Parma take on the visitors Lecce in the round 23 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Friday, January 31st at Stadio Ennio Tardini (Parma).
Parma are undoubtedly a historically popular and successful club. However, after returning to the top tier following bankruptcy, they once again suffered relegation to Serie B under new ownership. It took them until last season—Fabio Pecchia’s second as head coach—to fight their way back. Learning from past mistakes, Pecchia led Parma to the Serie B title. But earning promotion was just the beginning—the real challenge was staying in Serie A. They started optimistically, drawing with Fiorentina and beating Milan, but their only other early-season win came against Venezia. Later, victories over Lazio and Monza boosted morale, but they still struggled to win consistently, settling for multiple draws, including one against fellow newcomers Venezia. Expectedly, they lost to Milan again but kept it competitive in a narrow 2-3 defeat. Despite their struggles, Parma’s ability to compete with stronger sides suggests they can secure crucial points in the relegation battle.
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Lecce remains predictable. The Giallorossi have long outgrown their reputation as a "yo-yo club," having managed to maintain their Serie A status in recent years. However, their fight for survival remains an annual challenge. Last season, they finished 14th, but their cushion over relegated newcomers Frosinone was just three points. The club also faced mid-season turbulence, as Roberto D’Aversa was dismissed after an altercation with an opposing player, leading to Luca Gotti’s brief stint. Now under Marco Giampaolo, Lecce continues to struggle, losing most of their matches while hovering just above the drop zone. Wins have been scarce, but they remain outside the bottom three for now. The new year started with a goalless draw against Genoa and a crucial away victory over Empoli, but their momentum quickly faded after a 1-4 thrashing by Cagliari. Against Inter, they conceded four again but failed to respond this time. Lecce’s defensive frailties against attacking teams raise concerns about their ability to hold off Parma’s offense.
In the 2021/22 Serie B season, Lecce took four points from a possible six. However, Parma got revenge in the Coppa Italia the following year. Their most recent meeting, in September’s Serie A clash, ended in a 2-2 draw. The hosts look at least as solid as Lecce, if not better. Betting on a Parma win seems like the best option.
Prediction for the match: Parma to win.