Juventus take on the visitors Parma in the round 1 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Sunday, August 24th at Allianz Stadium (Turin).
Juventus not so long ago dominated Italian football almost unchallenged. But then they suddenly lost ground, and the season before last was relatively solid when Allegri won the cup and guided his team to third place in Serie A… only to be sacked amid scandal! After that, last summer, the squad was refreshed significantly, with heavy spending on newcomers and no hesitation in parting ways with recent leaders. Yet the new coach, Thiago Motta, did not last even a year and was dismissed in disgrace in early spring. Igor Tudor at least managed to secure the most important achievement: a 4th-place finish that earned a Champions League spot, edging Roma by a single point. However, Juventus disappointed at the Club World Cup, and this summer they worked more modestly in the transfer market, bringing in João Mário from Porto and signing Jonathan David as a free agent. The Bianconeri are still searching for stability and consistency, having won just one of their last five pre-season matches, which raised concerns among their fans. Despite this, their defensive record remains one of the strongest in Italy, something they hope to build upon going forward.
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Parma will be trying to prove themselves. The Crusaders in recent years endured bankruptcy, a subsequent climb back into Serie A, and then another fall into the second division. They remained stuck there for quite some time, and even the return of Buffon didn’t help much — they simply couldn’t regain their place in the top flight. Only last year did they finally manage to fight their way back. In Serie A, however, life was not easy for the promoted side. Still, after replacing Pecchia with Cristian Chivu late in the winter, Parma not only survived but finished in 16th with 36 points, comfortably clear of relegation. This summer, the club appointed Carlos Cuesta, a 30-year-old Spaniard with his first head coaching role after assisting Mikel Arteta in England. At the same time, they sold players like Bonny, Zomah, Man, and Leoni — and that’s not even the full list! New arrivals include Ordoñez, Ndiaye, and Sorensen, although the squad looks thinner overall compared to last season. Parma showed some promise in their Coppa Italia clash with Pescara, where they displayed attacking creativity despite shaky defending. They also impressed in several pre-season games, suggesting they could trouble bigger teams on the counterattack.
Juventus had won four in a row against Parma. But last season, they managed to collect only one point from their two league encounters. Both teams are starting their campaigns, and excitement is guaranteed — the bet is on over 2.5 total goals.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
