Genoa vs Parma: Match Preview and Prediction

Genoa vs Parma: Match Preview and Prediction
Genoa vs Parma: Match Preview and Prediction

January 12, 2025. 1:30 p.m. Genoa. “Luigi Ferraris”
Serie A, Matchday 20

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Barely separated by a point in the Serie A standings, Genoa and Parma will face off for their first victory of 2025 in the opening match on Sunday. The locals are yet to record a home win this season, but they are slightly ahead of their Emilian counterparts in the league table.

Genoa

Since the arrival of Patrick Vieira, Genoa have climbed the table, having suffered just one defeat in their last nine Serie A matches. Before the appointment of the former Crystal Palace coach, the Griffons were conceding goals and were easy prey, but in the last nine games they managed to keep a clean sheet five times. Since the start of November, no other team has gone more games without conceding – both Milan giants have also recorded five clean sheets. Genoa is also just three points away from entering the top ten.

In the previous round, the team was silent against Lecce (0:0) – Morten Thorsby and Andrea Pinamonti both hit the crossbar. After six draws and four defeats at the “Luigi Ferraris”, the Griffons will finally seek to put an end to this drought.

“The last few games have been interesting in terms of cohesion. I see the guys working together. We want to win and we will do everything to get there. We worked well this week,” said Patrick Vieira. The coach also added that his opponent is strong on the counterattack – that’s what he fears the most.

The match against Parma will be the first home match for new Genoa owner Dan Suku. Interestingly, his team will face the biggest Romanian team in Serie A, which has two Romanian legionnaires in its squad.

Parma

Last week, the Gialloblu managed to keep a clean sheet for the second time since their promotion (drawing with Torino 0:0). Valentin Mihaila came close to scoring, but his powerful shot hit the post. After an earlier victory against direct relegation challengers Monza, Fabio Pecchia’s side can now boast a chance of reaching a three-match unbeaten run, for only the second time this season – and the first since four consecutive draws in October. Prior to their trip to Liguria, Parma collected a modest eight points from a possible 27 from away games, and that figure must improve if the team is to move away from the relegation zone.

In the match against Torino, the team adopted a new 4-3-3 pattern. “The tactical aspect is important, but for me the spirit is crucial. What we did on Sunday must happen again tomorrow. Obviously having an extra player in the middle can give us more compactness, and I have to take this into account. The most beautiful thing is the spirit I saw in each of the boys.

Genoa has changed coaches, as well as their attitude and style on the pitch. They also transformed their style of play. During this period, they achieved important things; They want to play, and they know how to play high and aggressive,” noted Fabio Pecchia.

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Genoa vs Parma: Author’s prediction

Vieira called the match against Parma not decisive: “It is not more important than other matches.” Perhaps this is how the French specialist decided to play it safe. This season, Genoa has yet to win at home, and this factor weighs heavily on the players of the Genoa team. Regardless, I would prefer to bet on goals from both sides. After all, Vieira fears Parma’s counterattacks.

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