Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: Luckster
Desperate to make up some ground in the European chase, Lazio will travel to the Estadio Ennio Tardini when they meet Parma on Saturday evening.
Parma
Starting with the hosts, claiming what was a much-welcomed boost earlier in the week as they snatched a 1-0 victory away at Pisa, Parma will be desperate to use that gritty performance as a platform to build on. However, despite eventually dragging themselves over the finish line last season as they clung to their Serie A status, it appears that the Crusaders could be destined for another relegation scrap this time around. Watching their Coppa Italia adventure come to an end last week as they fell to a 2-1 loss away at Bologna, Carlos Cuesta’s side have mustered just a pair of wins from any of their previous 10 appearances across all competitions. Despite landing a stunning 3-1 victory when they welcomed Lazio to the Stadio Ennio Tardini 12 months ago, Parma have recorded just two points from any of their last five Serie A showdowns in Emilia-Romagna.
Parma Team News
Still dealing with a recent finger injury and not featuring since returning from November’s international break, number one goalkeeper Zion Suzuki remains on the sidelines. However, serving a one-match suspension away at Pisa on Monday night, summer recruit Mariano Troilo will return to Cuesta’s squad.
Bagging the winner against Pisa last time out and now registering back-to-back Serie A strikes, Polish international Adrian Benedyczak could play a leading role in attack. Making a permanent switch from Malmo earlier in the year, Norwegian youngster Mathias Lovik should get some more minutes under his belt.
Lazio
As for the visitors, while Lazio might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign with their sights firmly set on booking an immediate European return, Maurizio Sarri’s side have continued to show some real inconsistencies. Eventually forced to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Bologna last weekend, the one-time Chelsea boss has found some increasing pressure on his shoulders. Despite extending on their Coppa Italia adventure earlier in the month as they secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against historic rivals AC Milan, Lazio have recorded just a single win from any of their previous four Serie A appearances. Likewise, failing to record consecutive top-flight wins so far this season, the Eagles have also shown some real struggles on the road. Including a 2-0 loss against Inter Milan on November 9th, Sarri’s side have secured just a sole away win from any of their first seven attempts.
Lazio Team News
Shown a late red card against Bologna last weekend, one-time Real Madrid defender Mario Gila will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, undergoing groin surgery back in September, Sarri’s side will once again be unable to call upon midfield talisman Nicolo Rovella on Saturday evening.
Now in his 11th campaign at the Stadio Olimpico, Patric could be handed a first Serie A start of the season at the back. Despite continued speculation over a potential move away from Rome during the January transfer window, one-time Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi will start in the middle of the park.
Parma vs Lazio Key Factors to Consider
- When Palma last welcomed Lazio to Emilia-Romagna back in December 2024, Saturday’s hosts collected a shock 3-1 victory.
- However, Parma have recorded just two points from any of their last five Serie A showdowns at the Estadio Ennio Tardini.
- Lazio have mustered just a single win from any of their first seven matchups away from the Stadio Olimpico.
- Six of those seven away fixtures have finished with under 2.5 goals.
- In fact, Sarri’s squad have drawn a blank in all of their previous four consecutive away fixtures.
Conclusion
Almost sat in Serie A limbo and coming under some serious scrutiny this season, Lazio will travel to Emilia-Romagna on Saturday evening seeking a much-welcomed boost. However, mustering just a sole win from any of their first seven showdowns away from the Stadio Olimpico, Sarri’s men have also gained a reputation for their issues in the final third. In fact, drawing four consecutive blanks outside of Rome, Lazio have failed to register a single away strike in almost 400 minutes of action.
Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: Luckster
