Our prediction for this Serie B match:
Parma will be aiming to extend their winning run in the Serie B to four games when they face Catanzaro at their Stadio Ennio Tardini on Monday. The Gli Emiliani are leading the chase for the automatic promotion and a win over Catanzaro will see them clinch top position in the standings. Fabio Pecchia has a luxury to field the best possible side against Catanzaro.
The visiting team, on the other hand, were having their ups and downs before the international break, with the team beating Cosenza, losing to Reggiana, while sharing the spoils with Brescia. Catanzaro are eager to book their spot in the playoffs, but seeing that Parma are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we do not believe that the visitors are capable of grabbing something from Monday’s clash. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team.
Highlighted Team (Parma):
Founded in 1913, Parma is considered one of the most famous Italian clubs. The Gialloblu play home games in white shirts with a dark blue cross and dark blue shorts. Speaking of their away colours, Parma footballers wear yellow-blue kits on the travels. Parma have yet to win the Serie A trophy, but they did well to lift the UEFA Cup trophy on two occasions (1994/1995, 1998/1999).
To make things even better for Parma fans, the Gialloblu won the European Cup Winners’ Cup in the 1992/1993 season, with the team beating Royal Antwerp in the title game 3-1. A number of top-class footballers played for Parma in the past: Hernan Crespo, Roberto Mancini, Juan Veron, Roberto Mancini, Dino Baggio, Fabio Cannavaro and Gianluigi Buffon.
The Gialloblu welcome their rivals at Stadio Ennio Tardini, which was opened in 1923. The venue can hold up to 27,906 spectators. Bologna are considered Parma’s biggest rivals and there have always been fireworks in matches between the two sides.