Parma vs Inter

Parma host league leaders Inter at the Stadio Ennio Tardini in a Serie A fixture that, on paper, tilts toward the visitors but remains rich in historical intrigue and tactical nuance.

Parma sit 15th in the table with 18 points, hovering just above the relegation zone and in need of results. Their season has been defined by a lack of cutting edge in the final third, particularly at home.

The Gialloblu have won just one of their last seven Serie A matches at the Tardini. They are averaging only 0.78 goals per home league game.

That attacking struggle is further highlighted by the fact that each of Parma’s last five Serie A fixtures has finished with under 2.5 goals. This points to a cautious approach that has prioritised containment over creativity.

While defensive discipline has helped the newly promoted side remain competitive, it has not translated into enough victories.

Recent home form has been worrying, with three defeats in their last six league matches on their own turf.

Against a side of Inter’s quality, Parma are likely to spend long spells without the ball and will need to be extremely efficient if chances do come their way.

A 3-5-1-1 formation with Mateo Pellegrino in attack is expected against Inter.

Inter arrive in Emilia-Romagna in formidable form. Football-wise, they sit top of the table on 39 points.

Chivu’s side has been one of the most consistent teams in Serie A this season. The Nerazzurri have won five consecutive league matches and are unbeaten in 42 of their last 50 Serie A games overall, a remarkable run that underlines their dominance domestically and in title races.

Their recent form remains equally impressive, with five wins in their last six league outings. That balance blends attacking fluency with defensive solidity.

The historical matchup also favours Inter. They are unbeaten in their last seven Serie A meetings with Parma, and although Parma have managed three draws in the last six head-to-head encounters, those stalemates feel less predictive given the current gap in form and quality.

Inter’s ability to control games, particularly against lower-ranked sides, has been a key factor in their title charge, and they will see this fixture as an opportunity to maintain momentum at the top of the table. They will be looking to extend their winning run [WWWWW] when they visit Parma on Wednesday following a 3-1 win over Bologna last time out.

Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram could lead the attack once again.