The Milan giants missed out on all trophies last season, and after a 0-5 defeat to PSG in the Champions League final, Simone Inzaghi departed for the Middle East. His replacement, Chivu, has already endured several setbacks, from an early exit at the Club World Cup in the summer to February’s defeats by Bodo/Glimt in the first round of the Champions League playoffs. In the cup, after a draw in the first leg against Como in the semifinals, they managed a hard-fought 3-2 win. Most importantly, after overcoming a slump in March, they have returned to winning ways in Serie A, solidifying their lead. However, they had to settle for a draw against Torino.
The club from “Ennio Tardini” returned to Serie A in 2024 after a couple of years in Serie B. Initially, they collected only 36 points, but that proved enough to secure a safe sixteenth place. In the new season, they nearly repeated that result by spring and then slowed down, failing to win away from home. Only in April did they manage consecutive victories over Udinese and Pisa.
The league leader’s stats reflect their status: with an average of 2.35 goals scored per match and only 0.91 conceded. Under Carlos Cuesta, Parma averages just 0.74 goals scored per round while conceding more—up to 1.18.
Previous Matches: Inter vs Parma
Over the last nine meetings, Inter’s wins and draws have strictly alternated. Notably, Martinez and company claimed a 2-0 away win in January.
The leader will not allow a second slip in a row. Our prediction: a handicap win for Inter of “-1.5 goals” (odds – 1.73).
Inter vs Parma: Key Statistics and Trends
Inter has won four of their last five matches
47% of Inter’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average goals per match is 3.26
Parma has won two matches in a row
41% of Parma’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average goals per match is 1.91
Inter vs Parma: Probable Starting Lineups
Inter’s 1-3-5-2 formation (probable lineup): Sommer – Bastoni, Acerbi, Akanji – Dimarco, Zielinski, Calhanoglu, Barella, Dumfries – Thuram, Esposito
Parma’s 1-3-5-2 formation (probable lineup): Suzuki – Valenti, Troilo, Circati – Valeri, Keita, Nicolussi-Caviglia, Bernabé, Del Prato – Strefezza, Elghezi. Frigan and Cremaschi are sidelined with injuries
