The Matchday 1 Serie A fixture between Juventus and Parma will take place on August 24 at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Juventus vs. Parma: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Juventus
Last season, the team finished fourth, accumulating 70 points and edging out Roma, who finished fifth, by just one point. As a result, Juventus failed to secure a spot higher than third in Serie A for the fifth consecutive season. Notably, the club suffered only one defeat at home last season, the best home record in Serie A. During the summer, Juventus participated in the Club World Cup, where they were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Real Madrid (0-1). They also played four friendly matches (3 wins, 1 draw).
In the off-season, defender Joao Mario and forward Jonathan David joined the squad. Meanwhile, defender Alberto Costa, midfielder Douglas Luiz, and forward Timothy Weah left the team. Additionally, forward Samuel Mbangula was loaned out.
- The club has won 8 of their last 9 home matches in Serie A.
- The team has scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home league matches.
- Juventus have kept clean sheets in 5 of their last 7 home Serie A games.
Predicted lineup for Juventus (3-4-3)
Michele Di Gregorio – Pierre Kalulu, Bremer, Federico Gatti – Joao Mario, Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram, Andrea Cambiaso – Francisco Conceicao, Jonathan David, Kenan Yildiz.
Defender Juan Cabal is injured.
Parma
Last season, the club finished 16th with 36 points. As a result, Parma retained their Serie A status and will compete in Italy's top division for the fifth time in 11 years. The team managed to avoid relegation despite a weak finish: just two wins in their last 12 matches (7 draws, 3 losses). Additionally, the club conceded 58 goals last season, a tally exceeded by only three other teams. In the off-season, Parma played five friendly matches, suffering just one defeat (2 wins, 2 draws).
During the summer transfer window, the club acquired defenders Mariano Troilo and Abdoulaye Ndiaye, midfielders Christian Ordonez and Oliver Sorensen, and forward Matija Frigan. Meanwhile, defender Giovanni Leoni, midfielder Simon Zom, and forwards Dennis Man, Valentin Mihaila, and Ange-Yoan Bonny departed the team. Furthermore, Carlos Cuesta has been appointed as Parma's new head coach.
- The club has not won in 12 of their last 13 away Serie A matches (5 draws, 7 losses).
- The team conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 6 of their last 8 away league matches.
- Parma has not scored in the second half in 7 of their last 8 away Serie A games.
Predicted lineup for Parma (3-5-2)
Zion Suzuki – Alessandro Circati, Lautaro Valenti, Enrico Del Prato – Matias Levic, Mandela Keita, Adrian Bernabe, Christian Ordonez, Emanuele Valeri – Mateo Pellegrino, Pontus Almqvist.
Forward Matija Frigan is out with a serious injury. Defender Botond Balogh is suspended.
Referee
Matteo Marchenaro (Italy)
Matches – 8 (Serie A, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 40;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 38%.
Juventus vs. Parma: Match Prediction
Juventus feels confident at home and often achieves the desired results. In their last nine home Serie A matches, Juventus failed to win only once, defeating opponents such as Inter and Milan during this period. Furthermore, the club is very reliable in defense, having kept six clean sheets in this stretch. However, the team cannot boast high scoring: throughout last season in Serie A, Juventus only twice surpassed the two-goal mark in home matches.
Parma often struggles on the road: in 12 of their last 13 away league matches, the club did not win (5 draws, 7 losses). Additionally, in 6 of their last 8 away Serie A matches, the team has not scored more than one goal. At the same time, Parma does not concede too many goals, with no more than two goals allowed in their last eight away league matches.
I expect a Juventus victory in this match, but I do not anticipate a high-scoring affair. My prediction: Juventus to win and Total under 4.5 goals
