Parma vs Inter Milan Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Serie A

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• Tournament: Serie A
• Date: Saturday, April 5
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Stadio Ennio Tardini, Italy

Inter Milan will play relegation-threatened Parma in their 31st clash of the 2024/25 Serie A season at Stadio Ennio Tardini. The hosts are considered genuine title contenders and aim to extend their top position in the league standings.

Hosts Parma find themselves sitting 16^th in the Serie A standings and have recorded 26 points after 30 games this season. Cristian Chivu’s side lost only once in their last five games and are hoping to avoid relegation. Ange Yohan Bonny is the leading goalscorer for the hosts with six goals, whereas Dennis Man has tallied four assists this season.

Meanwhile, Inter Milan are sitting comfortably at the top position and are getting closer to their second successive Serie A trophy. They hold a three-point lead in the table and have the best offensive record. Marcus Thuram is leading the Inter Milan roster with 13 goals in the league, whereas Federico Dimarco and Nicolò Barella have been credited with six assists this season.

Parma Team News

The hosts would be without the services of Adrian Benedyczak, Alessandro Circati, Gabriel Charpentier, Yordan Osorio and Valentin Mihaila in this weekend's tie. Brazilian midfielder Hernani will return from suspension, whereas forward Milan Djuric is out with a knee injury.

Inter Milan Team News

As for Inter Milan, the trio of Denzel Dumfries, Piotr Zielinski, and Lautaro Martinez remains sidelined in this weekend's tie. Kristjan Asllani is expected to return from his suspension.

Parma vs Inter Milan Predicted Lineups

Parma Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Suzuki

Defenders: Del Prato, Vogliacco, Valenti, Valeri

Midfielders: Keita, Bernabe, Sohm

Forwards: Man, Bonny, Almqvist

Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Sommer

Defenders: Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni

Midfielders: Zalewski, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco

Forwards: Thuram, Arnautovic

Parma vs Inter Milan Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off 67 times in the past, with Inter Milan winning 29 of those games. Parma has managed only 19 wins between both sides, whereas the remaining 19 games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Parma vs Inter Milan

Ange Yohan Bonny (Parma)

French striker Ange-Yoan Bonny has made a decent start to his 2024/25 campaign for Parma and has found the back of the net six times this season. Once again, he is expected to lead the Emilian side in this weekend's tie.

Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)

Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram is expected to lead the attack in the absence of Lautaro Martinez. The French forward has been more prolific than in the last three seasons and has scored 13 goals in 29 Serie A appearances.

Parma vs Inter Milan Prediction

The hosts are entering this game on the back of a goalless draw with Hellas Verona in the latest game and are looking to pull further away from the relegation zone. This season has been nothing short of a disaster for Parma and are just three points above the drop zone. They have one of the worst defensive records in the Serie A this season.

As for Inter Milan, this season has been nothing short of impressive for the Nerazzurri, who have been impressive on their travels this season. They boast the best offensive record in the Serie A this season. Simone Inzaghi's men are reigning Serie A champions and are unbeaten in their last games across all competitions.

Predicted Score: Parma 0-3 Inter Milan

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