Match Preview: Parma vs AC Milan in Serie A Round 2 on August 24 at 4:30 PM. Nowspoort provides analysis of team news, expected lineups, odds, and score predictions.
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Analysis of Parma vs AC Milan Form
AC Milan had a tough start to the season, barely securing a 2-2 home draw against Torino, even trailing 0-2 until the 88th minute. Although AC Milan’s performance has yet to convince demanding fans, the team remains determined. After nearly five years under Stefano Pioli, the Rossoneri are now led by Paulo Fonseca, who previously had a less-than-stellar tenure at Roma.
The 2-2 draw against Torino in the opening round is a bad omen for Milan’s season. Historically, the Rossoneri have never won the Scudetto when failing to win their opener. Their upcoming away match against Parma is likely to be another tough test for Fonseca’s men.
Parma recently returned to Serie A after three consecutive seasons in Serie B. Remarkably, they became Serie B champions in their first season without legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. Under coach Fabio Pecchia, the Emilia-Romagna side has shown significant tactical improvement. Last season, Parma maintained consistent form.
Their 1-1 draw with Fiorentina in the season opener indicates that Parma is not as weak as a typical newly promoted team. However, AC Milan has traditionally dominated Parma in head-to-head encounters. Even without new signing Álvaro Morata due to injury, the visitors are still expected to take all three points.
Latest Team News: Parma vs AC Milan
Parma will be missing four players due to injury: Adrian Benedyczak, Gianluca Di Chiara, Gabriel Charpentier, and Hernani.
AC Milan’s most notable absence is new striker Álvaro Morata. Backup goalkeeper Marco Sportiello (out for 3 months) and wing-back Alessandro Florenzi (out for 6 months) are also long-term absentees.
Expected Lineups: Parma vs AC Milan
Parma (4-2-3-1): Suzuki; Coulibaly, Delprato, Circati, Valeri; Estevez, Bernabe; Man, Sohm, Mihaila; Bonny.
AC Milan (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Calabria, Tomori, Pavlovic, Theo Hernandez; Fofana, Reijnders; Chukwueze, Pulisic, Leao; Okafor.
Odds for Parma vs AC Milan
AC Milan wins the Asian handicap: Parma has lost the Asian handicap in 4 out of their last 5 official matches. Despite AC Milan’s unimpressive form and the need for time to adjust under new coach Paulo Fonseca, the Rossoneri have covered the spread in 4 out of their last 5 away encounters against Parma when favored by a half-goal to three-quarters of a goal. Milan should secure 3 points.
Bet on a goal-fest: 17 out of AC Milan’s last 19 away matches have ended with at least 3 goals. This fixture is often high-scoring, with 9 out of the last 11 encounters between these two teams featuring 3 or more goals, averaging over 4 goals per match.
AC Milan covers the first-half corner handicap: AC Milan has won the first-half corner spread in their last 5 Serie A matches. Parma has lost the first-half corner spread in 4 out of their last 5 official matches with a spread under 1 goal. Milan has covered the first-half corner handicap in 3 of their last 4 meetings with Parma.
Expert Prediction for Parma vs AC Milan
Former player Antonio Cassano shared his thoughts: Facing Fiorentina and AC Milan back-to-back is a tough start for Parma, especially as a newly promoted side. Although AC Milan also faces challenges, they should secure 3 points this time.
Key Stats for Parma vs AC Milan
In 32 Serie A meetings between these teams since the beginning of the 21st century, Parma has only won 4 matches, with half of those coming in the 2013/14 season. AC Milan has won 22 and drawn 6 of the remaining matches.
Nowsport Prediction for Parma vs AC Milan
If unsure about predicting a win-loss outcome, betting on a high-scoring match is a good alternative. From last season onwards, Milan has consistently been among the top Serie A teams in terms of total goals scored and conceded.
Prediction: 2-3
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