Parma vs AC Monza Prediction 28.12.2024 | Serie A

• Competition: Italy - Serie A
• Date: Saturday, 28th, December 2024
• Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15.00 CET
• Venue: Stadio Ennio Tardini (Parma)

Hoping to create some distance from the relegation zone, Parma will head to Stadio Ennio Tardini to take on bottom-placed Monza in Saturday's Serie A clash.

Following a three-year spell away from the Italian top division, Parma have reclaimed their spot among the elite as Serie B winners, and it's understandable that maintaining their status in Serie A will be their foremost priority this season. However, the Crusaders are enduring a challenging time in their comeback season, as a rather meager collection of 15 points from 17 league matches has left them in an uncomfortable 15th position, hovering just one point clear of the red danger line.

On the other side of the pitch, Monza's current predicament is far from encouraging, as they struggle to regain the consistency and form that kept them in Italy's top flight over the past two seasons, highlighting that the managerial change and Paladino's departure have failed to spark any positive turnaround. Given that Alessandro Nesta had been without a clear idea to guide his team to success for over two months - collecting just three points in a rotten stretch that saw them fall to the bottom of the table - the management of the Lombardy side decided to replace hime and appoint Salvatore Bocchetti as the new head coach.

Parma vs AC Monza Betting Tips: BTTS

Bearing in mind that both sides are in a tough situation and will push forward in order to earn vitally-important points, we expect an entertaining showdown where the net on both ends is likely to ripple. Parma's offense runs like a well-oiled machine capable of tearing the net for anyone, but their pain point lies in a leaky backline that has allowed 33 goals across 17 league matches (almost twice per game), making them the second-worst defense in the entire Serie A.

Crociati’s defensive frailties have become more pronounced lately, with the team allowing three or more goals in all but one of their last five league games, and this combination of a leaky backline and a potent offense has seen 8 of their last 10 matches conclude in BTTS. Furthermore, Monza's defensive performance also leaves plenty of room for criticism, with the fact that they've only managed to keep an opponent off the scoresheet once in their last 18 matches across all competitions speaking volumes about their porosity at the back. As we can see, defensive inconsistency is felt in both camps, but since it will be a big battle for a three-point haul, we expect the goals to flow freely in both directions.