Parma vs. Juventus Tips and Odds – 21/05/2025

• Fixture: Parma Calcio 1913 vs Juventus
• Date: Monday, 21 April 2025
• Venue: Stadio Ennio Tardini, Parma, Italy

Match Preview

Parma welcome Juventus to the Stadio Ennio Tardini for a crucial Serie A clash on Monday night. This fixture pits a Parma side fighting to secure top-flight survival against a Juventus team pushing to lock in Champions League qualification. The atmosphere in Parma will be electric, with the home crowd hoping their side can pull off an upset against the Bianconeri.

Parma enter this match on the back of a gritty 0-0 draw away at Fiorentina, a result that typifies their recent resilience but also highlights their struggle to convert draws into wins. Their last five league games have all ended in stalemates, including a 2-2 thriller at home to Inter and draws with Verona, Monza, and Torino. The Crusaders have become tough to beat, but their inability to find the net consistently has left them hovering just above the relegation zone. Injuries have also taken their toll, with key players like Mateusz Kowalski, Gabriel Charpentier, Alessandro Circati, and Adrian Benedyczak sidelined, while Yordan Osorio and Valentin Mihaila remain doubts.

Juventus, meanwhile, have found a new lease of life under Igor Tudor. Their most recent outing was a 2-1 home win over Lecce, with first-half goals from Teun Koopmeiners and Kenan Yildiz securing the points. Juve are unbeaten in their last three league games, including a 1-1 draw at Roma and a 1-0 win over Genoa. They currently sit fourth in the table, firmly in the hunt for a Champions League spot, but with Bologna hot on their heels, every point is vital. However, they have a fresh injury concern: Kenan Yildiz, who scored against Lecce, is a major doubt after picking up a thigh injury in training, while Renato Veiga missed training with flu but is expected to be available.

Tactically, Parma are likely to stick with a cautious 4-3-3, relying on defensive solidity and hoping to exploit Juventus on the counter. Ange-Yoan Bonny, their top scorer, will be the main outlet up front, supported by captain Enrico Del Prato and the reliable Zion Suzuki in goal. Juventus, on the other hand, will look to dominate possession and use their pace on the break, as forecasted by statistical models. Tudor’s men have shown more attacking intent in recent weeks, with Dusan Vlahovic and Teun Koopmeiners central to their offensive play.

Historically, Juventus have dominated this fixture, winning seven of the last ten meetings. Parma have taken just one point from their last five home games against Juve, and the visitors’ superior firepower and depth make them clear favourites. However, with Parma’s defensive discipline and the passionate home support, the Bianconeri will need to be at their best to avoid a slip-up.

Key Players

Parma Calcio 1913

• Ange-Yoan Bonny: The main attacking threat, leading the team in goals.
• Zion Suzuki: The young goalkeeper has been crucial in keeping Parma competitive.
• Enrico Del Prato: Club captain and defensive anchor, vital in both phases.

Juventus

• Dusan Vlahovic: The focal point of Juve’s attack, always a goal threat.
• Teun Koopmeiners: In fine form, contributing goals and creativity from midfield.
• Manuel Locatelli: The captain, orchestrating play from deep.

Prediction

Juventus are favourites for good reason, boasting superior quality and depth even with some injury concerns. Parma’s injury-hit squad and lack of cutting edge up front make it difficult to see them breaking their winless run, though their defensive resilience could frustrate Juve for long spells. Expect Juventus to control possession and eventually find a breakthrough, likely running out 2-0 winners. Parma’s best hope is to keep it tight and snatch something on the counter, but the visitors’ class should tell in the end.

Betting Markets & Odds

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Get ready for a tense and tactical Serie A battle under the lights at the Tardini—will Juventus keep their top-four charge on track, or can Parma spring a surprise?