Our prediction for this Serie B match:
Following a 1-0 loss to Samdoria at “Marassi”, Reggiana will be aiming to give fans some cheer when they take on Parma in the Serie B round 38. I Granata are stuck in the middle of the table with little to play for in Friday’s clash and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against Parma. Midfielder Antonio Vergara is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while both Cedric Gondo and Paolo Rozzio are banned for the match.
The Gli Emilliani, on the other hand, have already secured automatic Serie A promotion, meaning that they will be with guards down in Friday’s encounter. As both sides should be happy with one point from the match, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. Defender Botond Balogh is banned for the match, while forward Adrian Benedyzcak remains in the recovery room.
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.