In an eagerly anticipated Serie A matchup, Parma will welcome Lecce to the Ennio Tardini Stadium on February 1, 2025. Both teams are in a tight race to avoid relegation, with their points tally closely matched. This clash is pivotal for both sides as they seek to gain momentum in the second half of the season.
Recent Form
Parma’s last outing saw them narrowly lose to AC Milan in a tightly contested match, finishing 2-3. Although they currently sit outside the relegation zone due to goal difference, the pressure is mounting. The home crowd will undoubtedly play a crucial role as Parma aims to capitalize on their familiar surroundings.
Lecce, on the other hand, has had a mixed bag of results. With five victories this season, they recently suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Inter Milan. As they prepare for this away fixture, Lecce will need to overcome the disadvantage of playing in front of a hostile crowd if they hope to secure vital points.
Kick-off Details
- Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
- Time: 01:15 AM IST
- Location: Ennio Tardini, Parma, Italy
Key Players to Watch
Dennis Man (Parma)
The 26-year-old Romanian forward has been a standout performer for Parma, netting four goals and providing three assists in 21 appearances this season. His ability to influence the game in the final third will be crucial for Parma’s attacking strategy against Lecce.
Nikola Krstovic (Lecce)
Lecce will rely heavily on their 24-year-old forward, Nikola Krstovic, who has already scored six goals in the league. His presence in the attack is essential for Lecce as they look to turn their fortunes around in this significant away match.
Match Statistics
- Lecce is currently on a two-match losing streak in Serie A.
- Parma has managed only one win in their last five league encounters.
- Lecce’s last match ended in a 4-0 defeat to Inter Milan, while Parma narrowly lost 2-3 to AC Milan.
Betting Insights
- Parma to win: Odds at 22/19
- Goals under 2.5: Odds at 19/20
- Nikola Krstovic to score: Odds at 13/2
Injury Updates
Parma will be without several key players, including Mateusz Kowalski, Alessandro Circati, and Gabriel Charpentier. Similarly, Lecce will miss Joan Gonzalez, Lameck Banda, and Hamza Rafia due to injuries.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 19
- Parma Wins: 11
- Lecce Wins: 3
- Draws: 5
Predicted Lineups
Parma (4-2-3-1)
- Suzuki (GK)
- Del Prato
- Vogliacco
- Valenti
- Valeri
- Hernani
- Sohm
- Cancellieri
- Man
- Mihaila
- Duric
Lecce (4-3-3)
- Falcone (GK)
- Guilbert
- Baschirotto
- Jean
- Dorgu
- Helgason
- Coulibaly
- Pierret
- Pierotti
- Krstovic
- Morente
Television Broadcast
- India: Galaxy Racer (GXR) World
- UK: TNT Sports 2
- US: fubo TV, Paramount+
- Nigeria: SuperSport, DStv
