As the Serie A season progresses, an exciting match is set to take place this Friday when Parma welcomes Lecce to the Stadio Ennio Tardini. Both teams find themselves in a tight spot, each having accumulated 20 points from their 22 games played, yet Parma holds a slight edge, sitting in 16th place, just two points clear of Lecce.
Current Form
Parma’s recent performances have been disappointing, as they have yet to secure a win in 2025. The team has faced two losses in their last four encounters, the most recent being a narrow 3-2 defeat against AC Milan. In that match, Matteo Cancellieri opened the scoring, and Enrico Del Prato also found the net, but late-game heroics from Milan dashed Parma’s hopes.
Lecce’s situation is somewhat similar; they started the year on a positive note with two unbeaten matches but have since suffered back-to-back defeats, including a heavy 4-0 loss to Inter Milan, leaving them struggling to find the back of the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
- Parma and Lecce have faced off 49 times in various competitions, with Parma leading the series 23-11.
- Parma has remained unbeaten against Lecce in their last three encounters, including a 2-2 draw in their previous match-up earlier this season.
- At home, Parma has lost just one of their last four Serie A games, winning two of those matches.
- Lecce has only managed to secure one victory against Parma in their last 23 Serie A clashes, with that win occurring away in 2011.
- This season, Lecce holds the unfortunate distinction of having the worst defensive record in Serie A, having conceded 40 goals in 22 matches, just one more than Parma.
Injury and Suspension Updates
For Parma, the absence of Enrico Del Prato due to suspension will be felt, as he has been a key player for them. Additionally, Dennis Man is sidelined with an injury, and Botond Balogh is not yet ready to return. Long-term absentees Mateusz Kowalski and Alessandro Circati will also miss the match.
Lecce’s injury list includes Joan González, Filip Marchwinski, Lameck Banda, Kialonda Gaspar, and Medon Berisha, who will all be unavailable. Patrick Dorgu is a doubt as he nears a potential transfer to Manchester United. On a positive note, Ante Rebić returns from suspension and could provide a much-needed boost for Lecce’s attacking options.
Match Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, it appears that Parma might benefit from their home advantage. Despite their struggles, they have the potential to secure a narrow victory against Lecce, who have been unable to find consistent form.
Score Prediction: Parma 2 – 1 Lecce
Betting Insights
- Tip 1: Result – Parma to win
- Tip 2: Goals – Over 2.5 goals
- Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half – Yes
- Tip 4: Both teams to score – Yes
