 games won 2, tied 2 and lost 1. The last direct confrontation between these two teams, on 05-07-2020, ended with the victory of Fiorentina by (1-2). Fiorentina present considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor, so in this match the home factor may be decisive.
Parma :
After 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses, the home team is currently in 16th position, with 5 points won. In their last match, they tied in an away match with Internazionale by (2‑2), after having drawn (2‑2) at home in the previous match, against Spezia. This is a team that presents similar results at home and away, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses in his stadium. In their last 10 home games Parma has recorded 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. Their defense has not been very solid, since they have suffered goals in 5 of the last 6 matches, but their offense has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 5 of the last 6 matches for this competition.
Parma comes to this game after a 2×2 draw in the visit to the Inter Milan stadium, thus adding the third consecutive game without losing in this competition: the team’s two goals were scored by Gervinho. In this match in his stadium, coach Fabio Liverani must maintain the 3-5-2, with Gervinho and Andreas Cornelius being the forwards of the local team: the first athlete mentioned is one of the best scorers for Reims, with 2 goals scored. It is important to remember that the local club presents several difficulties in the most defensive sector, since it has suffered 4 goals in 3 games. For this game the coach cannot count on Simone Colombi, Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, Vincent Laurini and Valentin Mihaila, all with physical problems.
Fiorentina :
After 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, the visiting team is currently in 11th position, with 7 points won. In their last match, they lost away to Roma by (2‑0), after having won at home in the previous match, in a match against Udinese, by (3‑2). This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has registered 5 victories, 4 draws and 6 losses as a visitor, with 24 goals scored and 22 suffered; against 8 victories, 4 draws and 3 defeats in his stadium, with 33 goals scored and 15 suffered. In their last 10 away matches, Fiorentina has recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 5 of the last 6 matches, so it has not presented great defensive strength, but its attack has scored regularly, since it has scored goals in 5 of the last 6 matches for this competition.
Fiorentina come to this match after a 2×0 defeat in the visit to the Roma stadium, ending two straight games without losing in this Serie A. Most likely, coach Giuseppe Iachini will keep the team 3-5- 2, favoring the defensive organization and counterattacks on the flanks. Midfielder Gaetano Castrovilli is Fiorentina’s top scorer, with four goals scored. For this game the coach cannot count on Lucas Martínez Quarta, suspended, as well as Pezzella and Borja Valero, players who are recovering from injury.
PREDICTION: Fiorentina to win @ 2,08
