The 2024-25 edition of Serie A is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Parma lock horns with Marco Baroni's Lazio side in an important clash at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Sunday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Parma vs Lazio Preview
Parma are in 14th place in the Serie A standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The home side slumped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Atalanta last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Lazio, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The Biancocelesti were held to a 0-0 stalemate by Ludogorets in the UEFA Europa League in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
Parma vs Lazio Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Parma have lost each of their last nine matches against Lazio in Serie A and have conceded a total of 21 goals in these matches, scoring a paltry four goals in the process.
- Lazio have won each of their last nine matches against Parma in Serie A in a run dating back to 2014 - they have secured a longer such run only against Udinese in the history of the top flight.
- Lazio have won each of their last four matches away from home against Parma in Serie A - only one victory fewer than they had achieved in the 23 such games preceding this run.
- Lazio have won their last five matches in Serie A and have scored 14 goals in these games.
Parma vs Lazio Prediction
Lazio are in the midst of an impressive purple patch and will be intent on making the most of their form. Valentin Castellanos has been a good presence in the final third for the Biancocelesti and will look to add to his goal tally in this fixture.
Parma have shown glimpses of their ability in Serie A but have a poor record in this fixture. Lazio are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Parma 1-2 Lazio
Parma vs Lazio Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Lazio to win
Tip 2 - Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3 - Parma to score first - Yes