Parma take on the visitors AC Milan in the round 11 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Saturday, November 8th at Stadio Ennio Tardini (Parma).
Parma are once again fighting for survival. The “Crusaders” were once a major force in Italian football. After their bankruptcy and long rebuild, they managed to return and even fight for European qualification at one point, but another ownership change led to a complete collapse, costing them their Serie A status. Despite efforts — including Buffon’s symbolic homecoming — promotion took years to achieve, and only in 2024, under Pecchia, did they finally make it back to the top flight. The return was tough: the coach was dismissed, and the team collected just 36 points, barely surviving in 16th place. This season hasn’t been much easier under the young Carlos Cuesta García, who is experiencing his first campaign as a head coach. His side is still alive in the Coppa Italia but has only managed one league win — against Torino — plus a couple of draws, while relying on weaker teams to stay above the relegation zone. In their latest match, they lost 1-3 to Bologna. Parma continue to show fighting spirit, but their defensive instability and lack of consistency remain major problems. They are capable of moments of quality, yet struggle to maintain intensity throughout a full 90 minutes.
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Milan treated Stefano Pioli rather unfairly despite him leading them to a Scudetto. Their decision to change direction after finishing just behind the brilliant Inter in 2023/2024 proved short-sighted. Paulo Fonseca failed to deliver, and even Sérgio Conceição, after a promising start with a Supercoppa triumph, saw his team collapse across all competitions. Finishing eighth in Serie A and losing the Coppa Italia final to mid-table Bologna cost him his job, leading to a reunion with Massimiliano Allegri. The new-old coach started with a 1-2 home defeat to Cremonese, but by mid-autumn had guided Milan back to the top of the table. They later stumbled with draws against Pisa and Atalanta, yet recovered strongly by defeating direct rival Roma 1-0. Milan are showing signs of renewed discipline and tactical sharpness under Allegri. Their defensive solidity and patience in tight games could again make them one of the main Scudetto contenders.
Last season, the clubs exchanged home victories, each decided by a single goal. The visitors are clearly stronger and should prove it on the pitch. The bet is on Milan to win away.
Prediction for the match: AC Milan to win.
