Match Preview
A crucial Serie A relegation battle is on the cards as Hellas Verona hosts Parma Calcio 1913. Both teams find themselves struggling at the wrong end of the table early in the season, making this a classic six-pointer where avoiding defeat will be the primary objective. Verona are still searching for their first win of the campaign, while Parma have managed just one victory. Expect a tense and cautious affair, as neither side can afford to lose ground to a direct rival.
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Current League Standings
The league table highlights the struggles of both clubs after 11 matches played. This match is a direct confrontation between 19th and 17th place.
- Hellas Verona FC: Currently sitting in 19th position with just 6 points. Their record is alarming, with 0 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses. Most notably, they have only scored 6 goals all season, while conceding 16.
- Parma Calcio 1913: They are precariously placed in 17th, just outside the drop zone, with 8 points. Their form is only marginally better, with 1 win, 5 draws, and 5 losses. Their attack has also struggled, finding the net just 7 times and conceding 14.
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 24 |
| 2 | AS Roma | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
| 3 | AC Milan | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 22 |
| 4 | SSC Napoli | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 22 |
| 5 | Bologna FC 1909 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 21 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 19 |
| 7 | Como 1907 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 18 |
| 8 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 16 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 15 |
| 11 | US Cremonese | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 14 |
| 12 | Torino FC | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | -6 | 14 |
| 13 | Atalanta BC | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 13 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 10 |
| 15 | US Lecce | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -6 | 10 |
| 16 | AC Pisa 1909 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | -6 | 9 |
| 17 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 8 |
| 18 | Genoa CFC | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -8 | 7 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | -10 | 6 |
| 20 | ACF Fiorentina | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | -9 | 5 |
Head-to-Head Analysis
Historically, matches between these two sides have seen a fair number of goals, with an average of over 3 goals per game across their last 15 encounters. However, the current form of both teams paints a starkly different picture. Verona and Parma possess two of the weakest attacks in Serie A this season. Their inability to create and convert chances is the primary reason for their lowly league positions. While history suggests goals, the immediate, pressing reality of a relegation scrap and a severe lack of offensive firepower points towards a much tighter contest this time around.
Our Prediction
This match has all the makings of a low-scoring, cagey encounter. Hellas Verona, despite being at home, are winless and have the second-worst attack in the league. Parma are not much better offensively and will likely adopt a cautious approach to avoid defeat on the road against a relegation rival. Both teams have shown a tendency to draw games, and their severe lack of goals suggests that clear-cut chances will be few and far between. Therefore, our betting tip focuses on the lack of goals expected in this bottom-of-the-table clash.
Prediction:
Under 2.5 Goals
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