Parma vs Lecce: betting odds 31 Jan 2025
Parma — Lecce betting tips 31 Jan 2025
The next Serie A round kicks off with a high-stakes relegation battle between Parma and Lecce, two sides desperately fighting for survival. Parma hold a slight advantage due to goal difference, as both teams are level on points.
Despite a four-match winless run, Parma have been holding their own in their first season back in the top flight. They are one of the most attacking sides in the bottom half of the table, scoring 28 goals in 22 matches—the best tally among teams in the lower half. Even in their 2:3 defeat at the San Siro against AS Milan, Parma came agonisingly close to securing a second victory over the Milan side this season (1.77 xG and 12 shots in 90 minutes).
After a humiliating 0:4 defeat to Inter Milan, Lecce have dropped back into the relegation zone. Their defensive struggles have been exposed in back-to-back thrashings against Cagliari (1:4) and Inter Milan, conceding a combined 4.87 xGA in those matches. Adding to their woes, defensive leader Patrick Dorgu is set to join Manchester United and will not be available for this match. Lecce have been particularly poor away from home, collecting just seven points in 11 away games—only Venezia (four) have a worse record.
The first meeting this season saw a dramatic 2:2 draw, featuring two red cards and four goals. However, on home soil, Parma will have the upper hand in attack, especially against a vulnerable Lecce defence.